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! ❤

Love sci-fi and fantasy books? Want to meet other people that do too? Come join the Capital Region Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club meeting in The Cottage at Bard & Baker on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month throughout 2026!

June’s meetup dates are Thursday June 11th and Thursday June 25th and will be discussing Ethan of Athos by Lois BuJold and Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells.

Hope to see you there!

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday June 5th - white russian boba cocktail flights

Friday June 12th - frozen boozy lemonade cocktail flights

Friday June 19th - pride night out cocktail flights

Friday June 26th - summer spritz cocktail flights

IT’S DRAG. IT’S BINGO. IT’S DRAG QUEEN BINGO!!

Happening at Bard & Baker on Friday, June 12th!

Doors open at 7:00 PM and the fun starts at 7:30 PM.

Ticket price includes all materials for Bingo and a chance to win some fun prizes! Our fabulous local queens hosting will be TV and magazine’s very own gorgeous Typhoid Mary, and stunningly talented Noelle Diamond!

Tickets must be purchased in advance to guarantee a spot!

Tickets sold by Bard & Baker, event hosted by Typhoid Mary and Noelle Diamond.

Hope to see you there!

Plenty of food and drinks available for purchase the night of from Bard & Baker.

Tickets just include cost of admission.

Meet, vent & connect with other new parents, guardians & caregivers in the community.

Come build your village – because it takes one!

While this meetup is geared towards new-ish parental figures, of all genders(!!), for kiddos under 4 years old, all caregivers are welcome to join in on the bonding!

RSVP so we know to expect you or just show up with your little ones & an open heart!

Catch the Scholastic Book Fair high you loved as a kid - grown-up style.

Join us at Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe for an evening filled with affordable books, bookish merch, and all the nostalgic joy you remember… this time with, cocktails, bubble tea, or cozy cup of coffee in hand.

Browse at your own pace, sip something delicious, and soak in the warm, playful vibes that only a board game cafe can bring.

Whether you're on the hunt for your next great read, stealing glances at the game shelves, or just here to hang out with fellow book lovers — this is the perfect excuse to treat yourself.

Books & bookish goodies | Coffee, bubble tea, & cocktails | Good vibes | No permission slips required

Join us to paint a dot mandala on a stash jar lid. Everything you need will be included — tools, paints, stash jar & lid, written instructions and individual help as needed. No previous experience is necessary - this class is for EVERYONE!

Please note: the painted lids will need to be varnished after class. MaryMargaret will be returning the lids to Bard & Baker one week after the class.

Please plan to pick the lids up in a timely manner one week post class.

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you love Warmachine & are looking for other local players to play with?

Have you always wanted to learn but didn't know where to start?

Are you looking for a relaxing place to paint your minis while others play games around you?

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday EVERY month in 2026 for our Tactical Tabletop Tuesday: Warmachine Open Play Night in The Cottage at Bard & Baker 5 PM-10 PM! (You do not need to arrive promptly at 5 PM in order to participate. You can arrive anytime & join in!)

**The main dining room is also open for indoor dining & game play during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

Monthly themed trivia night written & hosted by Ruthenia & Jubilizzl!!

Theme: NICHE PRIDE

• Every Third Tuesday of the month!

• Teams should number 6 people max

  • If you come without a team, feel free to join the Single Clowns Table to make friends :)

• Winning team receives free drink tickets & clown stickers

• Suggested donation of $5 to tip the clowns but no pressure

• CLOWN COSTUMES / MAKEUP ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Hey, writers! Our very own Emma C hosts a writing club at Bard & Baker that meets once a month!

Join us on the 3rd Wednesdays each month 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Bring your own writing projects to work on or bring an open mind and your creativity to select from some provided prompts, while hanging out with others! Journals, paper, laptops, notepads, parchment, typewriter — bring whatever medium you like to work with!

Hope to see you there!

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! ❤

Join us for our monthly Comic Book Club with our friends at Cromulent Comics!

Each month Andrew from Cromulent will pick a featured comic book to read and then will host a meetup in store at Bard & Baker to discuss the monthly selection!

All comics selected will be available to purchase in person or online at Cromulent Comics here in Troy!

This month’s pick:

Wynd Book One: The Flight of the Prince

(available for purchase from Cromulent Comics in Troy and on their website!)

