On Deck
Restaurant Week, an adult spelling bee, a dog-friendly paw-ty, and the Saratoga Oscars watch party you won't want to miss.
Wednesday, February 26
Saratoga County Restaurant Week: Restaurant Week returns to Saratoga County this Wednesday through next Thursday. Stop by one of the participating restaurants—including The Hideaway, Thirsty Owl, Saratoga Winery, Hattie’s, Prime, Coat Room, and many more from Clifton Park to Saratoga—for $25, $34, or $45 dinner deals. (Other restaurants are offering discounted breakfast and lunch specials, as well.)
Thursday, February 27
Dine to Donate at Panza’s: From 5-9pm on Thursday, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and Panza's Restaurant are partnering for a dine-to-donate evening. Panza’s will donate 10% of all food sales through the evening to the Foundation to support its mission to preserve and enhance the heritage of Saratoga Springs.
100 Days to Belmont: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is starting the countdown to the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga with a special night to support its Freedom Rein program, which helps veterans and service members through the healing power of equine therapy, at Horseshoe Inn Bar and Grill. The $55 ticket includes live music and a buffet.
Saturday, March 1
Impressions Pups’ 11th Annual Birthday Pawty: Grab your pups for a paw-some day at Impressions of Saratoga. Every year, the Broadway boutique celebrates the five dogs you can typically find in the store’s office—Cookie, Smitty, Pupa, Byrdie, and Thatcher—with a dog-friendly afternoon of treats and activities. Dogs must be well behaved, good with other dogs, and leashed at all times.
Sip and Spell for the Kids: Kings Tavern’s annual adult spelling bee returns this Saturday at 2pm. Compete in the bee for $10, or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a wide assortment of prizes. All proceeds will benefit the CARE Committee, an organization that supports the needs of Corinth students and their families through a backpack program, food pantry, clothes zone, and more.
Fright Night: In 2023, local filmmaker Spencer Sherry released The Monkey, the first film adaptation of Stephen King’s short story of the same name. Last week, a Hollywood version of the story, directed by and starring Osgood Perkins was released. See both films this Saturday at Scene One Cinemas in Wilton Mall (at noon and 2pm) and then head over to Putnam Place at 8pm for Creatures of the Night, an animal print–themed dance party by Planetarium Party and the culmination of of Fright Night.
The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show: The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs’ annual Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center this Saturday and Sunday. The show will feature a wide variety of exhibitors in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor, heating and plumbing, financial and professional services, and many more.
Sunday, March 2
Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Concert III: REACH: This Sunday at 3pm, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will hold its program, “Reach,” at Universal Preservation Hall. The program will feature John Musto performing his “Litany” and “Piano Concerto #2,” Debussy’s “Children’s Corner,” and guest vocalist Ann Marie Adamick.
Oscar Night at Mittler’s: Movie buffs, assemble! This Sunday, Mittler’s is teaming up with Tango Fusion to host an Oscars watch party complete with specialty drinks and an unlimited appetizer bar. Prizes will be awarded for the best celebrity costume and most original costume. Tickets are $35; call 518.886.9015 to get your yours.
—Morgan