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Wake Up Wednesdays, 7 free outdoor concerts, starts May 20

Wake Up Wednesdays are BACK at Ryan’s Wake Public House with seven free outdoor concerts on the Hudson River starting this Wednesday, May 20 at 5 PM.

2026 LINEUP:

May 20 – The Accents (Capital Region’s hottest party band!)

May 27 – 2000’s Night with The Hey Nows

June 3 – The Troy Music Revue featuring The Family Tree

June 10 – The Revival featuring Alyssa Crosby (hot 80s & 90s country & rock)

June 17 – Yacht Club (pure Yacht Rock vibes)

June 24 – Highway Boys (Zach Bryan Tribute)

July 1 – Legend (Journey Tribute)

If it rains, the party moves inside.

Ryan's Wake is located at 403 River Street, Troy, NY.

u/DuncanCrary — 2 days ago
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THURSDAY 5/21 - Party at the Van Dyck - 237 Union St, SCHDY

yo! Thursday May 21st is a celebration of the Van Dyck Music Club’s final ‘Thirdsday Nite’, as well as a nice round-number bday for yours truly.

VT-based jazz/folk/jamband Satyrdagg are headlining, $5 Seven Points beers will be flowing, and it’s going to be a fun lil shindig.

If you can see this, you’re invited.

u/Bootleg_______ — 2 days ago
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Upcoming Gaming-related events in New York State!

Hello!

Here's some upcoming gaming events happening in New York State that I recommend people check out.

Please comment bellow any gaming-related events you think people should go to and/or if you are going to any of the events listed here.

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Lake George Games Expo Summer Event 2026 - July 26th in Lake George, NY

Date and Time: July 26, 2026 10:00am – 6:00pm Location: Fort William Henry Conference Center
48 Canada Street
Lake George, NY
Ticket Price: $5

Our Summer Event will be the first full sized gaming convention in Lake George. Join us for a day filled with games, presentations, and more! Try the best games from our local developer community and meet other gamers.

There will be 20 game projects to try in the Lake George Exhibitor Hall, and presentations on how to make games running from 12pm onward in the Glens Falls Room.

Cosplay is welcomed. No outside food is allowed in the conference center. Free parking is available in the lot outside the conference center.

Don’t miss out on this exciting new event!

For more info, check out this site: https://lakegeorgegamesexpo.com/services/

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CNY RPG Con - June 12th through the 14th in New Hartford, NY

Dates and Times:

Fri, Jun 12 2026, 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Sat, Jun 13 2026, 8:00am - 11:00pm

Sun, Jun 14 2026, 8:00am - 6:00pm

Location: Burrstone Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
1777 Burrstone Rd,
New Hartford, NY 13413, USA

Ticket Price: $40 for a full admission, $75 for a VIP admission

Central New York's ONLY Annual RPG Convention!

For more info, check out this site: https://tabletop.events/conventions/cny-rpg-con-2026-

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Capital LAN 2026 - July 30th - August 2nd 2026 in Troy, NY

Dates & Times: Thursday, July 30 5PM - Sunday, August 2, 2026 5PM

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Troy

Ticket Price: $50 for the Tabletop Badge, $110 for the Complete Access Badge

Join us for Capital LAN 2026, the ultimate 72-hour gaming experience in the heart of upstate New York! Whether you're into competitive PC gaming, retro arcade classics, tabletop adventures, or just want to hang out with fellow gamers, Capital LAN has something for everyone.

Bring your own computer or console and compete in tournaments with amazing prizes or relax with friends in our tabletop gaming area. With four days of non-stop gaming, VR stations, retro arcade, and more, Capital LAN 2026 is an event you won't want to miss!

For more info, check out my referral link: https://www.capitallan.com/r/grifkuba

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CouncilCon26 - September 11-13 in Schenectady, NY

Dates & Times:

Fri, Sep 11 2026, 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sat, Sep 12 2026, 9:00am - 11:30pm
Sun, Sep 13 2026, 9:00am - 11:30pm

Location: Proctors
432 State St,
Schenectady, NY 12305

Ticket Price: Event submission is open, but general tickets

The Capital Region's premier tabletop gaming convention is back! Held September 11-13 at the historic Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady, New York.

For more info, check out this site: https://www.swa-gaming.org/

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ROC Game Fest - Saturday, September 26th in Rochester, NY

https://www.rocgamefest.com/

Dates & Times:

September 26th. Time TBA.