See you Thursday June 18th 7:30pm-8:30pm at Bard & Baker

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday June 5th - white russian boba cocktail flights

Friday June 12th - frozen boozy lemonade cocktail flights

Friday June 19th - pride night out cocktail flights

Friday June 26th - summer spritz cocktail flights

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 2026 for our Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play night with Greg! Arrival time is 7:00 PM. Game covers can be purchased in advance on our website or in person the night-of at the register.

Plenty of food and drinks available for purchase the night of!

Hope to see you there!

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly Crafternoons Crafting Meetup in The Cottage 11am-1pm on select Saturdays!

Bring your knitting, sewing, coloring, cosplay, build kit projects and more to work on around the company of others & make new friends! No need to RSVP -- just show up with your materials to work on. Hope to see you there!

Learn basic tapestry weaving techniques and make your own patch for Pride season!

This event is suitable for all ages & all supplies will be provided! We will be in the Cottage at Bard & Baker.

Get ready to twirl the house down at Bard & Baker in Troy with these slay diva queens!!

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you love making your own board games?

Are you a local board game designer looking to meet others in the area?

Want experienced game developers to test your prototype?

Looking to make new like minded friends?

This meetup is for you!

Join local board game design group Spielbany at their monthly playtest night!

All are welcome—here are a few things to know:

1. Fun first. The main goal is to have fun while creating amazing new games.

2. Designers and playtesters alike are welcome.

3. You can bring a game to test but our preference is for newcomers to spend one session as playtesters to get a feel for things.

4. Please read the Spiebany Code of Conduct before you come so you know how we operate.

You can learn more about Spielbany by joining their Discord server: https://discord.gg/vVtk2WA

Bring your games for others to play and playtest other developers games on the fourth Tuesday of every month 6pm-10pm at Bard & Baker!

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Calling all video game devs!

Join the Albany chapter of the International Game Developers Association for its monthly meetup. Every 4th Wednesday, we host a casual social for Capital Region devs to chat about what they're working on, catch up on industry happenings, and grow closer as a community. Whether you're an IGDA member or not, we'd love to have you!

By attending, you agree to follow IGDA Albany's Code of Conduct

IGDA Facebook Bluesky Discord

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! ❤

Love sci-fi and fantasy books? Want to meet other people that do too? Come join the Capital Region Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club meeting in The Cottage at Bard & Baker on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month throughout 2026!

June’s meetup dates are Thursday June 11th and Thursday June 25th and will be discussing Ethan of Athos by Lois BuJold and Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells.

Hope to see you there!

Meet, vent & connect with other new parents, guardians & caregivers in the community.

Come build your village – because it takes one!

While this meetup is geared towards new-ish parental figures, of all genders(!!), for kiddos under 4 years old, all caregivers are welcome to join in on the bonding!

RSVP so we know to expect you or just show up with your little ones & an open heart!

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday June 5th - white russian boba cocktail flights

Friday June 12th - frozen boozy lemonade cocktail flights

Friday June 19th - pride night out cocktail flights

Friday June 26th - summer spritz cocktail flights

Get creative at Bard & Baker in Troy! Transform your favorite mug, jar, or thrifted container into a one-of-a-kind planter. Choose 4 or 6 tropical plants (2 inch size) and learn hands-on repotting techniques. We provide decor, tools, and guidance on caring for plants in unconventional containers with or without drainage.

Bring any water-holding container—the more creative, the better. All supplies included such as soil, plants, decor. The Planter will not be supplies the vessels. No experience necessary. 

Parents must stay with their children. Food and beverages available for separate purchase at the venue. 

This month we will be reading PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw - you may be familiar with the story if you're a fan of My Fair Lady!

Scripts & Sips is a community play reading night to gather, enjoy food and drink and company, and read a play together. Theatrical experience not required! Scripts & Sips is a time to gather with friends new and old and practice public speaking, get out for the night, and (maybe) read something new. We meet in The Cottage at Bard & Baker once a month.

Arrive any time between 6:30 and 7:00pm and sign in - we'll dole out roles based on that list on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone can (and should) read any role they desire!

Questions? Reach out to Rachel on Instagram at @scriptsnsipstroy. The script is available in the public domain and on the Scripts & Sips Instagram page, as well as in the Facebook event description... and right here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3825/3825-h/3825-h.htm

Love painting miniatures but have no one to paint with or hang out with? Bring your minis and we'll supply the paint, brushes and lighting to deck them out and get those minis looking awesome!

