Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

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Paint & Sip: Watercolor Succulent Workshop with Kayla Jolin Art
Apr
28
1:00 PM13:00

Paint & Sip: Watercolor Succulent Workshop with Kayla Jolin Art

Learn the basics of watercolor painting and take home a new skill!

Ticket includes:

1 voucher for a discount of a drink or food item of your choosing

Art materials to use in class

2 hours of step-by-step instruction by watercolor artist Kayla Jolin

Perfect for beginners but open to all skill levels.

Bring a date, come alone or grab your best friends and have a creative Sunday afternoon!!

Leave class with a new skill and and your very own piece of artwork.

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Apr
28
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Pixel to Plate: Cuisineer-inspired 5 Course Dinner
Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00

Pixel to Plate: Cuisineer-inspired 5 Course Dinner

It’s time for a new Pixel to Plate with a brand new game we’ve never featured before!

Please join us at Bard & Baker for Lvl. 1 Chef’s CUISINEER 5 course dinner at Bard & Baker on Monday April 29th at 6:00 PM!

Dinner will begin promptly at 7:00 PM, so we ask that all dinner guests arrive between 6:00 PM & 6:30 PM.

$65.00 per person gets you a ticket to an exclusive 5 course, unique dining experience of Cuisineer themed dishes, created by Executive Chef Bryan Connor, aka Lvl.1 Chef.

Drinks are not included in the ticket price, but we will have our full selection of coffee, tea, beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & a selection of video game cocktail and mocktails available for purchase the night of.

5 COURSE DINNER MENU

POPIAH - contains gluten, egg, soy, sesame, peanuts

LAKSA - contains gluten, egg, soy, shellfish

CURRY PUFF SET - contains gluten, chicken

MEE REBUS - contains gluten, beef, shellfish, soy, egg

ICE KACANG - contains dairy, peanuts

**peanuts can be easily removed for any allergies, as long as you don’t mind them being potentially on your neighbors plate; we are unable to accommodate a severe peanut allergy

**optional adventurous add on: KAYA TOAST SET (contains gluten, dairy, egg) + $9 charge night of

No vegan, vegetarian, dairy free or gluten free options available.

Please reach out directly via email to Chef Bryan at bryan@bardandbaker.com if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, or if you have any questions regarding the courses.

No substitutions will be made the night of the dinner.

There are only 20 seats available, so be sure to reserve your tickets in advance! Tickets can be purchased on our website here only. No sign ups accepted in store or over the phone and no walk ins accepted the night of. This is a pre-registration only one of a kind dining experience!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance! Space is limited so be sure to grab your seats early!

Hope to see you there!! <3

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
May
1
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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D&amp;D Lvl 7 One Shot Adventure: Beneath the Whispering Cairn
May
2
5:30 PM17:30

D&D Lvl 7 One Shot Adventure: Beneath the Whispering Cairn

D&D Lvl 7 One Shot Adventure: Beneath the Whispering Cairn

Date: Thursday, May 2nd

Time: 5:30 - 9:30pm 

Cost: $15

Join DM Alex Timmis and the adventuring party for a Dungeons and Dragons on-shot adventure for level 5 characters! Create your character, grab some dice, and come join the table as you explore an ancient tomb filled with peril!

The scraggly hills around Cloudcroft bristle with ancient tombs thought emptied of their treasures long ago. A daring opportunity to profit could let you leave this muddy smudge on the map behind forever…or will you find some riches are better left lost and buried??

This dungeon crawl adventure is inspired by Erik Mona’s “Whispering Cairn” and will take between 3 and 4 hours to complete depending on player choices. New and veteran players alike are invited to join the table!

Come prepared with a 7th level character of your own imagining equipped with an uncommon magical item using any currently published 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons materials or use one of the pre-generated characters and items provided by DM Alex. You are encouraged to bring along writing supplies.

 Seats are limited so RSVP here to save your spot! Seating begins at 5:30pm to grab food, drink and settle in before the game begins. 


