Collar City to celebrate culture, diversity
TROY, N.Y. » This month’s Troy Night Out event will celebrate culture, diversity and inclusion in the city’s downtown district.
Troy Night Out is a monthly event held from 5 to 9 p.m. on the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy, when thousands of people take the opportunity to shop, dine and explore the diverse offerings within the district.
This month’s event theme is “Culture, Diversity & Inclusion,”providing a space for connecting, exchange, and learning. Monument Square will have information from organizations such as, the Albany branch of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, the Pride Center of the Capital Region, and The New Russia Cultural Center, an organization striving to expand the public’s understanding and appreciation of Russian arts, history and culture in the United States.
As always, throughout the evening attendees will be able to enjoy art events, music venues, restaurants and boutiques of all varieties.
Eateries will offer both global and local cuisines, including Lebanese, Mediterranean, Korean and Greek dishes.
Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen on Ferry Street, a business by immigrants for immigrants, will have a #weareimmigrants photo booth campaign, along with an immigrant story sharing program.
Entertainment will range from bellydancing to local artwork to altcountry, folky Americana music.
River Street shop Nine Steps Away to Africa will be selling African jewelry, Dashiki clothing, drums, shea butter and black soaps.
Argyle Gallery on Fourth Street will hold a special Drink & Draw session, during which participants are encouraged to bring their art boards, drawing supplies and beverage of choice to partake in an evening of sketching at this artist/social gathering space, beginning at 6 pm.
Over on Second Street, the Rensselaer County Historical Society is welcoming the public to view its exhibitions, including one on Uncle Sam in preparation for the Fourth of July.
This event is free and open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m.
Additionally, Troy Night Outers can get a sneak peek of the new Harrison’s Corner Market, a deli, market, and craft beer store opening soon at 96 Congress St. This new space will host an event called Broot: An Outsider Art Pop-Up for this June Troy Night Out.
Troy Night Out will also offer a special place for kids this Friday. The Troy YMCA is partnering with the Sage Colleges for Kids Night Out, providing a fun, safe atmosphere for children ages five to 12 to play at Russell Sage College while their parents enjoy their night out. Preregistration is required on the Troy YMCA website, with a fee of $10 per child.
Pets won’t be left out either. Henry Loves Betty, in its new location on First Street, will host a hound and human happy hour featuring beer from Rare Form Brewery.
Troy Night Out program can be found at participating downtown businesses, the Downtown Troy BID office located at 251 River Street, or online at www. downtowntroy.org/troynight-out. Listings are also available via the Troy Night Out event stroll mobile phone app.
Shoppers, diners and explorers can stay up to date with the latest Troy Night Out happenings by following www.facebook.com/ troynightout.
For more information about Downtown Troy, visit DowntownTroy.org.