This is all ages and all skill levels friendly! You're welcome to bring the kiddos learning how to paint. Warhammer, Warmachine, Dungeons & Dragons, board game minis and more! All are welcome.

$5 entry or free entry with any menu purchase

Whether you've been painting for 10+ years or this is your first mini and you're nervous about how to start -- you're all welcome to join in! Hope to see you there!

Learn the basics and play a short adventure in this introductory game!

Choose a character. Grab some dice. Dive into adventure

Join Dungeon Master Alex and learn to play the world's most famous role playing game, Dungeons and Dragons.

In this workshop session we will begin by introducing you to the basics as you choose a character, discuss the basics of roleplaying, and learn the core mechanics of the game through gameplay.

Choose a pre-generated character from the selection and get rolling in a brief introductory adventure with new friends. The session will last from 3 to 3 ½ hours and give you a taste of what the adventures to be had.

Whether you’re inspired by watching actual plays like Dimension 20 or Critical Role, videos games like Baldur’s Gate 3 or just looking for a refresher on the new rules, this is the session for you.

Do I need to bring anything? Nope. Everything you need to play will be provided by Dungeon Master Alex at the table. You are encouraged to bring along your own dice and note taking materials.

This session is designed for players ages 16+. This game will use the most recently released Players Handbook and the 5.5 (2024) updated ruleset.

S I L E N T B O O K C L U B

Join us on the last Sunday of the month in The Cottage at Bard & Baker for our Troy Chapter of @silentbookclub all throughout 2026! Bring your own books & read in silence with one another for 1 hour, then hang out afterwards together with other book lovers & play games if you like! Save the dates for all of 2026!

January 25th

February 22nd

March 29th

April 26th

May 31st

June 28th

July 26th

August 30th

September 27th

October 25th

November 29th

December 27th

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The main dining room is also open for indoor dining & game play. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table!

Looking to meet other Magic players locally? Are you new to the area and looking to make new friends?

Join us at Bard & Baker on the last Sunday of every month 5pm-8pm for our monthly Magic the Gathering Casual Play & Meetup Night!

January 25th

February 22nd

March 29th

April 26th

May 31st

June 28th

July 26th

August 30th

September 27th

October 25th

November 29th

December 27th

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia.

This month’s theme: Summer Blockbusters

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

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! ❤

Your God is dead… How long can you can the charade up?

Our god is dead is a comedy role-playing game about clerics hiding the fact that their god has died just before a celebration in their god's honor.

Players will take on the role of devotees to their god and start scheming up increasingly impractical miracles in order to fool everyone else into thinking their god is still alive. How long can you keep the charade up?

Join Game Master Lynn for this funny and creative role playing game. There isn't any prep or character creation, so you can jump straight into playing, all you need are six-sided dice. Feel free to bring some along or dice will be provided!

Join us every first Thursday of the month for JRPG Book Club!

From retro to modern and everything in between. come and discuss your favorite genre with like-minded fans!

June 4th we will have another open game conversation for everyone to join in and talk about any other games they're currently playing.

UPDATE: First meeting it was voted that Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will be the topic of discussion for the July 2nd meeting. Play a bit/watch/read a synopsis before discussing in July.

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday July 3rd - boozy affogato cocktail flights

Friday July 10th - pokemon starter gen 3 cocktail flights

Friday July 17th - ice cream truck treat cocktail flights

Friday July 24th - summer sangria boba cocktail flights

Friday July 31st - sorbet spritz cocktail flights

Come join us for a Summerween Needle-Felting Workshop located at Bard & Baker Cafe. Learn the art of needle-felting and create your own felt friend! Keychain optional.

When: July 5th, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Relax, socialize, and craft with others of any skill level. No experience required, we'll provide all the materials you need!

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you love Warmachine & are looking for other local players to play with?

Have you always wanted to learn but didn't know where to start?

Are you looking for a relaxing place to paint your minis while others play games around you?

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday EVERY month in 2026 for our Tactical Tabletop Tuesday: Warmachine Open Play Night in The Cottage at Bard & Baker 5 PM-10 PM! (You do not need to arrive promptly at 5 PM in order to participate. You can arrive anytime & join in!)

**The main dining room is also open for indoor dining & game play during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

Join us for our monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month, EVERY month!

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!

