Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation

10/14/2026

What an absolutely amazing announcement! 🤩

10/13/2026

We are ready for a really fun week! Check out some of what’s happening this week!

Oct. 13
The 100th season of amazing shows at Proctors kicks off TONIGHT with the opening of BOOP! The Musical. The show runs Oct. 13-18.

Oct. 14
Get ready for Halloween by brushing up on those cupcake decorating skills by making Monster themed cupcakes at Vice & Virtue. It runs 6-8 p.m. and you can purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/bdz7ysuh.

Oct. 15
It’s another week where you can enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful music at Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro. Check out the Arch Stanton Trio from 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 16
Check out a ton of cool artists and their work during Art Night beginning around 5 p.m. throughout Downtown Schenectady. Artist Jen Wojtowicz and her exhibition, Family+Tree+House, will be on display at Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery New York.

It’s opening night of Macbeth for the Schenectady Civic Players Players! The shows dates and tickets can be found at civicplayers.org.

Oct. 17
The Nightmare Market takes over Jay Street and around City Hall from 5-9 p.m. with all things wicked and weird. There will be lots of vendors and various performances!

Jam out when Skeeter Creek takes the Frog Alley Brewing stage at 8:30 p.m.

10/13/2026

Another week of great classes you can take is ahead!

10/12/2026

Our offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow.

But don’t forget you can start making plans today for all the fun places and events you want to attend in Downtown Schenectady this week!

10/11/2026

Mark your calendar for these great events coming up at the Van Dyck Music Club!

10/11/2026

Looking to showcase your singing, story telling or comedic talents? WELL, The Mopco Improv Theatre has an open mic night TONIGHT! Sign ups start at 4:15 p.m.!!

10/10/2026

Looking for live music this Saturday night? We’ve got you covered!

Centre Street Pub will have DJ St@rr at 9 p.m.

Over at Katie O'Byrne's Irish Pub & Restaurant you can catch the 2096 Trio beginning at 8 p.m.

Electric Grinch will have Six-Mile Sundown hitting the stage at 8 p.m.

It’s Five After Five night at Frog Alley Brewing with Gianna Robustiano. There is no cover after 5 p.m. and all draft beers and mixed drink singles are $5 all night long!

10/10/2026

Wishing our friends over at Union College a successful home opener tonight! Make sure to grab a meal Downtown before the game!!

Going to have some fun at 🏠 tomorrow!

Home-opener at M&T Bank Center Saturday at 7 p.m. against Alaska Fairbanks.

See U there!

10/10/2026

This week's Art in Bloom lets your creativity shine by painting records!

The activity will take place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or while supplies last in Jay Square.

Make sure to stop by while checking out the Schenectady Greenmarket and Made Market on Jay Street.

10/09/2026

Grab your friends and enjoy a Friday night in Downtown Schenectady. Have a meal at one of our fantastic restaurants and then enjoy live music!
Frog Alley wraps up its summer concert series tonight with The Revivalists taking the outdoor stage at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at frogalleybrewing.com.

But they will also have Glass Pony inside the main taproom at 4 p.m. and then the 2096 Trio at 10 p.m.

Centre Street Pub will have Slingshot performing at 8 p.m. and then DJ John Jamz on at 11 p.m.