Flight Night Friday: Apple Cider Slush Cocktail Flights
Sep
12
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday: Apple Cider Slush Cocktail Flights

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Flight Night Fridays continue in 2025!

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 always also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday September 5th - vacation colada cocktail flights

Friday September 12th - apple cider slush cocktail flights

Friday September 19th - harvest punch cocktail flights

Friday September 26th - spiked apple cider spritz cocktail flights

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High School Student Hangout
Sep
13
11:00 AM11:00

High School Student Hangout

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Hello board game loving high schoolers! Saturday September 13th is your day to come meet other board game loving high school students just like you!

High school is hard enough as is — especially when you’re trying to make friends with other similar hobbies as you, which is why we wanted to give you your own night here at Bard & Baker to make some new friends!

Whether you’re new to the area/school, or have lived here your whole life, be ready to play new games and make new friends with peers just like you!

Students get half priced game covers on weekends & always 10% off food & drinks.

No need to RSVP -- just show up! Hope to see you there!

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Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard & Baker
Sep
14
11:00 AM11:00

Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard & Baker

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Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly Silent Book Club at Bard & Baker local chapter meetup on select Sundays 11am-1pm each month.

Bring your own books, grab a cozy cup of coffee or tea, a delicious pastry or sandwich, and read in silent with other book lovers, then hang out afterwards together if you like! (or just peace out afterwards -- we're not here to judge! Sometimes it's just nice to read in the company of others for a bit <3).

Sunday September 14th 11am-1pm

Sunday October 19th 11am-1pm

Sunday November 23rd 11am-1pm

Sunday December 21st 11am-1pm

Want to stay and play board games together afterwards? Check in at the register to pay the game cover fee and make some new friends!

**the main dining room is still open for indoor dining and game play regular hours during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table in our main dining room

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518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup
Sep
14
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup

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Join us at Bard & Baker throughout 2025 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

2025 Meetup Dates, all 3pm-4pm:

Sunday January 12th

Sunday February 9th

Sunday March 9th

Sunday April 13th

Sunday May 18th

NO JUNE MEETING

Sunday July 13th

Sunday August 10th

Sunday September 14th

Sunday October 12th

Sunday November 9th

Sunday December 14th

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
14
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
17
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Sep
17
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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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!

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Writing Club Night
Sep
17
6:30 PM18:30

Writing Club Night

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Hey, writers! Our very own Emma C is starting a writing club at Bard & Baker to meet 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!

Wednesday September 17th

Wednesday October 22nd

Wednesday November 19th

Wednesday December 17th

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

Hope to see you there!

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Sexversations for Him: Are You in a Situationship?
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

Sexversations for Him: Are You in a Situationship?

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Don't roll the dice on a situationship. Instead, come play board games with us!

Introducing 'Sexversations for Him: Are You in a Situation?' hosted by Nashaan of In Our Own Voices, Inc on Thursday September 18th 6pm-8pm in The Cottage at Bard & Baker

The In Our Own Voices, Inc organization will be covering game covers for all attendees. This gaming night is specifically geared toward men looking for relationships with other men. Food and drinks available for purchase the night of. For questions, please contact Nashaan, the YMSM Program Coordinator of In Our Own Voices, Inc at 518-432-4188 or nhoward@inourownvoices.org

**the main dining room is still open for indoor dining and game play. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table in our main dining room during this time

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
19
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Flight Night Friday: Harvest Punch Cocktail Flights
Sep
19
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday: Harvest Punch Cocktail Flights

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Flight Night Fridays continue in 2025!

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 always also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday September 5th - vacation colada cocktail flights

Friday September 12th - apple cider slush cocktail flights

Friday September 19th - harvest punch cocktail flights

Friday September 26th - spiked apple cider spritz cocktail flights

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Puzzle Party: The Missing Well Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00

Puzzle Party: The Missing Well Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle

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Love to puzzle and looking to make some new friends?

Just looking for a relaxing night out on the town with a fun activity and like minded folks?