Here is the full list of 2026 dates to save:

January 6th

February 3rd

March 3trd

April 7th

May 5th

June 2nd

July 7th

August 4th

September 1st

October 6th

November 3rd

December 1st

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

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Doors Open 7:00pm, Show Start 7:30pm

Theme: TBA

Every month, we gather around an open mic to hear our fellow humans tell us their truths.

If you’re familiar with The Moth, it’s kind of like that. At Front Parlor, tellers volunteer their names in a can, and the MC selects the order at random. (Bribes encouraged.) Tellers share 5-minute, true stories based on a common theme. Front Parlor also features “flash nonfiction” — one- or two-sentence, audience-submitted stories responding to a prompt based on the evening’s theme.  Flash nonfiction is a relatively painless (and anonymous) way to share your stories.

The Front Parlor Series began as the Front Parlor Trojan Storytelling Series, birthed at the Ale House in Troy, NY in February of 2011 by host, curator, and NYC-ex-patriot, Abby Lublin.  The Series soon expanded cross-river to Albany, and we held monthly open mics in both cities for about eight years. Then the Covid-19 pandemic happened, and our events were forced to go virtual. As of July 2021, we’re back to our in-person open mics in Troy, but Albany is still on hiatus.

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! ❤

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday July 3rd - boozy affogato cocktail flights

Friday July 10th - pokemon starter gen 3 cocktail flights

Friday July 17th - ice cream truck treat cocktail flights

Friday July 24th - summer sangria boba cocktail flights

Friday July 31st - sorbet spritz cocktail flights

Meet, vent & connect with other new parents, guardians & caregivers in the community.

Come build your village – because it takes one!

While this meetup is geared towards new-ish parental figures, of all genders(!!), for kiddos under 4 years old, all caregivers are welcome to join in on the bonding!

RSVP so we know to expect you or just show up with your little ones & an open heart!

Magical Kitties & the Big Adventure

You are Cute. You are Cunning. You are Fierce.

You are Magical Kitties, and it’s time to Save the Day!

Table Open at 10:30am, Game Starting at 11:00am

Every Magical Kitty has a human. Every human has a Problem.

In Magical Kitties & the Big Adventure, your little girl has lost her doll and you'll need to do everything you can to find it ... including journeying into a haunted house!

Magical Kitties Save The Day is an all-ages roleplaying game of cute, fierce, cunning kitties. Use your magical powers to solve problems and save humans from terrible troubles!

This game session is meant for players ages 9 -14. Players can bring along their own dice, but all other materials will be supplied by GM Lynn.

Come early to settle in and grab some food. Table will be open for players at 10:30am. Feel free to enjoy food and drink during your session. Length of game session will vary. A table for parents and caregivers of players to relax during the game will be reserved nearby.

Noelle Diamond returns with more adventures!

Tickets coming soon…

Join us at Bard & Baker throughout 2026 for 518 Queer Book Clubs monthly meeting to discuss the book pick of the month!

Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @518queerbookclub to check out the book pick each month.

Plenty of food and drinks available for purchase from Bard & Baker. You can find our full menu available on our website at www.bardandbaker.com

2026 Meetup Dates, all 3pm-4pm:

Sunday January 11th

Sunday February 8th

Sunday March 8th

Sunday April 12th

Sunday May 10th

NO JUNE MEETING -- ENJOY PRIDE MONTH!!

Sunday July 12th

Sunday August 9th

Sunday September 13th

Sunday October 11th

Sunday November 8th

Sunday December 13th

Hope to see you there!

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Welcome Capital District cosplayers! Join us at Bard & Baker bi-monthly throughout 2026 for our cosplay meetup night!
Cosplay is for everyone and this group is very welcoming and inclusive.
Come meet other local cosplayers in the area.

Love cosplay but don't know where to start? This group is for you!

New to the area and looking to meet other people with similar interests? This group is for you!

Seasoned cosplayer looking to connect with others in your community? This group is for you!


We hope that you'll join us for these fun nights throughout the year, Tuesdays 6pm-8pm. Come in cosplay and have your game cover waived so you can play games for free!

Tuesday January 13th 6pm-8pm
Tuesday March 10th 6pm-8pm
Tuesday May 12th 6pm-8pm
Tuesday July 14th 6pm-8pm
Tuesday September 8th 6pm-8pm
Tuesday November 10th 6pm-8pm

The main dining room is also open regular hours for indoor dining & game play these days as well. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Hey, writers! Our very own Emma C hosts a writing club at Bard & Baker that meets once a month!

