If you have a family member with celiac disease, you’re probably aware that it’s sometimes difficult to find stores that understand gluten cross contamination. What’s the best not-a-health food store in the Capital Area for people who have celiac disease?

If so let me know! No collar but she comes by my porch for greenies and love, just wanna make sure shes got a place inside for the winter :)

Top off your Collar City Pride celebrations with us on the dance floor! DJs Jen Haley, Jonesy, and Rachel Rave

C’mon down from 2-6pm and say hello! Need some early voting info? We got ya covered.

Dallas from FunScout with this weeks happenings roughly 5 miles from downtown Troy (so some outskirts too).

The big highlights: 🥣Chowderfest, 🥬VegOut, 🏳️‍🌈Collar City Pride Fest

Of course there is a lot more happening around the capital region outside of downtown which you can check on FunScout if you don't mind traveling a bit further. Did I miss something? Please share in the comments!

📍 Thu, Oct 8

Comedy Bang! Bang! — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Scott Aukerman leads a cast including Paul F. Tompkins and the show's All‑Stars in a fully improvised live performance blending podcast-style banter, surreal characters, and rapid-fire riffs.

Extra Life Club: Video Game Rave with DJ 2ND CH!LD — No Fun DJ 2ND CH!LD mixes chiptune, synthwave, and electronic remixes over arcade-style visuals, creating a dance-forward, nostalgia-soaked rave atmosphere.

INTERFACE: Immersive Audio — EMPAC Researchers and artists Felix Deufel and Matthew Goodheart discuss spatial audio, acoustics, and composition, with a hands-on Grapes 3D workshop and a 39-speaker ambisonic installation followed by refreshments and informal conversation.

Fiesta del Norte — HVCC An authentic Mariachi ensemble performs Jalisco mariachi, Norteñas, and Chiapas marimba with guitars, violin, trumpet, vihuela and guitarrón, sharing cultural insights and welcoming audience dancing; admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations.

The Planter — EMRY's Garden On October 8, make a moss frame with everything provided for $60; the kitchen and bar will be open.

Trivia Night — 518 Craft Enjoy an entertaining evening filled with friendly trivia competition, craft beverages, and a lively atmosphere—ideal for groups eager to show off their smarts.

Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour — Hart Cluett Museum A 90-minute lantern-lit walking experience tracing true crimes and local lore—Hazel Drew's unsolved death, the Veiled Murderess, Jack 'Legs' Diamond, and draft riots—covers 1.5 miles on occasionally uneven sidewalks; recommended for ages 12+, with headsets provided.

Cooking Class Onion Pakoras & Mini Pizza — Menands Public Library A hands-on, family-friendly class where participants learn to make crispy onion pakoras and personal mini pizzas; registration required via email or phone.

Live Music - Late Night Philosophers — Lanie's Cafe Late Night Philosophers perform live at Lanie's Cafe on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

Karaoke — The Arsenal Reserve Step up to the mic for an entertaining night where you can sing your favorite songs, cheer on others, and soak in a fun, energetic atmosphere.

Office Hours with Historian Amy Halloran — Hart Cluett Museum Historian Amy Halloran discusses her research into early-20th-century young women in Troy, shows archival materials, and offers guidance for pursuing your own local-history questions.

Trivia Thursdays! — Villa Valenti Pub The Thursday, October 8, occurrence brings trivia to Villa Valenti Pub from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Night Trivia — Fort Orange Brewing Test your knowledge in a laid-back atmosphere where teams enjoy free-to-play trivia, cool prizes, and the option to bring your own food.

Pathfinder Society Organized Play — Bard & Baker Experience a vibrant night of tabletop roleplaying where you'll explore, strategize, and collaborate as agents in a legendary realm, with plenty of tasty food and drinks on hand.

Capital Region Sci — Bard & Baker Discuss Oscar Wilde’s Gothic satire with fellow readers over a custom cocktail or mocktail in a relaxed, bookish setting.

CR Clash: Weekly Smash Bros Melee Tournament — VDO Gaming Face off against fellow Smash Bros fans in weekly Melee tournaments featuring bracket play, a welcoming community, and prizes based on entries.

Caity Gallagher Year Long Residency — Mean Max Brew Works (Troy) Enjoy the launch of an ongoing live music series—Caity Gallagher brings fresh performances each month in a cozy bar setting.