Join us on select weekend nights at Bard & Baker for our Puzzle Party Nights!

In this mystery puzzle, the full puzzle image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw, because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve = double the fun, especially for parties and cozy nights in.

For anyone who loves jigsaws and classic mystery stories, this is the ultimate gift. The narrative and illustrations pay homage to beloved creators like Agatha Christie and Edward Gorey.

We provide the puzzle and the vibes. $5 cover fee to hang out and work on this awesome puzzle together.

Bring a friend, bring a partner or come solo and join in on the fun. Either way, hope to see you there!

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Crafternoons: A 'Bring Your Own' Crafting Meetup
Sep
20
11:00 AM11:00

Crafternoons: A 'Bring Your Own' Crafting Meetup

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Join us at Bard & Baker for select Saturday Crafternoons! Bring your own crafts and enjoy the company of others! Love to knit, crochet, sew, cosplay craft, color, paint, puzzle, model build and more? Bring whatever you’d love to work on and hang out with other craft loving folks like yourself!

Saturday September 6th 11am-1pm

Saturday September 20th 11am-1pm

No need to RSVP! You can just show up! Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
21
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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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!

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Game Designer Meetup Night
Sep
23
6:00 PM18:00

Game Designer Meetup Night

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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 2025:

January 28th

February 25th

March 25th

April 22nd

May 27th

June 24th

July 22nd

August 26th

September 23rd

October 28th

November 25th

December 23rd

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
24
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Gunpla Casual Model Building Meetup Night
Sep
24
6:00 PM18:00

Gunpla Casual Model Building Meetup Night

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Calling all gundam and model building hobbyists! We have a guest running an awesome new meetup in store on Wednesday September 24th 6pm-8pm!

This is a 'bring your own' kit and materials style crafting meetup. Hang out and build with other fellow hobbyists! Bring one you're already working on, or some from your 'to build' pile.

Chat with others and make new friends, or build in silence surrounded by others -- it's up to you! No need to RSVP -- you can just show up night of!

While the guest organizing this is specifically building Gundam, they encourage all hobbyists to attend! You can bring any model kit you like, or bring another craft entirely different and enjoy the environment hanging out with other like minded folks. All ages welcome!

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Sep
24
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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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!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
25
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Block Printing Workshop with Opal Hexen
Sep
25
6:30 PM18:30

Block Printing Workshop with Opal Hexen

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Come and learn a new skill and leave with a block and print of your very own! We will be going through the whole process from drawing to printing, and we will be using a printing press. Bard & Baker is a local boardgame cafe with amazing menu of food and drinks. We meet in their back room, and when you check in with Opal they can provide you with a drink ticket for your order! https://www.bardandbaker.com

Opal Hexen is a local printmaker and artist in Troy, who's work can be found at Nerdy By Nature, and vending at local markets like the Troy Farmers Market, Big Gay Markets, and Upstate Punkrock Flea Markets! https://www.opalhexen.com

Included with your ticket is a student grade set of carving tools, a 4x6" block, printing supplies, use of the printing press, and the knowledge and expertise of Opal while you create!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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Capital Region Sci-Fi &amp; Fantasy Book Club Meetup
Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00

Capital Region Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club Meetup

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Love sci-fi and fantasy books? Want to meet other people that do? Come join the Capital Region Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club in The Cottage at Bard & Baker every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7pm to discuss the book pick of the month!

The September book pick is 'Black Leopard Red Wolf' by Marlon James and we will be meeting on Thursday September 11th and Thursday September 25th to discuss!

No RSVP needed - just show up!

Bard & Baker main dining room is still open for indoor dining and game play regular hours. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
26
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Flight Night Friday: Spiked Apple Cider Spritz Cocktail Flights
Sep
26
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday: Spiked Apple Cider Spritz Cocktail Flights

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Flight Night Fridays continue in 2025!

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 always also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday September 5th - vacation colada cocktail flights

Friday September 12th - apple cider slush cocktail flights

Friday September 19th - harvest punch cocktail flights

Friday September 26th - spiked apple cider spritz cocktail flights

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Sep
26
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

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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!