Join us on the 3rd Wednesdays each month 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Bring your own writing projects to work on or bring an open mind and your creativity to select from some provided prompts, while hanging out with others! Journals, paper, laptops, notepads, parchment, typewriter — bring whatever medium you like to work with!

Hope to see you there!

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! ❤

Welcome to Camp Hope Falls

[Read like an 80’s ad pitch]

It’s the perfect place for family friendly fun, exciting challenges, and life-threatening horrors?
Take a seat by the warm fires of camp …or is that heck?
Where the marshmallows might roast you!!

Table Open at 6:00pm, Game Starting at 6:30pm

In this game you play a teen archetype competing in the Campy Games, a Camp vs. Camp tournament. Game play style is if Scooby Doo had consequences.

The goal is to have fun, be as campy, edgy, and teen-like as you want, and try to survive. While there is a chance of character death, the real prize is the friends we make along the way.

Camp Hope Falls uses a D10 homebrew High School Horror game system, made by Cody Kanak.

This game session is meant for players 16+. Players are free to bring along ten sided dice, otherwise everything will be provided by Game Master Lynn Andrews! This game is offered for players ages 16+.

Come early to settle in and grab some food. Table will be open for players at 6:00pm. Feel free to enjoy food and drink during your session. Length of game session will vary.

Join us for our monthly Comic Book Club with our friends at Cromulent Comics!

Each month Andrew from Cromulent will pick a featured comic book to read and then will host a meetup in store at Bard & Baker to discuss the monthly selection!

All comics selected will be available to purchase in person or online at Cromulent Comics here in Troy!

This month’s pick:

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY

(available for purchase from Cromulent Comics in Troy and on their website!)

See you Thursday July 16th 7:30pm-8:30pm at Bard & Baker

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday July 3rd - boozy affogato cocktail flights

Friday July 10th - pokemon starter gen 3 cocktail flights

Friday July 17th - ice cream truck treat cocktail flights

Friday July 24th - summer sangria boba cocktail flights

Friday July 31st - sorbet spritz cocktail flights

Paint your own silk scarf inspired by Avatar the Last Airbender!

Join us for a silk scarf painting workshop at Bard & Baker in Troy, NY!

Friday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 PM

Learn the basic techniques for silk painting and design your own scarf taking inspiration from the four elements represented by the nations in Avatar the Last Airbender!

This will be a relaxing, slow-paced workshop, and you can purchase beverages & food from the Bard & Baker cafe to enjoy while you paint.

No expierience is needed and all supplies will be provided.

This event is suitable for ages 14 and up. We will be painting in the Cottage at Bard & Baker.

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly Crafternoons Crafting Meetup in The Cottage 11am-1pm on select Saturdays!

Bring your knitting, sewing, coloring, cosplay, build kit projects and more to work on around the company of others & make new friends! No need to RSVP -- just show up with your materials to work on. Hope to see you there!

Experience this fun journey wooden birdhouses together, then have the pleasure to watch them become a cozy haven for a feather family nearby.

Join us at Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe on July 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and relaxed workshop! Bring your creativity and paint your very own birdhouse while hanging out with fellow art lovers.

No experience needed—just come ready to have a good time and make something special.

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you love Warmachine & are looking for other local players to play with?

Have you always wanted to learn but didn't know where to start?

Are you looking for a relaxing place to paint your minis while others play games around you?

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday EVERY month in 2026 for our Tactical Tabletop Tuesday: Warmachine Open Play Night in The Cottage at Bard & Baker 5 PM-10 PM! (You do not need to arrive promptly at 5 PM in order to participate. You can arrive anytime & join in!)

**The main dining room is also open for indoor dining & game play during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

Monthly themed trivia night written & hosted by Ruthenia & Jubilizzl !!

• Third Tuesday of the month!

• Teams should number 6 people max

  • If you come without a team, feel free to join the Single Clowns Table to make friends :)

• Winning team receives free drink tickets & clown stickers

• Suggested donation of $5 to tip the clowns but no pressure

• CLOWN COSTUMES / MAKEUP ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Calling all video game devs!