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DM Alex Timmis (he/him) loves telling stories around the table with friends. He has been playing Dungeons and Dragons for eight years and rolling dice behind the DM screen for four of them. While an improv performer and instructor, Alex fell in love with role playing games and helped bring FIASCO! to life onstage at the Mopco Improv Theater in Schenectady. He is currently the Artistic Director of the Electric City Puppets. Role playing games, like improv, give us space to play and explore roles we don’t typically get to play in our day-to-day lives. Alex encourages a playful and respectful table where all players get a chance to add to the narrative and share the spotlight with one another.

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
May
2
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Flight Night Friday
May
3
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-8pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday May 3rd - cosmo flights

Friday May 10th - moscow mule flights

Friday May 17th - sangria flights

Friday May 24th - gin & tonic flights

Friday May 31st - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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Glitch City Va-11 Hall-A Cyberpunk Bar Party
May
3
to May 4

Glitch City Va-11 Hall-A Cyberpunk Bar Party

  • Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Bard & Baker for a one of a kind pop up Glitch City Va-11 Hall-a Cyberpunk Bar Party celebrating the release of 'Karmotrine Dream,' a limited edition cocktail book written by our very own Executive Chef, Bryan Connor!

Produced by our awesome friends at Fangamer, Karmotrine Dream is packed with tons of real life cocktails and mocktails, created by our Executive Chef Bryan Connor, based on the Glitch City ingredients found in the hit video game, Va-11 Hall-a. There's fun commentary throughout the cocktail book including gorgeous photos to accompany each recipe.

We will have copies of the book available for sale night of, along with an wonderful selection of eclectic cocktails that you can try night of ONLY at Bard & Baker.

Come dressed up in your best cyberpunk persona or outfit and vibe with us in our pop up Glitch City bar.

Hope to see you there!

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Star Wars Day Galactic Cantina Pop Up Lounge
May
4
7:00 PM19:00

Star Wars Day Galactic Cantina Pop Up Lounge

Join us at Bard & Baker for our annual Star Wars Day party on Saturday May 4th 7pm-10pm in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

Join us in cosplay or street clothes! Come solo, bring a friend, or the whole rebellion and enjoy our Galactic Cantina Pop Up Lounge on Star Wars Day.

There will be a Sabacc table, themed drinks, board games, awesome music and vibes.

Want to reserve a table in advance? Give our team a call at 518-948-6693, or walk in night of!

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Sunday Night Trivia
May
5
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Pixel to Plate: Cuisineer-inspired 5 Course ENCORE Dinner
May
6
6:00 PM18:00

Pixel to Plate: Cuisineer-inspired 5 Course ENCORE Dinner

It’s time for a new Pixel to Plate with a brand new game we’ve never featured before!

Please join us at Bard & Baker for Lvl. 1 Chef’s CUISINEER 5 course dinner at Bard & Baker on Monday May 6th at 6:00 PM!

Dinner will begin promptly at 7:00 PM, so we ask that all dinner guests arrive between 6:00 PM & 6:30 PM.

$65.00 per person gets you a ticket to an exclusive 5 course, unique dining experience of Cuisineer themed dishes, created by Executive Chef Bryan Connor, aka Lvl.1 Chef.

Drinks are not included in the ticket price, but we will have our full selection of coffee, tea, beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & a selection of video game cocktail and mocktails available for purchase the night of.

5 COURSE DINNER MENU

POPIAH - contains gluten, egg, soy, sesame, peanuts

LAKSA - contains gluten, egg, soy, shellfish

CURRY PUFF SET - contains gluten, chicken

MEE REBUS - contains gluten, beef, shellfish, soy, egg

ICE KACANG - contains dairy, peanuts

**peanuts can be easily removed for any allergies, as long as you don’t mind them being potentially on your neighbors plate; we are unable to accommodate a severe peanut allergy

**optional adventurous add on: KAYA TOAST SET (contains gluten, dairy, egg) + $9 charge night of

No vegan, vegetarian, dairy free or gluten free options available.

Please reach out directly via email to Chef Bryan at bryan@bardandbaker.com if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, or if you have any questions regarding the courses.

No substitutions will be made the night of the dinner.

