Sundays, 11am–3pm

The DomiRican Brunch

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar, Schenectady

Wepa! Start your Sunday right with a plate of Puerto Rican and/or Dominican cuisine at Caribe’s weekly brunch. Pair your tres golpes with bottomless mimosas, available in flavors such as mango, passionfruit, and pineapple for just $30. And sports lovers, don’t worry: The big game will be on as you crunch your chicharrón! caribeschenectady.com

Sundays, 6–8pm

Sunday Night Trivia

Bard and Baker Board Game Café, Troy

Fight off the Sunday scaries at Bard and Baker, which hosts trivia every Sunday night. Test your knowledge for a chance to win prizes, but be sure to make a reservation, as tables tend to book up every week. Looking for something, say, sillier? Bard and Baker also hosts clown trivia with Ruthenia & Jubilizzl on the third Tuesday of every month. Clown costumes and makeup are encouraged. bardandbaker.com

Mondays, 4–9pm

Martini Mondays

Chianti Il Ristorante, Saratoga Springs

Start your week right with a $10 martini at Chianti. And we’re not just talking gin and vermouth—choose from a selection of specialty martinis including pepperoncini, blueberry lemon drop, and peach rose. Paired with your choice of Northern Italian fare, your martini is a sure-fire cure for the Monday blues. chiantiristorante.com

Bimonthly on Mondays, 6–7pm

Cold Case Collective

The Spark of Hudson

If you binge true crime podcasts and live in Columbia County, the Cold Case Collective is for you. Hosted at The Spark of Hudson, these bimonthly discussions dive into real, unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens, and feature guided discussions, guest speakers, and collaborative case review. sparkofhudson.org

First Wednesday of the month, 5–8pm

Game Night

MochaLisa’s Caffé & Books, Clifton Park

MochaLisa’s is much more than a café, offering a full slate of programming from writing sessions and trivia nights to local author events and book clubs. On the first Wednesday of every month, customers are invited to bring their own board game or try one of the café’s while they enjoy a panini and a drink—all cocktails, mocktails, and wines are $1 off. mochalisa.com

Third Wednesday of the month, 4:30–6pm

Tea & Book Club

The Whistling Kettle, Schenectady

Books and tea—a match made in heaven...or, rather, Schenectady! Join the bibliophiles of the 518 at The Whistling Kettle for the tea shop’s monthly book club meetup. It costs $20 to attend, but that money is fully credited toward your food or drink purchase. cafe.thewhistlingkettle.com

Wednesdays, 7–10pm

Wicked Open Mic Night

Wicked Eatery, Pub & Entertainment, Clifton Park

Weekdays rule at Wicked, the restaurant and music venue located at Trick Shot Billiard Hall, and Wednesdays are when stars are born. Sign up for open-mic night (open to all ages) at 6:30pm, and take the stage between 7 and 10—professional lights and sound provided! And did we mention Wednesday is 75-cent wing night? wickedeateryentertainment.com

Select Thursdays, 7–9pm

Feud

City Beer Hall, Albany

Name a bar that hosts Feud games on Thursday nights. Survey says? City Beer Hall! Think Family Feud, but with or without your family. Steve Harvey may not be present, but a large selection of beers on tap, craft cans, and cocktails will be. Also worth noting: City Beer Hall’s Burger Mondays, Martini Tuesdays, Wednesday Swing Nite, and bimonthly Focaccia Fridays. thecitybeerhall.com

Thursdays, 6–7pm; Saturdays, 10:30–11:30am

Flow on the Farm

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Saratoga Springs

Pitney Meadows invites you to unplug and slow down with some yoga under their open-air high tunnel, hosted by Renee on Thursday evenings and Brenda on Saturday mornings through October 24. Sign up online (each class is $20) and bring your own mat. All levels are welcome! pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org

Third Thursday of the month, 6–8pm

Chalked Up(state) Queer Climbing

Central Rock Gym, Troy

Grab your gear, or plan to rent, and head over to Central Rock Gym for a meetup of LGBTQIA+ rock climbers. Open to climbers of all abilities and bodies (first-timers welcome!), the monthly get-together is a casual way to make new friends while getting a great workout. climbcrux.org

Fourth Saturday of the month, 7pm

Monthly History Night

Rotterdam Community Center

The Rotterdam Community Center is hopping, with weekly or biweekly Zumba, yoga, ceramics, and quilting programs, but on the fourth Saturday of every month, the Schenectady County Historical Society sets up shop for an evening history buffs won’t want to miss. Expect an engaging seminar exploring Schenectady County’s past, with upcoming topics including The Battle of Wolf Hollow, Vale Cemetery, and the history of Union College. rotterdamcc.org