Join the Albany chapter of the International Game Developers Association for its monthly meetup. Every 4th Wednesday, we host a casual social for Capital Region devs to chat about what they're working on, catch up on industry happenings, and grow closer as a community. Whether you're an IGDA member or not, we'd love to have you!

By attending, you agree to follow IGDA Albany's Code of Conduct

IGDA Facebook Bluesky Discord

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! ❤

Meet, vent & connect with other new parents, guardians & caregivers in the community.

Come build your village – because it takes one!

While this meetup is geared towards new-ish parental figures, of all genders(!!), for kiddos under 4 years old, all caregivers are welcome to join in on the bonding!

RSVP so we know to expect you or just show up with your little ones & an open heart!

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday July 3rd - boozy affogato cocktail flights

Friday July 10th - pokemon starter gen 3 cocktail flights

Friday July 17th - ice cream truck treat cocktail flights

Friday July 24th - summer sangria boba cocktail flights

Friday July 31st - sorbet spritz cocktail flights

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 2026 for our Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play night with Greg! Arrival time is 7:00 PM. Game covers can be purchased in advance on our website or in person the night-of at the register.

Plenty of food and drinks available for purchase the night of!

Hope to see you there!

Magical Kitties & the Big Adventure

You are Cute. You are Cunning. You are Fierce.

You are Magical Kitties, and it’s time to Save the Day!

Table Open at 10:30am, Game Starting at 11:00am

Every Magical Kitty has a human. Every human has a Problem.

In Magical Kitties & the Big Adventure, your little girl has lost her doll and you'll need to do everything you can to find it ... including journeying into a haunted house!

Magical Kitties Save The Day is an all-ages roleplaying game of cute, fierce, cunning kitties. Use your magical powers to solve problems and save humans from terrible troubles!

This game session is meant for players ages 16+. Players can bring along their own dice, but all other materials will be supplied by GM Lynn.

Come early to settle in and grab some food. Table will be open for players at 10:30am. Feel free to enjoy food and drink during your session. Length of game session will vary.

Love painting miniatures but have no one to paint with or hang out with? Bring your minis and we'll supply the paint, brushes and lighting to deck them out and get those minis looking awesome!

This is all ages and all skill levels friendly! You're welcome to bring the kiddos learning how to paint. Warhammer, Warmachine, Dungeons & Dragons, board game minis and more! All are welcome.

$5 entry or free entry with any menu purchase

Whether you've been painting for 10+ years or this is your first mini and you're nervous about how to start -- you're all welcome to join in! Hope to see you there!

S I L E N T B O O K C L U B

Join us on the last Sunday of the month in The Cottage at Bard & Baker for our Troy Chapter of @silentbookclub all throughout 2026! Bring your own books & read in silence with one another for 1 hour, then hang out afterwards together with other book lovers & play games if you like! Save the dates for all of 2026!

January 25th

February 22nd

March 29th

April 26th

May 31st

June 28th

July 26th

August 30th

September 27th

October 25th

November 29th

December 27th

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The main dining room is also open for indoor dining & game play. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table!

Learn the basics and play a short adventure in this introductory game!

Choose a character. Grab some dice. Dive into adventure

Join Dungeon Master Alex and learn to play the world's most famous role playing game, Dungeons and Dragons.

In this workshop session we will begin by introducing you to the basics as you choose a character, discuss the basics of roleplaying, and learn the core mechanics of the game through gameplay.

Choose a pre-generated character from the selection and get rolling in a brief introductory adventure with new friends. The session will last from 3 to 3 ½ hours and give you a taste of what the adventures to be had.

Whether you’re inspired by watching actual plays like Dimension 20 or Critical Role, videos games like Baldur’s Gate 3 or just looking for a refresher on the new rules, this is the session for you.

Do I need to bring anything? Nope. Everything you need to play will be provided by Dungeon Master Alex at the table. You are encouraged to bring along your own dice and note taking materials.

This session is designed for players ages 16+. This game will use the most recently released Players Handbook and the 5.5 (2024) updated ruleset.

Looking to meet other Magic players locally? Are you new to the area and looking to make new friends?

Join us at Bard & Baker on the last Sunday of every month 5pm-8pm for our monthly Magic the Gathering Casual Play & Meetup Night!

January 25th

February 22nd

March 29th

April 26th

May 31st

June 28th

July 26th

August 30th

September 27th

October 25th

November 29th

December 27th

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia.

