Clay Day Open Studio

In this class students will learn the basic techniques of how to create their own original hand built pinch pot, coil pot, slab pot or small sculpture with clay. This course is for all ages and no clay experience is necessary. This is also an opportunity to glaze previously fired projects. This class is instructed by…

Annual Easter Extravaganza

Go shopping for some Easter crafts/food! All vendors will be located indoors around the water fountain / food court and throughout the common areas of the mall. Where: ViaPort Rotterdam 93 W. Campbell Road Schenectady, N.Y 12306 When: April 15 & 16 from 11am-7pm Cost: Free but bring at least $20 to purchase items

Saturday Night Improv Comedy with the Mop & Bucket Co

Act One: A series of two person scenes inspired by the audience. Act Two: A deconstructed montage of improvised responses to a prompt. (A what?) .It’s hard to explain. But it’s funny, and it’s fun. And you should come. Where: The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay Street, Schenectady     15 minute walk from dorms When: Saturday,…

Schenectady Greenmarket

At the Greenmarket, you can purchase fresh, in-season produce grown by local farmers, as well as baked goods, cheeses, meats, and much more! Where: 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, outside around City Hall When: Sundays from 10AM-2PM Cost: Free entry, but bring money ($10 or more) to purchase any items. Restrictions: You MUST wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.

TV Night at the Mopco

Mopco Improv Theatre 10N Jay Street, Schenectady, NY

The Mopco Improv Theatre is proud to present an improvised evening from a completely fictional bygone era of television production! Welcome to the broadcast studio of WOUU, WOW! TV 41, Schenectady! You are welcome to wear your footed jammies, or any other at-home loungewear of your choice. It’s TV like it never was, but shoulda…

Origami Workshop

Join our instructor Rob, who will teach you the step by step basic fundamentals of origami!  Aren’t your favorite gifts homemade? Wouldn’t you love to learn how to make unique gifts for others? All ages are welcome to this class.  All you need is an open mind and be willing to follow some directions. This…

Real Life, The Improv

Mopco Improv Theatre 10N Jay Street, Schenectady, NY

The Mop & Bucket Co. presents their acclaimed format, Real Life, The Improv! The format, first developed by the company in 2014, features volunteer audience members. Unlike real life, Real Life is basically a simple show. A talk-show style interview on one side of the stage is interspersed with improvised reactions by the company. As…

Schenectady Greenmarket

At the Greenmarket, you can purchase fresh, in-season produce grown by local farmers, as well as baked goods, cheeses, meats, and much more! Where: 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, outside around City Hall When: Sundays from 10AM-2PM Cost: Free entry, but bring money ($10 or more) to purchase any items.

Open Art Studio

Several hours during the week our doors are open and participants of all ages are invited to drop by to work independently or on the project-of-the-day, all materials provided. The project varies week to week and gives participants an opportunity to feel inspired about learning a new craft or sharing their own art. The emphasis…

Golden Oldies Spectacular

Proctors Theatre 432 state Street, Schenectady, NY

Saturday, April 30, 2022 An incredible six act GOLDEN OLDIES SPECTACULAR graces the Proctors stage! Headlining the show are The Brooklyn Bridge, highlighted by a tribute to the memory of their incredible lead singer Johnny Maestro who passed ten years ago. Hits include "The Worst That Could Happen," "Blessed is the Rain," "You'll Never Walk…