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Miniature Painting Meetup
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00

Miniature Painting Meetup

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

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

$5 entry or free entry with any menu purchase

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

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Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
28
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
1
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Oct
1
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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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!

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

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
3
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
5
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup

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

It's on the first Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

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

2025 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):

January 7th

February 4th

March 4th

April 1st

May 6th

June 3rd

July 1st

August 5th

September 2nd

October 7th

November 4th

December 2nd

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
8
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
10
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup
Oct
12
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup

Join us at Bard & Baker throughout 2025 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

2025 Meetup Dates, all 3pm-4pm:

Sunday January 12th

Sunday February 9th

Sunday March 9th

Sunday April 13th

Sunday May 18th

NO JUNE MEETING

Sunday July 13th

Sunday August 10th

Sunday September 14th

Sunday October 12th

Sunday November 9th

Sunday December 14th

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
15
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
17
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

ON THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT...

During a hellish thunderstorm, a scream echoes through the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the beloved local storyteller has been murdered, their body hanging limp from the clocktower. As blood drips onto the cobblestones below, a realisation slowly dawns… a demon has been unleashed, killing by night and taking on human form by day.

Can good find the demon in time? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful town?

WHAT IS THIS GAME?

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

Join us at Bard & Baker on select Fridays in 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!

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Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard &amp; Baker
Oct
19
11:00 AM11:00

Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard & Baker

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly Silent Book Club at Bard & Baker local chapter meetup on select Sundays 11am-1pm each month.

Bring your own books, grab a cozy cup of coffee or tea, a delicious pastry or sandwich, and read in silent with other book lovers, then hang out afterwards together if you like! (or just peace out afterwards -- we're not here to judge! Sometimes it's just nice to read in the company of others for a bit <3).

Sunday September 14th 11am-1pm

Sunday October 19th 11am-1pm

Sunday November 23rd 11am-1pm

Sunday December 21st 11am-1pm

Want to stay and play board games together afterwards? Check in at the register to pay the game cover fee and make some new friends!

**the main dining room is still open for indoor dining and game play regular hours during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table in our main dining room

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
22
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Oct
22
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Writing Club Night
Oct
22
6:30 PM18:30

Writing Club Night

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

Hey, writers! Our very own Emma C is starting a writing club at Bard & Baker to meet 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!

Wednesday September 17th

Wednesday October 22nd

Wednesday November 19th

Wednesday December 17th

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

Hope to see you there!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Comic Book Club Meetup
Oct
23
7:30 PM19:30

Comic Book Club Meetup

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

Join us for our monthly Comic Book Club with our friends at Cromulent Comics! Each month Andrew from Cromulent will pick a featured comic book to read and then will host a meetup in store at Bard & Baker to discuss the monthly selection!

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

September's pick:

Absolute Wonder Woman Volume 1: The Last Amazon

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

September's meetup:

Thursday September 11th 7:30pm-8:30pm at Bard & Baker

October's pick:

Batman: The Long Halloween

(available for purchase from Cromulent Comics in Troy and on their website! --- $10 version available starting October 8th!)

October's meetup:

Thursday October 23rd 7:30pm-8:30pm at Bard & Baker

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
24
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Sunday Night Trivia
Oct
26
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Game Designer Meetup Night
Oct
28
6:00 PM18:00

Game Designer Meetup Night

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

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 2025:

January 28th

February 25th

March 25th

April 22nd

May 27th

June 24th

July 22nd

August 26th

September 23rd

October 28th

November 25th

December 23rd

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
29
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Oct
29
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Oct
31
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
2
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup

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

It's on the first Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

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

2025 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):

January 7th

February 4th

March 4th

April 1st

May 6th

June 3rd

July 1st

August 5th

September 2nd

October 7th

November 4th

December 2nd

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Homeschooler Hangout
Nov
5
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Nov
7
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup
Nov
9
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup

Join us at Bard & Baker throughout 2025 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