This month’s theme: Nintendo!

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you love making your own board games?

Are you a local board game designer looking to meet others in the area?

Want experienced game developers to test your prototype?

Looking to make new like minded friends?

This meetup is for you!

Join local board game design group Spielbany at their monthly playtest night!

All are welcome—here are a few things to know:

1. Fun first. The main goal is to have fun while creating amazing new games.

2. Designers and playtesters alike are welcome.

3. You can bring a game to test but our preference is for newcomers to spend one session as playtesters to get a feel for things.

4. Please read the Spiebany Code of Conduct before you come so you know how we operate.

You can learn more about Spielbany by joining their Discord server: https://discord.gg/vVtk2WA

Bring your games for others to play and playtest other developers games on the fourth Tuesday of every month 6pm-10pm at Bard & Baker!

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

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! ❤

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday July 3rd - boozy affogato cocktail flights

Friday July 10th - pokemon starter gen 3 cocktail flights

Friday July 17th - ice cream truck treat cocktail flights

Friday July 24th - summer sangria boba cocktail flights

Friday July 31st - sorbet spritz cocktail flights

Interested in learning a simple technique that can be helpful in taking your dot mandala art to the next level? Have no fear, ‘cluster dotting’ is here!

Cluster dotting emphasizes precise spacing and proper dot formation, essential skills for creating stunning dot mandalas. We will combine artistic detail with symbolic meaning while we paint a Tree of Life design on a wall hanging that will make a unique addition to any space.

Crafted with attention to detail, it serves as both a decorative item and an inspiration for those interested in mastering the cluster dotting technique. Elevate your décor while appreciating the artistry behind this beautiful creation.

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you love Warmachine & are looking for other local players to play with?

Have you always wanted to learn but didn't know where to start?

Are you looking for a relaxing place to paint your minis while others play games around you?

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday EVERY month in 2026 for our Tactical Tabletop Tuesday: Warmachine Open Play Night in The Cottage at Bard & Baker 5 PM-10 PM! (You do not need to arrive promptly at 5 PM in order to participate. You can arrive anytime & join in!)

**The main dining room is also open for indoor dining & game play during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

Join us for our monthly Purl & Play Crafting Meetup Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

It's on the first Tuesday of every month, EVERY month!

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!

Here is the full list of 2026 dates to save:

January 6th

February 3rd

March 3trd

April 7th

May 5th

June 2nd

July 7th

August 4th

September 1st

October 6th

November 3rd

December 1st

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

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

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! ❤

Join us every first Thursday of the month for JRPG Book Club!

From retro to modern and everything in between. come and discuss your favorite genre with like-minded fans!

June 4th we will have another open game conversation for everyone to join in and talk about any other games they're currently playing.

UPDATE: First meeting it was voted that Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will be the topic of discussion for the July 2nd meeting. Play a bit/watch/read a synopsis before discussing in July.

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday August 7th - summer margarita cocktail flights

Friday August 14th - vacation colada cocktail flights

Friday August 21st - end of summer punch cocktail flights

Friday August 28th - cider spritz cocktail flights

Meet, vent and connect with other new parents and caregivers in the community. Build your village -- because it takes one! Here for you!

Meet, vent & connect with other new parents, guardians & caregivers in the community.

Come build your village – because it takes one!

While this meetup is geared towards new-ish parental figures, of all genders(!!), for kiddos under 4 years old, all caregivers are welcome to join in on the bonding

RSVP so we know to expect you or just show up with your little ones & an open heart!

Join us at Bard & Baker throughout 2026 for 518 Queer Book Clubs monthly meeting to discuss the book pick of the month!

Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @518queerbookclub to check out the book pick each month.

Plenty of food and drinks available for purchase from Bard & Baker. You can find our full menu available on our website at www.bardandbaker.com

2026 Meetup Dates, all 3pm-4pm:

Sunday January 11th

Sunday February 8th

Sunday March 8th

Sunday April 12th

Sunday May 10th

NO JUNE MEETING -- ENJOY PRIDE MONTH!!

Sunday July 12th

Sunday August 9th

Sunday September 13th

Sunday October 11th

Sunday November 8th

Sunday December 13th

Hope to see you there!

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

A bring your own kit & materials crafting meetup at Bard & Baker.

Hang out & build with fellow hobbyists!