There are only 20 seats available, so be sure to reserve your tickets in advance! Tickets can be purchased on our website here only. No sign ups accepted in store or over the phone and no walk ins accepted the night of. This is a pre-registration only one of a kind dining experience!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance! Space is limited so be sure to grab your seats early!

Hope to see you there!! <3

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Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
May
7
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
May
8
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
May
9
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Plant &amp; Sip: Mothers Day Arrangements Workshop
May
9
6:30 PM18:30

Plant & Sip: Mothers Day Arrangements Workshop

Join the fun with mom and take home a plant arrangements of your very own at this Plant & Sip event at Bard & Baker. Let your creativity bloom as you sip on drinks and savor delicious food while crafting your terrarium. All supplies, including plants, rectangle wooden planter with liner, and step-by-step guidance are included in the ticket price.

Duration: Classes typically last about 45 minutes to an hour. Please, select "Pick Up" at checkout. Your name will be added to our guest list. There are no physical tickets. At the event, please check in with the instructor. Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance from The Planter’s website.

During The Class: Feel free to order food and drinks!

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Flight Night Friday
May
10
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-8pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday May 3rd - cosmo flights

Friday May 10th - moscow mule flights

Friday May 17th - sangria flights

Friday May 24th - gin & tonic flights

Friday May 31st - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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Drag Queen Bingo
May
10
7:30 PM19:30

Drag Queen Bingo

They're baaaaaaaack! Amazing hosts Typhoid Mary and Noelle Diamond are back at Bard & Baker on Friday May 10th at 7:30pm for another fun round of Drag Bingo!

Play bingo! Win prizes! Support local drag artists!

Grab your tickets in advance online on our website HERE or walk in and pay night of. Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
May
12
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Cosplayers Meetup Night
May
14
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
May
15
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
May
16
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Flight Night Friday
May
17
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-8pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday May 3rd - cosmo flights

Friday May 10th - moscow mule flights

Friday May 17th - sangria flights

Friday May 24th - gin & tonic flights

Friday May 31st - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
May
17
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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518 Queer Book Club Meetup
May
19
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

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Sunday Night Trivia
May
19
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
May
22
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
May
23
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Flight Night Friday
May
24
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-8pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday May 3rd - cosmo flights

Friday May 10th - moscow mule flights

Friday May 17th - sangria flights

Friday May 24th - gin & tonic flights

Friday May 31st - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
May
25
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

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Flowers &amp; Mushrooms: Printmaking Workshop with Opal Hexen
May
26
11:00 AM11:00

Flowers & Mushrooms: Printmaking Workshop with Opal Hexen

Printmaker Opal Hexen is holding another workshop on Linoleum Block carving, hosted by Bard and Baker Cafe. This session we will focus on creating floral patterns, and mushrooms. Carving tools, blocks, ink, and printing supplies provided. Tools and blocks are yours to keep after the class!

Create a one of a kind print of your own, and learn a new skill in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere!

Food and drink service available through Bard and Baker (our hosts) and guests are encouraged to partake.

Bring your own sketch to adapt, or use the first part of class to design your idea.

Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE.

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Sunday Night Trivia
May
26
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
May
29
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
May
30
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Flight Night Friday
May
31
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-8pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday May 3rd - cosmo flights

Friday May 10th - moscow mule flights

Friday May 17th - sangria flights

Friday May 24th - gin & tonic flights

Friday May 31st - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Jun
2
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
Jun
4
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Jun
6
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard &amp; Baker
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00

Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard & Baker

Join us and Andrew of Cromulent Comics on the first Friday of every month at Bard & Baker for Rock Band Night in The Cottage!

Assemble your band or come solo and join in with another group! Spectators welcome as well in case you're a bit too stage shy to join in but still want to be a part of the fun night. :3

Sign ups start at 6:45pm so you have plenty of time to pick the songs you want to play before we get started at 7pm.

