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🎶⚡ You can go your own way… but we suggest making your way to Downtown Schenectady THIS Thursday! ⚡🎶

And if you joined us for opening week, get ready — this is Week 2 of Electric City SummerFest, and it’s shaping up to be even bigger and more exciting than the first! More music, more energy, more downtown fun… and plenty of Fleetwood Mac magic from The Seven Wonders, an incredible Fleetwood Mac tribute band.

🍔 Come hungry
🍻 Grab a drink
🛍️ Shop local vendors
❤️ Support local charities
🎶 Enjoy FREE live music in the heart of the Electric City

Whether you’re a lifelong Fleetwood Mac fan or just here for the good vibes, this is your sign to stop chain-ing yourself to the couch and spend Thursday downtown.

📍 North Broadway, Downtown Schenectady
🕔 Fun starts at 5pm | 🎸 Band takes the stage at 6:30pm

📸: Mirth Films
🌐: https://www.electriccitysummerfest.com/

💃✨ Can-can into the week because Broadway’s most dazzling spectacle is HERE!

Moulin Rouge The Musical - Broadway is taking over Proctors THIS WEEK! Get ready for dazzling costumes, jaw-dropping sets, over-the-top romance, and a soundtrack packed with pop hits you’ll definitely recognize. The show famously mashes together dozens of songs in wildly unexpected and exciting ways—where else can Broadway, pop anthems, and Parisian drama collide so perfectly?

🎟️ Limited tickets still available! https://secure.proctorscollaborative.org/overview/moulin-rouge-the-musical-2026

Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler and the cast of the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

☀️ JUNE FUN HAS ARRIVED IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY! 🎉

Looking for things to do this month? We’ve got you covered 👇

From the Schenectady Kids Arts Festival and Schenectady Pride to live music, outdoor adventures, family fun, can’t-miss performances, local eats, and so much more — June is packed with reasons to get out and explore!

📬 Our newest Newsletter is here with everything you need to plan your month.

🔗 Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/discoverschenectady/june2026

🚨🍻 Big News, SCHENECTADY… Get Ready to get RUCKED! The Ruck is opening a NEW location in Downtown Schenectady! 🍻🚨

Known for legendary craft beer selections, crave-worthy scratch kitchen favorites, and the kind of neighborhood vibe that keeps people coming back, The Ruck has been a fan favorite since 1998 — and now Downtown Schenectady gets in on the action.

Another exciting addition to our growing downtown dining scene? We’ll cheers to that. 🍔🍺 Get ready for eclectic taps, and incredible food the heart of Schenectady at the former Unbeetable location.

👀 Follow The Ruck² for sneak peeks, updates, and the countdown to opening day!

📸: The Ruck

https://www.news10.com/community/restaurant-rundown/troy-bar-opening-second-location-in-schenectady/

Calling all treasure hunters, bargain lovers, and downtown explorers — Schenectady’s BIGGEST Sidewalk Sale is taking over the Jay Street Marketplace! 🎉

Spend the weekend strolling downtown, shopping local, and scoring limited-time deals from some of your favorite locally owned businesses.

🗓 Saturday, May 30 | 11am–5pm
🗓 Sunday, May 31 | 10am–2pm

Shop deals from:
🛍 Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery New York
🍬 Bittersweet Candy
🎩 Hat Pin Peril
✨ Orion boutique
📚 Open Door Bookstore: celebrating 50 years
🐇 The Rabbit Lounge
☕ Storied Coffee
🌿 Sweet Sprig

🎶 BONUS: On Saturday, DJ3DG will be spinning vintage vinyl right on the street for the ultimate downtown vibe!

The wait is over! The long-awaited 2026 Freedom Park Concert Series schedule has FINALLY been released, just in time to celebrate an incredible milestone: 50 seasons of music in Scotia!

For five decades, Freedom Park Scotia has been the soundtrack to summer — bringing friends, families, and music lovers together along the Mohawk River for unforgettable nights under the stars. 🌅🎸

And what’s a Freedom Park concert without a stop at a local legend? A special shoutout to longtime sponsor, partner, and summer staple Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In, Inc. the perfect spot for dinner, burgers, fries, or ice cream before, during, or after the show! 🍔🍦❤️

Whether it’s your first concert or your 50th, this season is one you won’t want to miss. Grab your lawn chairs, gather your crew, and start planning your summer soundtrack now!

- A new chapter is cooking for Wagon Train BBQ! After 15 incredible years, this local favorite is preparing to move from its longtime home and begin an exciting new journey. ❤️

The good news? They’re not going far! 🚂 Wagon Train BBQ is relocating to 2200 Helderberg Ave in Rotterdam with a bigger space, expanded services, and the same BBQ you know and love.

Before the move, be sure to stop in for one more meal and help celebrate 15 years of memories. Congratulations to Richard and the entire Wagon Train BBQ family on this exciting next chapter — the best is yet to come! 🍖🎉

Get ready to kick off the 2026 Electric City SummerFest with an unforgettable night of music, food, art, and good vibes in Downtown Schenectady! 🌞🎸

The Wheel (Grateful Dead & Beyond) rolls into town THIS Thursday, May 28 for a FREE outdoor concert outside the parking lot at the corner of Broadway & Liberty Street — bringing two sets of legendary jams from 7–10 PM 🎵✨

Come early! Starting at 5:30 PM, enjoy:
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🛍 Craft + artisan vendors
🎨 Family-friendly activities
👕 The Wheel merch available onsite

Who’s ready to dance into summer? 🙌

🇺🇸 Today — and every day — we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we honor those we have lost and recognize the organizations working every day who continue to carry the impact of their service.

The Capital Region Veterans Memorial is more than a place of remembrance — it’s a place of healing and support. Through Legacy Park and ongoing programs, they work tirelessly to honor the memory of our fallen heroes while creating a welcoming space for those who served to connect, reflect, and heal.

As we pause to remember the ultimate sacrifice today, please consider supporting the organizations that stand beside our veterans every day. ❤️🤍💙

Learn more or support their mission: https://capitalregionveteransmemorial.org/