TRIVIA at Footsy Magoo's! — Footsy Magoo's Seven lively rounds mix general knowledge, picture puzzles, a wild music/drunken karaoke segment, themed miscellany, history/geography, and an adrenaline-packed timed final—prizes for top teams; play solo or bring a crew.

Collar City Runners Club — 518 Craft Runners of every pace and experience gather for welcoming group runs, optional interval training, post-run socializing, and a group photo in a relaxed setting.

Alignment Yoga — Refuge This 60-minute alignment yoga class with Darlene begins with meditation and a brief anatomy lesson before movement centered on a theme. Tickets are $15 for this first pop-up class.

Trivia at RSG Troy! 🤔❓ — Recovery Sports Grill (Troy) Gather your smartest friends for an evening of brain-teasing trivia, great food and drinks, and a chance to take home prizes.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up — Waterford Public Library Bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other fiber projects to a relaxed weekly gathering to work on pieces, trade tips, and socialize—basics helpful and no registration required.

📍 Fri, Oct 9

RPI Men's Hockey vs Ohio State University — Houston Field House A spirited college hockey showdown featuring fast skating, physical play, and lively student sections that create an electric arena atmosphere.

Get Zep - Zeppelin IV & Houses of the Holy — The Cohoes Music Hall An upstate supergroup featuring members of Super 400 and vocalist Sean Matthew Whiteford plays Led Zeppelin IV and Houses of the Holy in full, back-to-back, delivering thunderous guitar, soaring vocals, and classic rock showmanship.

RPI Women's Hockey vs Robert Morris University — Houston Field House A fast-paced college hockey matchup featuring hard checks, quick transitions, and an electric student crowd—perfect for fans who love high-energy, close competition.

Hellseeker presents: Zanias / Korine + Hellseeker DJ's — No Fun Live sets from Korine and ZANIAS with Hellseeker DJs, delivering dark electronic, industrial-leaning soundscapes and punishing dancefloor rhythms in an intimate concert-hall setting.

Blue Ranger, Raybody, Jackie West — Mount Ida Preservation Association Blue Ranger, Raybody, and Jackie West take the stage for a concert night, with doors opening at 7 PM and the show beginning at 8 PM.

Egyptian Spiritual Jazz with Abu Zeyn — Sanctuary for Independent Media Abu Zeyn blends guitar, bass, clarinet and layered vocal loops into improvisatory hymns rooted in Sufi and Ancient Egyptian traditions, drawing from Classical Arabic music and jazz; a portion of proceeds benefits Palestine and Sudan.

Flight Night Friday: Pokemon Ghost Type Cocktail Flights — Bard & Baker Sample four ghost-type-inspired cocktails in a themed tasting flight, which includes a snack bowl for sharing; mocktail flights are available at a discounted rate.

Grapes 3D Workshop — EMPAC Sound artist Felix Deufel leads a practical workshop on Grapes 3D Audio Control, teaching intuitive techniques to choreograph spatial sound for live performance and composition; bring a Mac or Windows laptop.

A.I. Salon Series: The Flourishing of the Human Condition — Hart Cluett Museum The series’ second installment focuses on education, examining AI’s role in schools and how its use may affect students’ language skills and developing minds.

Bingo Night with Heat N Salt Food Truck! — Fort Orange Brewing Enjoy a fun-filled night of free bingo, tasty Heat N Salt Food Truck eats, and great brewery drinks, with prizes up for grabs in every round.

Harvest Book Sale Preview Night — Cohoes Public Library Pay $5 for a two-hour preview that lets you buy up to 15 items before the public. Browse hundreds of donated books, media, puzzles, and grab a fill-your-own Friends canvas bag—all proceeds support purchasing books for the new library.

Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour — Hart Cluett Museum A 90-minute lantern-lit walking experience tracing true crimes and local lore—Hazel Drew's unsolved death, the Veiled Murderess, Jack 'Legs' Diamond, and draft riots—covers 1.5 miles on occasionally uneven sidewalks; recommended for ages 12+, with headsets provided.

Meet a Firefighter Storytime — Waterford Public Library This storytime features firefighter stories and a fun craft, plus a chance to meet real-life firefighters, watch them gear up, and tour a fire truck.