Plenty of food and drinks for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker. No need to RSVP. You can just show up the night of, but if you want to guarantee a table for you and your crew, give our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Jun
9
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Cosplayers Meetup Night
Jun
11
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jun
12
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Jun
14
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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Lord of the Rings Meetup Night + Art Show
Jun
15
5:30 PM17:30

Lord of the Rings Meetup Night + Art Show

Cosplayer Salith is coming back to Bard & Baker to host another amazing Lord of the Rings Meetup Night on Saturday June 15th 5:30pm-8:30pm and this time the meetup night will also feature an art show! Get your submissions to Salith on Instagram in order to be featured night of.

Come in cosplay or come in street clothes, but bring your love of all things Tolkien to share with other fans! Nerd out with a fun photobooth, coloring station, trivia with raffle prizes, themed cocktails and mocktails, and more!

This is an all ages event and all art welcome to attend! Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Jun
16
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Critters &amp; Crawlies: Printmaking Workshop with Opal Hexen
Jun
16
to Jun 17

Critters & Crawlies: Printmaking Workshop with Opal Hexen

  • Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Printmaker Opal Hexen is holding another workshop on Linoleum Block carving, hosted by Bard and Baker Cafe. This session we will focus on creating floral patterns, and mushrooms. Carving tools, blocks, ink, and printing supplies provided. Tools and blocks are yours to keep after the class!

Create a one of a kind print of your own, and learn a new skill in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere!

Food and drink service available through Bard and Baker (our hosts) and guests are encouraged to partake.

Bring your own sketch to adapt, or use the first part of class to design your idea.

Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE.

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jun
19
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Sunday Night Trivia
Jun
23
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jun
26
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Jun
29
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Jun
30
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
Jul
2
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jul
3
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard &amp; Baker
Jul
5
7:00 PM19:00

Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard & Baker

Join us and Andrew of Cromulent Comics on the first Friday of every month at Bard & Baker for Rock Band Night in The Cottage!

Assemble your band or come solo and join in with another group! Spectators welcome as well in case you're a bit too stage shy to join in but still want to be a part of the fun night. :3

Sign ups start at 6:45pm so you have plenty of time to pick the songs you want to play before we get started at 7pm.

Plenty of food and drinks for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker. No need to RSVP. You can just show up the night of, but if you want to guarantee a table for you and your crew, give our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Jul
7
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Cosplayers Meetup Night
Jul
9
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jul
10
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Jul
11
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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518 Queer Book Club Meetup
Jul
14
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

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Sunday Night Trivia
Jul
14
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jul
17
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Jul
18
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Jul
19
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Jul
21
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jul
24
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Jul
27
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Jul
28
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Jul
31
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Aug
1
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard &amp; Baker
Aug
2
7:00 PM19:00

Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard & Baker

Join us and Andrew of Cromulent Comics on the first Friday of every month at Bard & Baker for Rock Band Night in The Cottage!

Assemble your band or come solo and join in with another group! Spectators welcome as well in case you're a bit too stage shy to join in but still want to be a part of the fun night. :3

Sign ups start at 6:45pm so you have plenty of time to pick the songs you want to play before we get started at 7pm.

Plenty of food and drinks for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker. No need to RSVP. You can just show up the night of, but if you want to guarantee a table for you and your crew, give our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Aug
4
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
Aug
6
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Aug
7
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Aug
8
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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518 Queer Book Club Meetup
Aug
11
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

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Sunday Night Trivia
Aug
11
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Cosplayers Meetup Night
Aug
13
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Aug
14
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Aug
16
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Aug
18
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Aug
21
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Aug
22
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Aug
25
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Aug
28
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Aug
29
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Aug
31
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
1
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
Sep
3
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Sep
4
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
5
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard &amp; Baker
Sep
6
7:00 PM19:00

Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard & Baker

Join us and Andrew of Cromulent Comics on the first Friday of every month at Bard & Baker for Rock Band Night in The Cottage!

Assemble your band or come solo and join in with another group! Spectators welcome as well in case you're a bit too stage shy to join in but still want to be a part of the fun night. :3

Sign ups start at 6:45pm so you have plenty of time to pick the songs you want to play before we get started at 7pm.

Plenty of food and drinks for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker. No need to RSVP. You can just show up the night of, but if you want to guarantee a table for you and your crew, give our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table!

