Free Event List for August 5 through August 12 (Partial List)
Aug 5 (Sun)
- Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers performs (Moroccan at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of seating. Food available for purchase. Rain Location: Proctors Theatre
- Schenectady Greenmarket from 10 am to 2 pm around City Hall in Sch’dy – Music, food, vendors
- The Wister Quartet (Classical) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
- Georgie Wonders Band performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 7 pm
- Free performance of Cyrano at the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany at 2 pm. Confetti Stage Production.
Aug 6 (Mon)
- “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” movie. Bites/Camera/Action — 6:30 pm music and games. 7:00 pm short film by YOUTHFX. Feature film at 7:30 pm. Family friendly. Bring lawn chairs. South Pearl St. Albany in front of Times Union Center – Free parking after 5 pm
Aug 7 (Tues)
- Squeeze Play Accordion Band — Outdoor Concert/Rehearsal at Voorheesville Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Tuesdays through Labor Day)
- National Night Out at 6 pm at Tawasentha Park – bring blanket or lawn chair.
- Water Ski Show at Jumpin’ Jacks at 7 pm.
Aug 8 (Wed)
- ESYO Chime ensemble of gifted young musicians perform at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of seating. Food available for purchase. Rain Location: Proctors Theatre
- Skeeter Creek (Country) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
- The Mallett Brothers Band performing at Rockin’ on the River at Riverfront Park in Troy from 5 to 8:30 pm
- Downtown Horns performing at Rock the Block at Canal Square at 72 Remsen Street, Cohoes. 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Bring your own lawn chair.
- For Children – Jim Brudac performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 7 pm
- Les Grand Hurleurs (Folk) Performing at Shepard Park on Canada Street as part of the Lake George Arts Project 7 pm
Aug 9 (Thurs)
- The International Jazz Quintet – Jazz on Jay (Pedestrian-way) from noon to 1:30 pm. Rain location, Robb Alley in Proctors.
- Kitchen Jazz (Cole Porter to Joni Mitchell tunes) – Niskayuna’s Summer Concert Series at 7 pm at Town Hall Gazebo. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs to enjoy these hour long concerts.
- Hair of the Dog (Celtic) Performing at 7:30 pm at Tawasentha Park – bring blanket or lawn chair.
- Georgie Wonders Big Band performing at the Crossings Park (Colonie) from 6-8 pm
- Free performance of Cyrano at the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany at 7:30 pm. Confetti Stage Production.
- Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys performing at Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa from 6-8 pm
Aug 11 (Sat)
- Orleans at 6 pm – Live Waterfront Entertainment at the “Harbor Jam” River’s Casino Outdoor Amphitheater
- Schenectady Symphony Orchestra performs and Evening of Pops at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of stadium seating. Food available for purchase. Rain Location: Proctors Theatre
- Elrod and Mother Judge performing at Riverlink Park in Downtown Amsterdam – rain or shine 6 pm
- Robbie Fulks (recording artist) performing at Riverlink Park in Downtown Amsterdam – rain or shine 7 pm
- Contra Dance Night – at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
Aug 12 (Sun)
- JUMANJI – Free Family Film! At Proctors. Shown at 10:30 am and 1 pm
- Skerryvore, Folk rockers from Scotland perform at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of seating. Food available for purchase. Rain Location: Proctors Theatre
- Brian Patneaude Jazz Quintet (Jazz) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
- Big Sky Country performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 7 pm
- Gazette Kids Days from noon to 3 pm at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam – Crafts, snacks, games and more.
- Maple Museum Free music and more. Celebration of strings… classical music from the 19th Maple Museum and on the Town Green at 2 pm (Schoharie County)
- Music at the Mill with Becca Frame and the Tall Boys. Historical Bunn-Tillapaugh Mill at 6”30 pm (Schoharie County)
- Free performance of Cyrano at the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany at 2 pm. Confetti Stage Production.
Other Re-occurring Events
- Continuing — Every Sunday night until further notice: Free Jazz Series at Van Slykes in the Rivers Casino from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Aug 3 through Aug 18 – “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” at Park Playhouse (Washington Park) in Albany 8 pm on Tuesdays through Saturday
- Aug 21 through Aug 25 – “James and the Giant Peach” at Park Playhouse (Washington Park) in Albany 8 pm on Tuesdays through Saturday
- Through August – Exhibition by Vince Forte Jr. at the Living room Art Gallery (in Historic Saint Agnes Cemetery’s Visitor’s Center in Menands. (8:30 am to 4 pm)
- Through Labor Day – Tuesdays — Squeeze Play Accordion Band — Outdoor Concert/Rehearsal at Voorheesville Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Tuesdays through Labor Day)