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Doors Open 7:00pm, Show Start 7:30pm

Theme: TBA

Every month, we gather around an open mic to hear our fellow humans tell us their truths.

If you’re familiar with The Moth, it’s kind of like that. At Front Parlor, tellers volunteer their names in a can, and the MC selects the order at random. (Bribes encouraged.) Tellers share 5-minute, true stories based on a common theme. Front Parlor also features “flash nonfiction” — one- or two-sentence, audience-submitted stories responding to a prompt based on the evening’s theme.  Flash nonfiction is a relatively painless (and anonymous) way to share your stories.

The Front Parlor Series began as the Front Parlor Trojan Storytelling Series, birthed at the Ale House in Troy, NY in February of 2011 by host, curator, and NYC-ex-patriot, Abby Lublin.  The Series soon expanded cross-river to Albany, and we held monthly open mics in both cities for about eight years. Then the Covid-19 pandemic happened, and our events were forced to go virtual. As of July 2021, we’re back to our in-person open mics in Troy, but Albany is still on hiatus.

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! ❤

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2026!

Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.

$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday August 7th - summer margarita cocktail flights

Friday August 14th - vacation colada cocktail flights

Friday August 21st - end of summer punch cocktail flights

Friday August 28th - cider spritz cocktail flights

Noelle Diamond returns with even more adventures!

Tickets coming soon…

Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects -- while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).

Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Do you love Warmachine & are looking for other local players to play with?

Have you always wanted to learn but didn't know where to start?

Are you looking for a relaxing place to paint your minis while others play games around you?

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday EVERY month in 2026 for our Tactical Tabletop Tuesday: Warmachine Open Play Night in The Cottage at Bard & Baker 5 PM-10 PM! (You do not need to arrive promptly at 5 PM in order to participate. You can arrive anytime & join in!)

**The main dining room is also open for indoor dining & game play during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

Monthly themed trivia night written & hosted by Ruthenia & Jubilizzl !!

• Third Tuesday of the month!

• Teams should number 6 people max

  • If you come without a team, feel free to join the Single Clowns Table to make friends :)

• Winning team receives free drink tickets & clown stickers

• Suggested donation of $5 to tip the clowns but no pressure

• CLOWN COSTUMES / MAKEUP ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!

Do you work from home but are looking for a new environment to shake things up?

Are you a small business owner working out of coffee shops wherever you can find the time?

Are you a student looking to study outside of the dorm?

Join us on Wednesdays each week 2pm-5pm and work alongside others like you!

Bring your notepads, phones, tablets and computers and work remotely with other community members as dedicated to the grind as you are — in The Cottage at Bard & Baker!

The Cottage space at Bard & Baker has plenty of outlets available for you to plug in and get in the zone.

Need to print something quickly? We have a PrintWithMe printer station right on site that you can send your documents directly to to print. Don’t want to hot spot? We have wifi readily available! Need caffeine or some lunch to power you through your day? Our full menu is available!

Once 5pm hits and you need to sign off, you can stay and hang out with others from the Coworking Club — have a cocktail or play a game together! Or if you need to speed home to feed the pets, no worries.

Join us every week or as often as you like! No cost to use the space for working or studying — only if you are access our board games following the working meetup. Hope to see you there!

**the space is also open to the public during this time for indoor dining and game play. You are also welcome to come any other day of the week and work as well — Wednesdays have just been decided upon to highlight it as a coworking day to community members**

Love board games but need people to play with?

New to the area and looking to make new friends?

Just want to hang out with like minded individuals and have some fun?

Then this night is for you!

Looking for Group Night is our open play night at Bard & Baker that's great for solo folks looking to play games with strangers and maybe make some new friends along the way!

$5 game cover charge gives you access to the night along with plenty of food and beverages available for purchase from Bard & Baker. All ages and all skill levels are welcome and soooooooo many different board games hit the tables each week during Looking for Group Night.

No need to RSVP, you can just show up! Every Wednesday night throughout the year 6pm-10pm. Bring a friend or partner or come solo and make some new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Hey, writers! Our very own Emma C hosts a writing club at Bard & Baker that meets once a month!

Join us on the 3rd Wednesdays each month 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Bring your own writing projects to work on or bring an open mind and your creativity to select from some provided prompts, while hanging out with others! Journals, paper, laptops, notepads, parchment, typewriter — bring whatever medium you like to work with!

Hope to see you there!

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! ❤