2025 Meetup Dates, all 3pm-4pm:

Sunday January 12th

Sunday February 9th

Sunday March 9th

Sunday April 13th

Sunday May 18th

NO JUNE MEETING

Sunday July 13th

Sunday August 10th

Sunday September 14th

Sunday October 12th

Sunday November 9th

Sunday December 14th

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
9
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Cosplayer Meetup Night
Nov
11
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayer Meetup Night

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

Welcome Capital District cosplayers! Join us at Bard & Baker bi-monthly throughout 2025 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 14th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday March 11th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday May 13th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday July 8th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday September 9th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday November 11th 6pm-8pm

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Homeschooler Hangout
Nov
12
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

View Event →
Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Nov
14
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Off Site Pop Up: Albany Anime Fest Bard &amp; Baker Booth
Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00

Off Site Pop Up: Albany Anime Fest Bard & Baker Booth

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Welcome to Albany Anime-Fest! Get ready for a day filled with all things anime at the Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel. Immerse yourself in the world of anime with screenings, panels, cosplay contests, and more! Meet fellow anime enthusiasts, shop for unique merchandise, and enjoy delicious food from various vendors. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting into anime, there's something for everyone at Albany Anime-Fest. Don't miss out on this epic event!

Tickets are required to attend Albany Anime-Fest. Bard & Baker pop up booth will be located in the vendor hall. Follow us on social media at @bardandbaker for updates on where in the vendor hall our booth will be as they finalize vendor arrangements.

Bard & Baker will be selling nerdy merchandise (earrings, enamel pins, stickers, bookmarks, cards and more!) as well as bottled bubble teas and fresh baked pastries (vegan and gluten free options available!)

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
16
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Nov
19
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Writing Club Night
Nov
19
6:30 PM18:30

Writing Club Night

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Hey, writers! Our very own Emma C is starting a writing club at Bard & Baker to meet 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!

Wednesday September 17th

Wednesday October 22nd

Wednesday November 19th

Wednesday December 17th

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

Hope to see you there!

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

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Nov
21
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Nov
21
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

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

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!

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Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard &amp; Baker
Nov
23
11:00 AM11:00

Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard & Baker

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Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly Silent Book Club at Bard & Baker local chapter meetup on select Sundays 11am-1pm each month.

Bring your own books, grab a cozy cup of coffee or tea, a delicious pastry or sandwich, and read in silent with other book lovers, then hang out afterwards together if you like! (or just peace out afterwards -- we're not here to judge! Sometimes it's just nice to read in the company of others for a bit <3).

Sunday September 14th 11am-1pm

Sunday October 19th 11am-1pm

Sunday November 23rd 11am-1pm

Sunday December 21st 11am-1pm

Want to stay and play board games together afterwards? Check in at the register to pay the game cover fee and make some new friends!

**the main dining room is still open for indoor dining and game play regular hours during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table in our main dining room

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Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
23
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Game Designer Meetup Night
Nov
25
6:00 PM18:00

Game Designer Meetup Night

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  • Google Calendar ICS

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 2025:

January 28th

February 25th

March 25th

April 22nd

May 27th

June 24th

July 22nd

August 26th

September 23rd

October 28th

November 25th

December 23rd

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Homeschooler Hangout
Nov
26
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Nov
26
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Nov
30
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup

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

It's on the first Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

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

2025 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):

January 7th

February 4th

March 4th

April 1st

May 6th

June 3rd

July 1st

August 5th

September 2nd

October 7th

November 4th

December 2nd

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Homeschooler Hangout
Dec
3
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Dec
3
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homeschooler Hangout
Dec
5
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
7
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Dec
10
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Dec
10
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Event →
Homeschooler Hangout
Dec
12
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup
Dec
14
3:00 PM15:00

518 Queer Book Club Monthly Meetup

Join us at Bard & Baker throughout 2025 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

2025 Meetup Dates, all 3pm-4pm:

Sunday January 12th

Sunday February 9th

Sunday March 9th

Sunday April 13th

Sunday May 18th

NO JUNE MEETING

Sunday July 13th

Sunday August 10th

Sunday September 14th

Sunday October 12th

Sunday November 9th

Sunday December 14th

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Dec
17
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Dec
17
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Writing Club Night
Dec
17
6:30 PM18:30

Writing Club Night

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

Hey, writers! Our very own Emma C is starting a writing club at Bard & Baker to meet 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!