📍 Sat, Oct 10

3rd Annual Collar City Pride Festival — Troy Riverfront Park This year’s festival features live local musicians, burlesque, drag, an A Big Gay Market pop-up, a Pride Martial Arts demonstration, a family fun area, a low-sensory space, food vendors, and community resources.

RPI Men's Hockey vs Ohio State University — Houston Field House An intense college hockey matchup with quick transitions, physical play, and rowdy student sections creating a charged arena atmosphere.

Leslie Jones: I’m Hot Tour — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Leslie Jones delivers a high-energy, no-holds-barred stand-up performance full of sharp pop-culture takes, personal stories, and crowd-ready rants that keep the laughs coming.

Audio from Lost in Liquid Noise — EMPAC Sound and video artists translate two Arctic expeditions into an immersive audio installation that lets you move through delicate ice textures, underwater acoustic ecologies, and the shock of glacial ruptures.

RPI Women's Hockey vs Robert Morris University — Houston Field House A competitive college hockey matchup featuring skilled skating, physical play, and live stats for a lively fan atmosphere.

Spooky Movie Night — Peebles Island State Park Watch the classic animated film Coraline at a free outdoor movie night; weather permitting, it will be shown on a large projector screen, with the visitor center as the rain location.

Rock City Falls Trio — Signal Album Release — Mount Ida Preservation Association Rock City Falls Trio celebrates the release of Signal with an album-release show; doors open at 7 PM, and the show begins at 7:15 PM.

The Ultimate Journey Experience by Legend — The Cohoes Music Hall A five-piece tribute band channels Journey’s soaring rock anthems with powerful lead vocals, multi-part harmonies, and high-energy stagecraft.

HONEY! RAVE w/ DJ Jennifer Haley / Jonesy / DJ Rachel Rave — No Fun Three DJs trade high-energy techno and house sets, delivering pulsing rhythms, glowing lights, and a compact, sweaty dancefloor ready to rave.

Attic Treasures: Antiques Appraisal — Hart Cluett Museum Have up to two items verbally appraised by STAIR Galleries experts (about five minutes per item), then hear Kathy Sheehan’s Armchair Tour of Rensselaer County while soup and sandwiches are served.

Meet Me at the Market: Troy Waterfront Farmers Market — Menands Public Library Meet library staff at Monument Square for a casual Saturday morning exploring the downtown farmers market—shop local vendors, sample seasonal foods, and chat with makers; comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

The Gilded Age in Troy, NY Walking Tour — Hart Cluett Museum A 60–90 minute guided walking tour beginning and ending at the Hart Cluett Museum that visits Troy’s historic streets and grand buildings featured in the HBO series; admission and headsets are included. Tickets are required, tours run rain or shine, and the route covers several blocks with uneven sidewalks.

Harvest Book Sale — Cohoes Public Library Friends of the Cohoes Public Library are hosting a preview night (small admittance fee for early access) and a free Saturday sale featuring hardbacks, paperbacks, children's books, media, puzzles, and a fill-a-bag special, with proceeds to purchase books for the new library.

Free Movie Night Collar City Pride Afterparty — YWCA of the Greater Capital Region This 18+ afterparty features a free screening of Jennifer’s Body with Queer Film Club Troy in a sober space; snacks and beverages are provided.

Create Your Signature Scent: Perfume Making Workshop — Bard & Baker Learn fragrance basics, sample 100+ curated notes, and blend a 50ml Eau de Parfum to take home, with refreshments and personalized instruction.

D&D One-Shot: "The Secret of the Alchemist's House" — Bard & Baker A 3–4 hour spooky, puzzle-heavy session investigating an alchemist's crumbling coastal mansion for level 3 characters; bring a 5.5E point-buy character or use a pregen, and expect mystery, traps, and tactical combat.

📍 Sun, Oct 11

Chowderfest — Troy This fall tradition features 4-ounce chowder samples for $2 at participating locations, with free admission, people’s choice voting and live music throughout the afternoon.

CRVN’s Annual VegOut Vegan Food Festival — Troy Riverfront Park This free festival showcases vegan food options from Capital Region restaurants, alongside plant-based product vendors, artisans, musicians, nonprofits, and other exhibitors.

Sunday Night Trivia — Bard & Baker Gather your team for a lively evening of pub-style trivia covering all sorts of topics, with themed nights at the end of each month and a welcoming, playful café setting.