View Event →
518 Queer Book Club Meetup
Sep
8
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
8
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Cosplayers Meetup Night
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Sep
11
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

  • Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
12
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
15
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

  • Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
19
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Sep
20
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
22
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Sep
25
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

  • Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
29
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
Oct
1
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Oct
2
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Oct
3
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard &amp; Baker
Oct
4
7:00 PM19:00

Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard & Baker

Join us and Andrew of Cromulent Comics on the first Friday of every month at Bard & Baker for Rock Band Night in The Cottage!

Assemble your band or come solo and join in with another group! Spectators welcome as well in case you're a bit too stage shy to join in but still want to be a part of the fun night. :3

Sign ups start at 6:45pm so you have plenty of time to pick the songs you want to play before we get started at 7pm.

Plenty of food and drinks for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker. No need to RSVP. You can just show up the night of, but if you want to guarantee a table for you and your crew, give our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
6
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Cosplayers Meetup Night
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Oct
10
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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518 Queer Book Club Meetup
Oct
13
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
13
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Oct
16
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Oct
18
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
20
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Oct
24
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Oct
26
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
27
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Oct
31
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard &amp; Baker
Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00

Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard & Baker

Join us and Andrew of Cromulent Comics on the first Friday of every month at Bard & Baker for Rock Band Night in The Cottage!

Assemble your band or come solo and join in with another group! Spectators welcome as well in case you're a bit too stage shy to join in but still want to be a part of the fun night. :3

Sign ups start at 6:45pm so you have plenty of time to pick the songs you want to play before we get started at 7pm.

Plenty of food and drinks for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker. No need to RSVP. You can just show up the night of, but if you want to guarantee a table for you and your crew, give our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
3
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
518 Queer Book Club Meetup
Nov
10
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

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Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Nov
14
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Cosplayers Meetup Night
Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Nov
20
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Nov
21
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Nov
22
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
24
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Nov
27
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Nov
30
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
1
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

View Event →
Purl &amp; Play Crafting Meetup Night
Dec
3
6:00 PM18:00

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night

Join host Amanda Baker of the Just Unwind Meetup Group at Bard & Baker Troy for her monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month (except for November 2024 due to election day, so it will be on the 2nd Tuesday).

Come solo, bring a friend or bring a partner but be ready to relax with folks and make some new crafting friends!

We get this question a lot, and the vast majority of people who come to this event come solo.

The group is super friendly and lovely and inclusive and everyone always brings a wide array of crafts/projects they're working on, so all are welcome!

No need to RSVP! Just show up and bring whatever you're working on and enjoy excellent company.

2024 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 12th
December 3rd

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard &amp; Baker
Dec
6
7:00 PM19:00

Rock Band Night: Karaoke at Bard & Baker

Join us and Andrew of Cromulent Comics on the first Friday of every month at Bard & Baker for Rock Band Night in The Cottage!

Assemble your band or come solo and join in with another group! Spectators welcome as well in case you're a bit too stage shy to join in but still want to be a part of the fun night. :3

Sign ups start at 6:45pm so you have plenty of time to pick the songs you want to play before we get started at 7pm.

Plenty of food and drinks for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker. No need to RSVP. You can just show up the night of, but if you want to guarantee a table for you and your crew, give our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table!

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518 Queer Book Club Meetup
Dec
8
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
8
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Cosplayers Meetup Night
Dec
10
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayers Meetup Night

Join us at Bard & Baker Troy for our monthly Cosplay Meetup Night on select Tuesdays throughout the year, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Tuesday January 16th

Tuesday February 13th

Tuesday March 12th

Tuesday April 9th

Tuesday May 14th

Tuesday June 11th

Tuesday July 9th

Tuesday August 13th

Tuesday September 10th

Tuesday October 8th

Tuesday November 19th

Tuesday December 10th

Attend in cosplay and play games for free!

No RSVP required, just show up and get ready to nerd out with fellow cosplay fans and hobbyists!