Wednesday September 17th

Wednesday October 22nd

Wednesday November 19th

Wednesday December 17th

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

Hope to see you there!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Dec
18
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Event →
Homeschooler Hangout
Dec
19
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Dec
19
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

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

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!

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Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard &amp; Baker
Dec
21
11:00 AM11:00

Silent Book Club Meetup at Bard & Baker

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

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly Silent Book Club at Bard & Baker local chapter meetup on select Sundays 11am-1pm each month.

Bring your own books, grab a cozy cup of coffee or tea, a delicious pastry or sandwich, and read in silent with other book lovers, then hang out afterwards together if you like! (or just peace out afterwards -- we're not here to judge! Sometimes it's just nice to read in the company of others for a bit <3).

Sunday September 14th 11am-1pm

Sunday October 19th 11am-1pm

Sunday November 23rd 11am-1pm

Sunday December 21st 11am-1pm

Want to stay and play board games together afterwards? Check in at the register to pay the game cover fee and make some new friends!

**the main dining room is still open for indoor dining and game play regular hours during this time. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table in our main dining room

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
21
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Game Designer Meetup Night
Dec
23
6:00 PM18:00

Game Designer Meetup Night

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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 2025:

January 28th

February 25th

March 25th

April 22nd

May 27th

June 24th

July 22nd

August 26th

September 23rd

October 28th

November 25th

December 23rd

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Homeschooler Hangout
Dec
26
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Sunday Night Trivia
Dec
28
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Jan
23
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

ON THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT...

During a hellish thunderstorm, a scream echoes through the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the beloved local storyteller has been murdered, their body hanging limp from the clocktower. As blood drips onto the cobblestones below, a realisation slowly dawns… a demon has been unleashed, killing by night and taking on human form by day.

Can good find the demon in time? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful town?

WHAT IS THIS GAME?

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

Join us at Bard & Baker on select Fridays in 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!

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

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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!

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Mar
20
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

ON THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT...

During a hellish thunderstorm, a scream echoes through the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the beloved local storyteller has been murdered, their body hanging limp from the clocktower. As blood drips onto the cobblestones below, a realisation slowly dawns… a demon has been unleashed, killing by night and taking on human form by day.

Can good find the demon in time? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful town?

WHAT IS THIS GAME?

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

Join us at Bard & Baker on select Fridays in 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!

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Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night
Apr
24
7:00 PM19:00

Blood on the Clocktower Organized Play Night

ON THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT...

During a hellish thunderstorm, a scream echoes through the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the beloved local storyteller has been murdered, their body hanging limp from the clocktower. As blood drips onto the cobblestones below, a realisation slowly dawns… a demon has been unleashed, killing by night and taking on human form by day.

Can good find the demon in time? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful town?

WHAT IS THIS GAME?

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

Join us at Bard & Baker on select Fridays in 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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
12
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Comic Book Club Monthly Meetup
Sep
11
7:30 PM19:30

Comic Book Club Monthly Meetup

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Join us for our monthly Comic Book Club with our friends at Cromulent Comics! Each month Andrew from Cromulent will pick a featured comic book to read and then will host a meetup in store at Bard & Baker to discuss the monthly selection!

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

September's pick:

Absolute Wonder Woman Volume 1: The Last Amazon

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

September's meetup:

Thursday September 11th 7:30pm-8:30pm at Bard & Baker

October's pick:

Batman: The Long Halloween

(available for purchase from Cromulent Comics in Troy and on their website! --- $10 version available starting October 8th!)