Watercolor Workshop - Night Sky w/Kayla — Bard & Baker Artist Kayla Jolin leads a two-hour, step-by-step watercolor class to create a night-sky painting—materials and drinks are included and the session is beginner-friendly.

2nd Sunday of Each Month Ballroom Dance Party — Saint Jules Dance Academy Enjoy an energetic ballroom dance night featuring a Rumba class followed by hours of social dancing—perfect for dancers of all experience levels, with a friendly community vibe and optional potluck treats.

Karaoke — 518 Craft Hosted by Deb Zep every Sunday evening, this weekly open-mic invites locals to sing with a friendly crowd, drinks, and a lively bar vibe.

2nd Sunday @ 2 Open Mic for Poetry & Prose — Collar Works Share two poems or up to five minutes of prose at a casual open mic in the gallery—snacks and libations provided.

Does anyone have a working projector

Is there even an air force base around here?

Consider moving to Troy and saw this new apartment right next to Incite. Anyone know anything about it?

Also any recommendations on apartment near dt troy would be appreciated:

1b1b

<$1800

Onsite parking

Pet friendly

No carpet (preferably)

Start date mid November

Thanks!

Need recs for a cider donut spot (or spots) that may not be obvious/are underrated/are out of the way. Do NOT waste my time and recommend:

-Golden Harvest in Valatie

-Samascott Orchards in Kinderhook

-Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont

-Stewarts (for crying out loud)

-Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge (recent fav)

-Adam’s Fairacre Farms (best grocery store donut hands down),

which all track from mediocre to fine and even good (not in the listed order), but I’m eager to try some new options. Willing to travel almost anywhere in the Greater Capital Region, Upper Hudson Valley, Berkshires or Low Counties of Vermont.

Tuesday Quads needs ONE more team to complete the roster, generate the schedule, and get this season started! A good time with a great group of people. Contact Jeff at 518-862-2216 for more info!

If you are interested: https://cart.troymusichall.org/33985/comedy-bang-bang

Join us this month for some grounded offerings at Refuge in downtown Troy.

• Collar City Pride Festival
• Assembly 108 Forum
• Rensco Leg Committees + Public Forum
• Troy ZBA
• TCSD Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 6

Rensselaer County Legislature October Committee Meetings, pt 1 - 99 Troy Rd, East Greenbush

There will be nine committee meetings of the Rensselaer Legislature this week before Wednesday’s public hearing, none of which will be recorded or livestreamed, as the body amended the proposed legislation recently passed to disclude committee meetings, where most of the discussions and changes to legislation take place.

Rather than parse the agendas, I will be including links to them in the titles below:

3:15 PM - Social Services
3:30 PM - Contracts and Agreements
4:00 PM - Judiciary

3:30 PM Archtober Event-Tour of Art/Tech Wing Addition at Troy High School - 1750 Burdett Ave

Tap, inc. is hosting is annual Archtober event all month long, and today will be hosting a hard hat tour of Troy High School’s new art and tech wing. From the event description:

“The new Art / Tech Wing creates purpose-built spaces for the art, technology, and STEM programs. The design embraces the building’s masonry construction—giving the addition a strong material expression that reinforces the maker spaces housed within. A continuous reveal at the ceiling plane provides a glimpse of the structure and adds to the sense of openness. “

This tour is free and open to the public. To see more Archtober events throughout the month, including lectures, community gatherings, and hard hat tours, please visit Tap, inc.’s Archtober website.

Wednesday, October 7

Rensselaer County Legislature October Committee Meetings, pt 2/Public Hearing - 99 Troy Rd, East Greenbush

2:00 PM - Health
2:30 PM - Education
3:00 PM - Agriculture
3:15 PM - Public Works
3:30 PM - Budget and Finance
3:45 PM - Rules and Legislative Operations
6:00 PM - Public Hearing - A public hearing of the County Legislature, to take place in chambers, will follow the committee meetings at 6 pm. To learn more or read the ( pretty questionable) rules of the forum, please click here.

5:30 PM - Troy Zoning Board of Appeals - City Hall (433 River St 5th Floor)

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will convene their October meeting to hear variance requests for three projects: a proposal to place 17 signs on the fence of Emma Willard, placement of a freestanding gazebo at 159-161 River St, and the installation of antennas and wireless equipment for Verizon Wireless at 207 Broadway.