Great for if you’re new to the area and looking to meet new folks with similar interests! Come solo or bring a friend or partner! Our local cosplay community is super supportive and lovely and inclusive and are excited to nerd out with you!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Dec
13
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
15
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Dec
18
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Dec
19
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
22
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Dec
26
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics
Dec
28
11:00 AM11:00

Comic Book Pop up Shop with Cromulent Comics

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly pop up comic book shop with Andrew of Cromulent Comics!

With comics as low as $.25, as well as plenty of special edition ones for purchase, fandom t-shirts, figurines and more! There will be plenty to browse and plenty to purchase. Come support two small businesses in one at Bard & Baker on the last Saturday of every month!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
29
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Blood on the Clocktower: Organized Play Night
Apr
26
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower: Organized Play Night

ON THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT...

During a hellish thunderstorm, a scream echoes through the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the beloved local storyteller has been murdered, their body hanging limp from the clocktower. As blood drips onto the cobblestones below, a realisation slowly dawns… a demon has been unleashed, killing by night and taking on human form by day.

Can good find the demon in time? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful town?

WHAT IS THIS GAME?

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

Join us at Bard & Baker on select Fridays in 2024 for our Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play night with Jack! Arrival time is 7:00 PM. Game covers can be purchased in advance on our website or in person the night-of.

Friday January 19th

Friday February 23rd

Friday March 22nd

Friday April 26th

Hope to see you there!

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Flight Night Friday
Apr
26
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-8pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday April 5th - whiskey sour flights

Friday April 12th - white russian flights

Friday April 19th - frozen margarita flights

Friday April 26th - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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Tarot Reading Night
Apr
25
6:00 PM18:00

Tarot Reading Night

Three Eyed Bob is coming back to Bard & Baker on Thursday April 25th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for another awesome Tarot Card Reading Night with Three Eyed Bob!

No need to RSVP! You can just show up in store night of. Bring your questions and see what the cards have in store for you!

Cash, Venmo, Cash App all accepted.

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Apr
25
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Apr
24
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Miniature Monday Night
Apr
22
5:00 PM17:00

Miniature Monday Night

Love Warmachine and looking to meet and play with other players?

Always wanted to learn how to play but didn't know where to start?

Just looking for a relaxing place to paint some miniatures?

Join us at Bard & Baker for our first official 'Miniature Monday' night on Monday April 22nd 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

Also open for regular indoor dining and game play if you'd rather play games from our library or need a place to study and get some work done.

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Apr
21
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Lord of the Rings Night
Apr
20
5:30 PM17:30

Lord of the Rings Night

Cosplayer Salith is back at Bard & Baker for another super fun Lord of the Rings Night! Do you love LotR and Tolkien? Are you looking to make some more nerdy friends?? Then this is the night for you!

Join us Saturday April 20th 5:30pm-8:30pm! Come in cosplay, dressed as your favorite elf or hobbit, or come in street clothes, but bring your love of all things Lord of the Rings to share with others!

There will be fun crafts, a photobooth, trivia and raffle prizes, as well as themed cocktails and mocktails available!

No need to RSVP! You can just show up the night of. We look forward to seeing you, friends! <3

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Pokémon GO Community Day: Bellsprout!
Apr
20
2:00 PM14:00

Pokémon GO Community Day: Bellsprout!

Pokémon Go Community Day is back at Bard & Baker! Saturday April 20th we celebrate the beloved Pokémon Bellsprout with a featured boba drink all day, and other fun specials and discounts to go so you can sip while strolling, catching and battling around downtown Troy.

Bellsprout Boba - sour peach ring lemonade with kiwi popping boba

$1 off coffees and boba teas to go as you’re strolling around Troy catching shinies

1/2 priced game covers to stay if you need to take a break battling 2pm-5pm

Must show your app account at register for deals

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Bonsai Bar: A Plant &amp; Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop
Apr
19
6:30 PM18:30

Bonsai Bar: A Plant & Sip Bonsai Tree Workshop

Join Bonsai Bar at Bard & Baker for another fun bonsai tree workshop in 2024! Pick your own tree and learn how to plant it, trim it and care for it. The Bonsai Bar teachers will teach you exactly how to care for it so it stays alive, or they’ll replace it!