October's meetup:

Thursday October 23rd 7:30pm-8:30pm at Bard & Baker

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Capital Region Sci-Fi &amp; Fantasy Book Club Meetup
Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00

Capital Region Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club Meetup

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Love sci-fi and fantasy books? Want to meet other people that do? Come join the Capital Region Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club in The Cottage at Bard & Baker every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7pm to discuss the book pick of the month!

The September book pick is 'Black Leopard Red Wolf' by Marlon James and we will be meeting on Thursday September 11th and Thursday September 25th to discuss!

No RSVP needed - just show up!

Bard & Baker main dining room is still open for indoor dining and game play regular hours. 518-948-6693 to reserve a regular table.

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
11
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
10
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Cosplayer Meetup Night
Sep
9
6:00 PM18:00

Cosplayer Meetup Night

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Welcome Capital District cosplayers! Join us at Bard & Baker bi-monthly throughout 2025 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 14th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday March 11th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday May 13th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday July 8th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday September 9th 6pm-8pm

Tuesday November 11th 6pm-8pm

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Sunday Night Trivia
Sep
7
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Crafternoons: A 'Bring Your Own' Crafting Meetup
Sep
6
11:00 AM11:00

Crafternoons: A 'Bring Your Own' Crafting Meetup

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Join us at Bard & Baker for select Saturday Crafternoons! Bring your own crafts and enjoy the company of others! Love to knit, crochet, sew, cosplay craft, color, paint, puzzle, model build and more? Bring whatever you’d love to work on and hang out with other craft loving folks like yourself!

Saturday September 6th 11am-1pm

Saturday September 20th 11am-1pm

No need to RSVP! You can just show up! Hope to see you there!

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Puzzle Party: Murdle in the Hedge Maze Jigsaw Puzzle
Sep
5
7:00 PM19:00

Puzzle Party: Murdle in the Hedge Maze Jigsaw Puzzle

Love to puzzle and looking to make some new friends?

Just looking for a relaxing night out on the town with a fun activity and like minded folks?

Join us on select weekend nights at Bard & Baker for our Puzzle Party Nights!

There’s been a murder in Dame Obsidian’s hedge maze, and Deductive Logico is on the case! This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle is a challenging combination of logic puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, and maze. Test your puzzle-building skills and your powers of deduction as you uncover who committed the murder. To play, open the puzzle box to find a Murdle story and logic puzzle printed inside, complete with clues, suspects, weapons, and locations.

Detectives must assemble the jigsaw puzzle without a full image to guide them, use the logic grids in their detective notebook to evaluate the evidence, and solve the maze within the puzzle image to solve the crime.

An all-new challenge for fans of Murdle, this jigsaw puzzle mystery can be played collaboratively in a group, set up as a race between detectives, or tackled solo by brave Murdle experts.

We provide the puzzle and the vibes. $5 cover fee to hang out and work on this awesome puzzle together.

Bring a friend, bring a partner or come solo and join in on the fun. Either way, hope to see you there!

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Flight Night Friday: Vacation Colada Cocktail Flights
Sep
5
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday: Vacation Colada Cocktail Flights

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2025!

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 always also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday September 5th - vacation colada cocktail flights

Friday September 12th - apple cider slush cocktail flights

Friday September 19th - harvest punch cocktail flights

Friday September 26th - spiked apple cider spritz cocktail flights

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
5
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Sep
4
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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D&amp;D Lvl 5 One Shot Adventure: Some Caustic Hospitality
Sep
4
5:30 PM17:30

D&D Lvl 5 One Shot Adventure: Some Caustic Hospitality

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D&D Lvl 5 One Shot Adventure: Some Caustic Hospitality

Date: Thursday, September 4th

Time: 5:30 - 9:30pm 

Cost: $15

Location: Bard & Baker Troy, 501 Broadway, Troy, NY

Join the adventuring party for a Dungeons and Dragons one-shot adventure for 5th level characters. Create your character, grab some dice, and try to save the frontier town of Orlane of the evil that threatens to consume it.

