‘Geeks Night Out’-themed Troy Night Out this Friday
TROY, N.Y. » This month Troy Night Out celebrates all things “geek” while shopping, dining and exploring Downtown Troy! Get out and about on Friday to support local and explore small businesses in Troy from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and beyond.
February’s Troy Night Out honors hobbies, interests, discoveries and inventions with “Geeks Night Out” welcoming you to downtown Troy during this winter month.
Attendees can meet local entrepreneurs, enjoy the unique spaces the city has to offer and get to learn, share and meet likeminded enthusiasts.
Downtown Troy kicks- off with the grand opening of Rose Hair & Healing. Their new single chair “speakeasy” salon welcomes guests with libations, cuts and weirdo make-up. Weathered Wood shares the same space, filling it with gorgeous driftwood arbors, furniture, and lights. The small business owners are creative and driven in the district.
The celebration continues at “Artcentric Tardis,” photographs and beads at Artcentric Marketplace.
518Prints calls all clothing geeks, sneakerheads and aspiring designers for their Brand Networking Night. Bring ideas and get feedback on custom screen printing, promotional merchandising and the beginning stages of business.
“The Way We Work(ed)” a collaborative exhibition with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street Program, opens at the Hart Cluett Historic House Museum. See how technology has impacted work for over 200 years in Rensselaer County.
Stop by Funcycled from 7- 8 p.m. for a photo op with a New Hope Stormtrooper.
Slidin Dirty’s force is also strong for this Troy Night Out. They already have the tiki mugs, the owner with his Star Wars tattoos, and expect a cocktail from Baby Yoda paired with a Mando Sando.
If you forgot to wear your “geek” T-shirt, Troy Cloth & Paper has made-in-Troy Tron, Batman 518 and Star Wars shirts. Wear it to Manory’s an ensure your special Geeks Night Out discount on half-priced beers and geeky cocktails like Kahl Drinko Mimosa (Game of Thrones) and The Rick Sanchez Blue Drink (Rick and Morty).
1st Playable Productions makes great games and loves what they do. Stop by their studio for VR demonstrations, video games and fun activities for kids and adults.
Pick up some truly retro and contemporary video games at Pastime Legends Video Games after dining on similar themed food and drink offered in true geek chic fashion at Bard and Baker Board Game Café.
Burrito burrito will give out a free arcade gameplay for Franklin Alley Social Club. Take home a puzzle (10% off) from Pause Gallery.
Play into the night at Aquilonia Comics & Cards with Magic the Gathering or peruse their comic books, board games and more.
Divine Sisterhood NY presents a workshop based on ‘ The Wizard of Oz,’ to renew the spirit, stimulate your brain, touch your heart and muster the courage for change. Superior Merchandise Company digs deep with the return of their Vinyl Club.
For art nerds and collectors, Martinez Gallery welcomes the opening reception of “Re-install,” and Clement Frame Shop & Gallery’s “Annual Winter into Spring Sale” offers affordable works for all budgets. Wine enthusiasts will enjoy Hudson-Chatham Winery’s ‘Guess the Grape’ game with a mystery tasting. Guess it correctly and receive 10% off a purchase. Brown’s Brewing Co. challenges their bartenders, Jocks vs. Nerds; who will sell more.
Enjoy the soundtrack of ‘ Revenge of the Nerds’ at Nighthawks while ending the night with farm
to-table food and crafted drinks. More music can be found just outside of the downtown district at Oakwood Community Center. ‘ Funkamania: A Night of Music & Art’ featuring Doc
Horton and the Jay Street Band and artwork by Amy Modesti. This is just a sampling of the many happenings downtown.
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Friday, February 28th and the last Friday of every month for Troy Night Out, taking place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and beyond.
View the Troy Night Out program online at www. downtowntroy. org/ troynight- out the last Wednesday of the month. Or pick up a copy at participating downtown businesses or the Downtown Troy BID office located at 251 River St. Listings are also available via the EventStroll mobile phone app.