Come solo and make new friends, or bring a spouse or partner for a fun night out on the town.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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Flight Night Friday
Apr
19
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-10pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday April 5th - whiskey sour flights

Friday April 12th - white russian flights

Friday April 19th - frozen margarita flights

Friday April 26th - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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D&amp;D Lvl 11 One Shot Adventure: The Undead Half Dozen
Apr
18
5:30 PM17:30

D&D Lvl 11 One Shot Adventure: The Undead Half Dozen

D&D Lvl 11 One Shot Adventure: The Undead Half-Dozen

Date: Thursday April 18th

Time: 5:30 - 9:30pm 

Cost: $15

“We’re resurrecting a team…”

Join DM Alex and the rest of your skeletal crew as you’re brought back from beyond for one more job.

A necromancer of Hollowfaust is secretly re-assembling a team of heroes who had met their ends a tad earlier than they may have planned. A secret experiment has escaped their dungeons out into the windswept wastes beyond.

It must be found quickly or the wrath of the Sovereign Council will be the least of everyone’s worries.

Their offer is simple: Quietly capture it or destroy it for them and your resurrection will become permanent. Return empty handed or try to escape, well … As they say in Hollowfaust “There are always more skeletons on the pile.”

Come prepared with a 11th level character of your own imagining using any currently published 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons materials. You are encouraged to bring along writing supplies.

 Seats are limited so RSVP here to save your spot! Seating begins at 5:30pm to grab food, drink and settle in before the game begins at 6:00 PM.


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DM Alex Timmis (he/him) loves telling stories around the table with friends. He has been playing Dungeons and Dragons for eight years and rolling dice behind the DM screen for four of them. While an improv performer and instructor, Alex fell in love with role playing games and helped bring FIASCO! to life onstage at the Mopco Improv Theater in Schenectady. He is currently the Artistic Director of the Electric City Puppets. Role playing games, like improv, give us space to play and explore roles we don’t typically get to play in our day-to-day lives. Alex encourages a playful and respectful table where all players get a chance to add to the narrative and share the spotlight with one another.

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Apr
17
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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Drag Story Hour with Noelle Diamond
Apr
14
to Apr 15

Drag Story Hour with Noelle Diamond

  • Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The lovely and fabulous Noelle Diamond is coming back to Bard & Baker for another free to attend Drag Story Hour! Support local drag with your family during this educational and fun hour.

Doors open at 11:00 AM on Sunday April 14th. There will be fun stories and activities prepared by Noelle, going until 12:00 PM. You can call ahead at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your party in advance, or just show up day of.

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Apr
14
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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518 Queer Book Club Meetup
Apr
14
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Meetup

Join us and the wonderful folks of 518 Queer Book Club (follow @518queerbookclub on Instagram) for a monthly 18+ book club for LGBTQIA+ folks in the Albany, NY area to hang out, chat about life, & discuss their current queer book of the month.

Check back for updates on what the pick is each month so you have time to read and catch up before the next meetup!

No need to RSVP. You can just show up day of to Bard & Baker. Hope to see you there!

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM each time

January 14th

February 18th

March 10th

April 14th

May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 10th

December 8th

**we will not be meeting in June -- support the Capital Pride Center by attending their events throughout the month instead! <3

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Flight Night Friday
Apr
12
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-10pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday April 5th - whiskey sour flights

Friday April 12th - white russian flights

Friday April 19th - frozen margarita flights

Friday April 26th - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

------------

**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

View Event →
Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Apr
10
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

View Event →
Sunday Night Trivia
Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Flower Cloud Workshop with Sara Busone Art
Apr
7
11:00 AM11:00

Flower Cloud Workshop with Sara Busone Art

Join us at Bard & Baker for another fun, unique crafting workshop! On Sunday April 7th 11am-1pm you'll receive all the tools and instructions and materials needed to create your own flower cloud to take home.

Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE.

Sara Busone, of Sara Busone Twisted Designs, is a faux floral artist/ designer specializing in wreaths, flower clouds, and table/mantel arrangements. She lives in upstate NY with her husband and animals. Her work is currently available at Her Love & Co (Troy) and Vendor Square (Delmar).