“Rumors run wild of what evil has taken root in the unfortunate town of Orlane. Fields abandoned mid-harvest and farm houses nearly reclaimed by encroaching swampland warn of the once hardy trading post’s eerily sudden decline. Will you and your companions uncover what threatens to swallow up this young frontier town? Or will you too succumb to the hungry darkness?”

This horror-themed 5th Level one-shot adventure is inspired by Douglas Niles’ Dungeon Module N1 for Advanced D&D and will take about 3 and a half hours to complete. Some previous play experience is encouraged but all are invited to join the table!

Come prepared with a character of your own imagining with an uncommon magical item using any currently published 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons materials or use one of the pre-generated characters provided. You are encouraged to bring along writing supplies. The materials and pace of these sessions are intended for participants 14 years and older.

A ticket is required for each participant in your party. Seats are limited so make sure to snag your spot! 

Seating begins at 5:30pm to grab food, drink and settle in before the game begins. Please arrive early if you are planning to choose a pre-generated character so you may familiarize yourself. Printed characters are not required, feel free to play your character on a tablet or app if that is easiest for you.

Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE.

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

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Sep
3
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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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!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Sep
3
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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

Purl & Play Crafting Meetup

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

It's on the first Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

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

2025 Purl & Play Dates (all 6pm-8pm):

January 7th

February 4th

March 4th

April 1st

May 6th

June 3rd

July 1st

August 5th

September 2nd

October 7th

November 4th

December 2nd

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Sci-Fi Movies &amp; TV Themed Trivia Night at Bard &amp; Baker (sponsored by Cromulent Comics!)
Aug
31
6:00 PM18:00

Sci-Fi Movies & TV Themed Trivia Night at Bard & Baker (sponsored by Cromulent Comics!)

Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly themed trivia night on the last Sunday of the month! Sunday August 31st trivia host Matt will be doing Sci-Fi Movies & TV themed trivia night, sponsored by our friends at Cromulent Comics! There will be some extra fun additional round prizes from Cromulent Comics for this fun themed trivia evening.

518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your trivia team!

The Cottage at Bard & Baker will also be open during that time for indoor dining & game play if you prefer to not play trivia. Same phone number to reserve a regular table in our separate dining room.

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Night Trivia
Aug
31
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Night Trivia

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!

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Pokemon Terrarium Workshop with Hangin Handmade
Aug
31
12:00 PM12:00

Pokemon Terrarium Workshop with Hangin Handmade

Come join us at Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe for a fun-filled Pokemon Terrarium Class! Learn how to create your very own miniature Pokemon world in a cute terrarium. You will have a chance to win Pokemon themed prizes and you will be automatically entered for a chance win a $25 gift card to Hangin' Handmade Vendor Boutique.

Our instructor will guide you through the process step by step, so don't worry if you're new to terrarium making. It's a great way to unleash your creativity and show off your love for Pokemon! The event will take place at 501 Broadway, Troy, NY, USA. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

Tickets can be purchased in advance from Evenbrite HERE!

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The Galactic Gala: A Star Wars-inspired Fancy Party
Aug
30
7:30 PM19:30

The Galactic Gala: A Star Wars-inspired Fancy Party

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The Starship Idyllic is preparing for its first inaugural sailing & you have been cordially invited to attend The Galactic Gala!

Join us on Saturday August 30th at 7:30 PM for an out of this galaxy night filled with good vibes from one of our favorite franchises! There will be delightfully themed off-planet drinks & passed hors d’oeuvres. Dress up in your best galactic inspired formal wear & enjoy an evening with new friends & old, for a night you will never forget!

Doors open at 7:30 PM & the event goes until 11:00 PM.

There will be an optional light roleplay element for folks interested the night of:

Observant guests may notice the inaugural sailing has some…suspicious…activity occurring onboard. Choose your alliance and help determine the outcome of the evening — and perhaps even the fate of the ship!

**there is no requirement to join in & you may absolutely come just for the good vibes, food & drinks.

Tickets are required to attend this event & all ages are welcome. Tickets include all you can eat passed hors d’oeuvres. Drinks available at an additional cost the night of. There will be plenty of themed cocktails & mocktails available as well as the standard Bard & Baker drink menu.