Location: TBD

Ticket Price: Free

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Constructive feedback is always welcome!

u/grifkuba — 4 days ago
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Emma Willard Student-Run Troy City Walk — This Saturday, May 17 | Free Walking Event Supporting Local Small Businesses

First time posting here. A student I work with has been running a community research project on neighborhood connectedness and small business vitality in Troy — some of you may have seen the survey on r/Troy a few weeks back (it got 80+ responses and 5,000+ views, which was honestly more than either of us expected).

The student is now organized a free event based on that research: the Troy City Walk, this Saturday.

What is it? A self-guided walking tour through 7–9 small businesses in Troy. You start at Paper Moon, grab a checklist, and follow a map from stop to stop. The full route ends at NoFun — about 1.4 miles (2.3 km).

When? Sunday, May 17 | 10 AM – 4 PM. Drop by whenever works for you.

What do you get? Each partnered business is offering something — discounts, merch, or entry into a raffle. Prizes include City Walk merch and a KnKneedoh gift. Complete the full walk for a raffle entry.

Why should Albany folks care? Troy is a 15-minute drive across the river and the downtown has a lot going on that's easy to miss if you don't have a reason to walk it. This is a low-key excuse to spend an afternoon checking out local spots you might not have been to — and every stop is offering something for showing up.

The whole thing is student-run. He's been cold-emailing professors, knocking on doors at local businesses, and putting up posters around town to make it happen. Would mean a lot to get some Capital Region folks out there.

Scan the QR code on the poster for event details and business discounts.

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u/sjiang1214 — 6 days ago
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Capital Roots’ Plant Sale tomorrow at 598 River Street! Heirloom tomatoes galore!

u/YEET_THE_VOTE — 7 days ago
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July 26th - Lake George Games Expo recent news

There's still time to apply to be an exhibitor, vendor, speaker, panelist and volunteer!

Apply at: https://lakegeorgegamesexpo.com/get-involved/
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Announced this week:
- Cinniharpy's Crafts from the Capital District of NY, selling game-themed dice and dice-related accessories
- Troy Story Games, demoing their platformer Messenger Mouse
- Eternal - Tabletop Fighting Game from Long Island, demoing their card game

For tickets, please see https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-george-games-expo-summer-event-2026-tickets-1556553376049

Current ticket prices at $5. They will be $10 at the door.
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Supporting organizations:
Wilson.Art99
Caldwell-Lake George Library
Tech Valley Game Space
Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers
Grifkuba
Double Exposure
Village of Lake George
Town of Lake George
Saratoga Cosplay Events
CNY Game Devs
Cyborg Interactive

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Other social media posts:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18hdeDPxri/

https://bsky.app/profile/lakegeorgegameexpo.com/post/3mlvd6skvfk2h

u/grifkuba — 7 days ago
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Singing in Community, Cohoes, May 16

Do you feel better when you sing in harmony with others? 🎶💖One Heart Singing is a welcoming, non-auditioned song circle where every voice is valued. Join us for simple harmonies, rounds, and songs taught by ear—no experience needed, just a love for music and community. Our monthly gatherings are free, fragrance-free, and open to all in Cohoes and the Capital District.

See comments for details.

#OneHeartSingingCohoes

#CommunityHarmony

#CapitalDistrictSingCircle

u/campfirechoir — 7 days ago
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Bleachers 'everyone for ten minutes' Listening Party at Love Vinyl Records, Schenectady, Saturday, May 16

https://preview.redd.it/hrtnf0khl31h1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=193879d87ae0cb44ce8a5520d76ee6a1e82fc961

It will take a little longer than ten minutes to listen to the new BLEACHERS album, everyone for ten minutes, and everyone can do it early, together at Love Vinyl Records from 5pm on Saturday, May 16 at our EARLY LISTENING PARTY.

FOR ALL ATTENDEES (no purchase required, while supplies last) 11 x 17 posters

FOR FIRST 20 ATTENDEES (no purchase required, while supplies last) 12 x 12 unsigned lithographs

GIVEAWAY PRIZE (must be present to win, drawing at end of the event, no purchase required) Signed lithograph

everyone for ten minutes is out on CD, Vinyl and Cassette May 22

Love Vinyl Records is at 140 Erie Blvd Unit 1C, Schenectady, NY, 12305

https://www.lovevinylrecords.com

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u/AltComics — 8 days ago
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Memorial Day Pickup Baseball - Ridgefield Park

Capital District Smash and Albany Q Baseball are holding a pickup baseball game on Memorial Day.

Everyone and all skill levels are welcome to join us. We'll be playing at Ridgefield Park, starting at noon. Haven't played in a while? No gear? No problem!

We're happy to include you!

u/KJFny — 11 days ago