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Flight Night Friday
Apr
5
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-10pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday April 5th - whiskey sour flights

Friday April 12th - white russian flights

Friday April 19th - frozen margarita flights

Friday April 26th - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Apr
4
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

Join us Thursday nights from 6:00 PM until close at Bard & Baker Troy for Pathfinder Society Organized Play, a worldwide d20 fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, & adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of the world of Golarion.

Standard $5 per person cover charge to play games applies, along with plenty of food & drinks available for purchase.

Space is limited each week, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!

How to sign up: https://warhorn.net/events/upstate-ny-pfs

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**please note that this is an organized meetup run by Pathfinder Society.

**Bard & Baker is open for regular gaming during this time frame as well! ❤

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Clay Polymer Earring Workshop
Apr
3
6:30 PM18:30

Clay Polymer Earring Workshop

Join us at Bard & Baker as you learn how to make your very own earrings our of polymer clay with this 2 hour workshop on Wednesday April 3rd!

Zan will be here to show you how to use simple and basic techniques in order to learn how to condition and work with polymer clay, mix colors, cut and shape your pieces, and design your own unique earrings.

Since polymer clay is oven-baked, Zan will either guide you on baking and assembling your earrings at home, or bake and assemble them for you to pick up from Bard & Baker at a later date.

All materials and tools are provided and no prior experience is necessary -- all skill levels are welcome!

To register: Venmo @Zan-Strumfeld with caption "B&B Clay." Space is limited so be sure to register early!

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Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!
Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Meet New People, Play New Games!

Love board games but no one to play with?

Looking to make new friends?

New to the area & looking to connect with like minded folks?

Come alone, or come with some friends!

Find a game, or find a group!

Welcome others to play, or be welcomed!

Every Wednesday night at Bard & Baker in downtown Troy, NY!

Join Meetup Group 'Bard & Baker Board Game Nights' host Matthias every Wednesday night for an evening filled with laughter, fun, new friendships & board games.

$5 Game Cover gets you play all night with as many games as you like.

Plenty of food & drinks available for purchase (including beer, wine, cider, mead, sake & cocktails!)

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X-MEN Themed Trivia Night
Mar
31
6:00 PM18:00

X-MEN Themed Trivia Night

Trivia host Andrew, of Cromulent Comics, is BACK at Bard & Baker on Sunday March 31st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for another fun themed trivia night and this time it’s X-MEN themed!

Brush up on your knowledge of the movies, comics, games and more, gather your X-crew and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Mar
31
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

Ready to test your knowledge & challenge your friends? Join Trivia Nights at Bard & Baker every Sunday 6pm-8pm with a rotating selection of awesome hosts!

Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Win a board game from the treasure box or even a gift certificate to Bard & Baker. Bring your friends & your brain power for a night filled with fun!

Assemble your team and give us a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve your table. Space is limited to be sure to reserve ASAP!

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Pokémon Community Meetup
Mar
30
11:00 AM11:00

Pokémon Community Meetup

Pokéfan Josh is coming back to Bard & Baker to host another awesome Pokémon Community Meetup on Saturday March 30th 11am-1pm!

Come with friends or come solo and make new friends! All ages are welcome! Cosplays are encouraged but not required.

There will be relaxing Pokémon music, fun board games, and themed drinks available as well!

Bring your consoles to trade, bring your cards to battle or trade, bring your plushies to show off, but most importantly bring your love of Pokémon to share with others!

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Flight Night Friday
Mar
29
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday

Join us at Bard & Baker for our new weekly promo, Flight Night Fridays!

20 smackaroos gets you a flight of 4 cute lil mini cocktails plus a snack bowl of your choosing to share (or not to share!!) 5pm-10pm each Friday at B&B. Join us for games and drinks and fun!

Friday March 1st - boozy ice cream soda flights

Friday March 8th - irish coffee flights

Friday March 15th - mojito flights

Friday March 22nd - boozy frozen lemonade flights

Friday March 29th - spritz flights

We'll post each month's weekly featured cocktail flight in advance so you and your crew can plan which ones you want to come to. Or join us every Friday for some fun variety!

Hope to see you there!

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