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Silent Book Club Meetup
Aug
30
11:00 AM11:00

Silent Book Club Meetup

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Join us at Bard & Baker for our monthly Silent Book Club Meetup on Saturday August 30th 11am-1pm & enjoy some silent community bonding.

Bring your own books and read in silent with other book lovers, then hang out afterwards together if you like! (or just peace out afterwards -- we're not here to judge! Sometimes it's just nice to read in the company of others <3)

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College Student Night
Aug
29
6:00 PM18:00

College Student Night

Welcome new incoming AND welcome back to returning college students! Friday August 29th is your night to come meet other board game loving college students just like you! Whether it's your first year or fourth year, all college students are welcome to attend -- be ready to play new games & make new friends!

Students get half priced game covers on weekends & always 10% off food & drinks.

No need to RSVP -- just show up! Hope to see you there!

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Flight Night Friday: Tropical Spritz Cocktail Flights
Aug
29
5:00 PM17:00

Flight Night Friday: Tropical Spritz Cocktail Flights

Flight Night Fridays continue in 2025!
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 always also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!

Friday August 1st - coffee and ice cream cocktail flights

Friday August 8th - creamsicle cocktail flights

Friday August 15th - frozen daiquiri cocktail flights

Friday August 22nd - fun flavored gin and tonic cocktail flights

Friday August 29th - tropical spritz cocktail flights

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Homeschooler Hangout
Aug
29
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschooler Hangout

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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Block Printing Workshop with Opal Hexen
Aug
28
6:30 PM18:30

Block Printing Workshop with Opal Hexen

Come and learn a new skill and leave with a block and print of your very own! We will be going through the whole process from drawing to printing, and we will be using a printing press. Bard & Baker is a local boardgame cafe with amazing menu of food and drinks. We meet in their back room, and when you check in with Opal they can provide you with a drink ticket for your order! https://www.bardandbaker.com

Opal Hexen is a local printmaker and artist in Troy, who's work can be found at Nerdy By Nature, and vending at local markets like the Troy Farmers Market, Big Gay Markets, and Upstate Punkrock Flea Markets! https://www.opalhexen.com

Included with your ticket is a student grade set of carving tools, a 4x6" block, printing supplies, use of the printing press, and the knowledge and expertise of Opal while you create!

Tickets can be purchased HERE in advance!

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Pathfinder Society Organized Play
Aug
28
6:00 PM18:00

Pathfinder Society Organized Play

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play
Aug
27
6:00 PM18:00

Looking for Group Night: Open Board Game Play

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

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!

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Gunpla Casual Model Building Meetup Night
Aug
27
6:00 PM18:00

Gunpla Casual Model Building Meetup Night

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

Calling all gunpla and model building hobbyists! We have a guest running an awesome new meetup in store on Wednesday August 27th 6pm-8pm!

This is a 'bring your own' kit and materials style crafting meetup. Hang out and build with other fellow hobbyists! Bring one you're already working on, or some from your 'to build' pile.

Chat with others and make new friends, or build in silence surrounded by others -- it's up to you! No need to RSVP -- you can just show up night of!

While the guest organizing this is specifically building Gundam, they encourage all hobbyists to attend! You can bring any model kit you like, or bring another craft entirely different and enjoy the environment hanging out with other like minded folks. All ages welcome!

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Homeschooler Hangout
Aug
27
2:00 PM14:00

Homeschooler Hangout

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

Join us at Bard & Baker on Wednesdays and Fridays each week for our Homeschooler Hangout days!

Wednesdays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 11am-5pm, enjoy homeschoolers and their families enjoy half priced game covers and 10% off food and drinks! Bring your study materials and enjoy a relaxing environment to learn and do homework, then when you’re finished stay a little longer and enjoy a board game library of over 1000 board games to choose and play from! Meet other homeschooled kids and families and make some new friends along the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cover charge if just using the space to teach/learn/study in. Game cover only applies if accessing the Bard & Baker board game library.

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