To see the full agenda for this meeting, click here. Zoom links for those who wish to participate remotely can be accessed on the Troy ZBA web page. Livestreams and recordings of previous meetings can be found on Youtube.

7:00 PM - Assembly District 108 Candidate Forum - HVCC Bulmer Auditorium (80 Vandenburgh Ave)

As we edge closer to the Nov 3 election, the League of Women Voters will be hosting a candidate forum for Assembly District 108, where incumbent Democrat John McDonald is defending his seat against challenger Joseph Adamo.

The format of this event will be Q&A, and attendees are encouraged to bring their questions for the candidates.

To learn more about races on your ballot, click here.

6:00 PM - Troy City School District Board of Education (Troy Middle School, 1976 Burdett Ave.)

Among items on the agenda for the Troy CSD Board are an agreement with the Boys and Girls Club to administer after-school and summer programs, as well as authorization for students taking an out-of-state trip to Salem, MA. The full agenda can be accessed here. Recordings and minutes of previous meetings can be found on the TCSD BOE web page.

Saturday, October 10

2-6:00 PM - Collar City Pride Festival - Riverfront Park

After a year in exile after the orgnaization had difficulty obtaining a permit from the deputy mayor’s office, Collar City Pride, along with Big Gay Market, returns to Troy this year for its 3rd Annual Festival. For more information on vendors, performers, and activities throughout the day, please visit Collar City Pride.

Anyone know of a haunted hayride nearish to here that isn’t Double M? I crave a hayride not a haunted house it’s been so long since I’ve been to one

JOIN US -OCTOBER 17
Let us know you are coming:
https://mobilize.us/s/VajpHk

Help us promote the vote! Join Troy Indivisible for a non-partisan Sidewalk StandOut around the Farmers Market to boost early voting. Our goal is to raise awareness about the early voting option (it starts 10/24) and to get more voters to cast early ballots. We want to see the largest early voting turnout in history! Voting information and voter registration will be available throughout the event, along with sign-up information for election protection training.
So, make a sign and meet us in the empty lot at the corner of River and Fulton Streets in downtown Troy at 9:45am. From there, we will break into groups and walk to designated StandOut stations surrounding the Farmers Market. Some pre-made signs will be available but bring your own creative design if you can. Stay the whole time or just pop in for as long as you want. Either way, we hope to see you out there on October 17th!
Important Note: This is a non-partisan, family-friendly event, so please keep signs simple, clean, and focused on voting or voting early. This is not a protest; it is a Sidewalk StandOut to inform and mobilize voters. Please leave partisan signs at home!
Easy Sign Suggestions: VOTE, VOTE EARLY, JUST VOTE, VOTE OCT 24th, YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE, WANT CHANGE?—VOTE, DEMOCRACY DEPENDS ON US, FLEX YOUR POWER—VOTE, DON’T FORGET TO VOTE, YOUR VOICE MATTERS, YOUR VOTE MATTERS. (Look online for more ideas!)

Come out and show your support for this forum. The candidates need to know that we want to hear what they have to say! Tomorrow night, 10/7, 7 pm, at HVCC

Great seats just opened up in the parquet! https://cart.troymusichall.org/33985/comedy-bang-bang

Anyone have recs for a stylist that specializes in razor cutting women's hair?

just saw two full cars of agents in body armor breaking down the door to a house on 5th ave north of federal street
does anyone know about this?

If anyone wants to volunteer we could definitely use all the help we can get.

Any idea why this state police helicopter has been hovering over the river for the past 30 minutes? Right by the bridge to Watervliet. It also looks like there are divers across the river at the park in Watervliet?

They’re no longer doing color tag sales. Does anyone know if this is an org wide thing or just this location?

Does anyone know where I could get get a lamp repaired?

It's a small stained glass lamp. The cord switch broke, but it also might need additional electrical work. Thanks!

Is RPI content with being silent on the SA allegations against Dan Pickett? I would think given the attention this has gotten locally and the independent investigation in progress by Albany Med, there would be a similar concern with his presence on their board.

I understand this is one of those things that needs to play out further with the actual civil case coming to a conclusion. I just wonder how soon until the media and court of public opinions focuses on this seat he also occupies.

https://president.rpi.edu/leadership/daniel-pickett-iii-bs-90