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
