It’s time for a new year of Pixel to Plates & we are excited to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of MOTHER3!

Please join us at Bard & Baker for Lvl. 1 Chef’s 5 course MOTHER 3 inspired dinner on Monday February 9th 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.

$69.00 per person gets you a ticket to an exclusive 5 course, unique dining experience of MOTHER 3 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 themed cocktail and mocktails available for purchase the night of.

Allergens per dish listed below.

5 COURSE DINNER MENU

1. BAKED YAMMONSTER - contains dairy

2. RICH KID STEW - contains dairy, gluten & chicken

3. TONKATSU CHIPS -contains pork, soy, egg, gluten

4. KING BURGER & BIG CITY FRIES - contains gluten, egg, dairy, beef

5. STRAWBERRY TOFU - contains sesame

Optional Adventurous Add On: Hot Dog Sushi (contains pork, gluten, soy) +$10.00

No vegetarian or vegan options available for this dinner due to how the dishes are setup.

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

Hope to see you there!! <3

Lodge is a cozy spatial puzzle board game set in the beautiful Swiss Alps, created by local game designer Peter McPherson -- who has previously designed Tiny Towns, Wormholes & Fit to Print!

Draft room tiles from a unique sliding display and place them on matching floors to attract guests to your lodge. Gain bonus points for placing those guests on their preferred floors and by constructing amenities to keep them happy.

Want To Give It A Try?!

Join us at Bard & Baker on Tuesday January 27th 5pm-close to demo the game in store, learning it from the game designer himself.

Call 518-948-6693 to reserve your spot that night, or walk right in & join the table! Hope to see you there!

Back it on Kickstarter when it goes live the same day on Tuesday January 27th HERE!

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The main dining room will also be open regular hours for indoor dining & game play. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

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!

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

Tuesdays in 2026:

January 27th

February 24th

March 24th

April 28th

May 26th

June 23rd

July 28th

August 25th

September 22nd

October 27th

November 24th

December 22nd

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!

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 January 2nd - mini boba cocktail flights

Friday January 9th - sake flights (no mocktail available)

Friday January 16th - spicy margarita flights

Friday January 23rd - irish coffee cocktail flights

Friday January 30th - winter spritz flights

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!

It’s time for a new year of Pixel to Plates & we are excited to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of MOTHER3!

Please join us at Bard & Baker for Lvl. 1 Chef’s 5 course MOTHER 3 inspired dinner on Monday February 2nd 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.

$69.00 per person gets you a ticket to an exclusive 5 course, unique dining experience of MOTHER 3 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 themed cocktail and mocktails available for purchase the night of.

Allergens per dish listed below.

5 COURSE DINNER MENU

1. BAKED YAMMONSTER - contains dairy

2. RICH KID STEW - contains dairy, gluten & chicken

3. TONKATSU CHIPS -contains pork, soy, egg, gluten

4. KING BURGER & BIG CITY FRIES - contains gluten, egg, dairy, beef

5. STRAWBERRY TOFU - contains sesame

Optional Adventurous Add On: Hot Dog Sushi (contains pork, gluten, soy) +$10.00

No vegetarian or vegan options available for this dinner due to how the dishes are setup.

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

Hope to see you there!! <3

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 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!

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 for a fun-filled workshop where you can create your very own Pokemon-themed terrarium to take home!

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Join us for a fun and creative Pokemon Airplant Terrarium Workshop at Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe in downtown Troy!

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Design your very own Pokemon-themed terrarium to take home. Whether you're a Pokemon master or just a fan, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their inner artist. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to create a mini Pokemon world in a glass vessel.

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All necessary materials will be provided, including a variety of crystal Pokemon figurines, plants, and decorative elements. At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a unique Pokemon terrarium that you can proudly display in your home or office.

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Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to combine your love for Pokemon and DIY crafting!

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Limited spots available, so be sure to reserve your spot today HERE on Eventbrite!

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The main dining room will also be open for indoor dining & game play during this time. 518-948-6693 to make a reservation for a regular table.

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.

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 select 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!

January 21st

February 18th

March 18th

April 15th

No need to RSVP! You can just show up the night of.

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! ❤

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!

Join us at Bard & Baker monthly throughout the year with Queer Film Club as they meet for a FREE showing & discussion on the film! No need to RSVP -- you can just show up! Popcorn, snacks, & full kitchen & bar available for purchase the night of. Follow @queer_filmclub on Instagram for more updates on showings & future film picks.

Saturday January 10th - The Handmaiden

Saturday February 21st - I Am Not Your Negro

Saturday March 14th - Come See Me In the Good Light

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 on the last Sunday of each month for themed trivia with trivia host Andrew of Cromulent Comics! Sunday February 22nd 6pm-8pm will be Sailor Moon themed trivia! Assemble your pretty guardian team and give ours a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for you. Lots of prizes and lots of laughs always thanks to Andrew!

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!

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

Tuesdays in 2026:

January 27th

February 24th

March 24th

April 28th

May 26th

June 23rd

July 28th

August 25th

September 22nd

October 27th

November 24th

December 22nd

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 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! ❤

🏕 B A L D U R ' S G A T E 🏕

Join us for a cozy evening at camp at our 'A Short Rest' Baldur's Gate themed campfire lounge night in The Cottage at Bard & Baker. There will be themed refreshments, side quests, photo ops & familiar faces from the Sword Coast. Costumes are encouraged but not required. This fun event is being organized by fabulous local cosplayer @jaye42 . If you've been to one of their events before at B&B you KNOW it's going to be a blast.

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No need to RSVP & no cover charge. Saturday March 7th 6pm-10pm. Mark your calendars & we hope to see you there!

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!

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 at Bard & Baker monthly throughout the year with Queer Film Club as they meet for a FREE showing & discussion on the film! No need to RSVP -- you can just show up! Popcorn, snacks, & full kitchen & bar available for purchase the night of. Follow @queer_filmclub on Instagram for more updates on showings & future film picks.

Saturday January 10th - The Handmaiden

Saturday February 21st - I Am Not Your Negro

Saturday March 14th - Come See Me In the Good Light

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.

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 select 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!

January 21st

February 18th

March 18th

April 15th

No need to RSVP! You can just show up the night of.

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! ❤

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!

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!

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

Tuesdays in 2026:

January 27th

February 24th

March 24th

April 28th

May 26th

June 23rd

July 28th

August 25th

September 22nd

October 27th

November 24th

December 22nd

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! ❤

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 on the last Sunday of each month for themed trivia with trivia host Andrew of Cromulent Comics! Sunday March 29th 6pm-8pm will be Avatar The Last Airbender themed trivia! Assemble your team of benders and give ours a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for you. Lots of prizes and lots of laughs always thanks to Andrew!

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! ❤

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

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

**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 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!

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 select 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!

January 21st

February 18th

March 18th

April 15th

No need to RSVP! You can just show up the night of.

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! ❤

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!

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.

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! ❤

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!

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

.

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

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!

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

Tuesdays in 2026:

January 27th

February 24th

March 24th

April 28th

May 26th

June 23rd

July 28th

August 25th

September 22nd

October 27th

November 24th

December 22nd

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! ❤

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

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

**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 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!

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! ❤

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!

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.

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! ❤

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!

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

Tuesdays in 2026:

January 27th

February 24th

March 24th

April 28th

May 26th

June 23rd

July 28th

August 25th

September 22nd

October 27th

November 24th

December 22nd

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! ❤

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

.

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

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! ❤