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TIME OUT OTSEGO for FRIDAY, August 21

Music in Downtown Oneonta

LIVE MUSIC—5:30 p.m. Trundlebones. The Al Gallodoro Memorial Stage, Muller Plaza, Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 434-8458 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122182426142871699&set=pcb.122182428140871699

ANTIQUE POWER DAYS—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tractors from antique to classic, engines, antique trucks/cars, agricultural, domestic and more. Friday featuring a tractor rodeo at 11 a.m. and tractor ride for cancer at 2 p.m. The Old Grange Hall, 118 Beaver Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3015 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1021943053952725&set=gm.10165737912867848&idorvanity=29946947847

YOGA—9 a.m. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2004401473803925/2004401483803924?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

BEGINNER MAHJONG—9 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252

OUTDOORS—10 a.m. “Bear Cub Club: Dinosaurs and Rocks.” For kids ages 4-6, parents welcome. Free; registration required. Meet at the Nature Center at Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Road 31, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8662 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1470877625086515&set=a.351163397057949

COFFEE & PUZZLES—10 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252

YOGA—10 a.m. Held each Friday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1317002273901777&set=a.418484840420196

SENIOR ART—10-11 a.m. “Oil Painting for Seniors.” Held Fridays through 8/28. Worcester Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1297700452498626&set=a.418484840420196

POTTERY—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Hand Building: Making Mobiles.” Meets Fridays through 9/4. Fees apply; registration required. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Summer2026/HandBuildingMakingMobiles3weeks

BENEFIT—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Art Sale: Ready for a New Chapter.” Special art sale to benefit the Smithy Gallery and Clay Studio. Featuring works by local artist Anda Stelian. Continues 8/22. Held at Anda’s barn, 103 Hillary Road, Roseboom. (857) 753-8013 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1660716272539936&set=a.673914991220074

NEW EXHIBITS—10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Craft: Revolutionary and Now;” and “The Oakroom Artists—Regional Art Gallery Show.” On view through 10/9. Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 or https://www.amandcl.org/upcoming-exhibitions

SENIOR COFFEE HOUR—10:30 a.m. Coffee, tea, pastries, games, puzzles, special events and good conversation. Held each Friday. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600 or https://libraries.4cls.org/hartwick/events/

BLOOD DRIVE—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delhi United Ministry, 1 Church Street, Delhi. RedCrossBlood.org

SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of chicken cacciatore, rotini in sauce, Italian-blend vegetables, tossed salad and pudding parfait. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Summer2026/OpenStudio8Weeks

OPENING RECEPTION—5-7 p.m. “Made in New York: Textured.” Invitational exhibit showcasing the work of New York State artisans. Also “Earth, Water, Sky: Landscapes Real and Imagined,” featuring a collection of oil paintings by Cooperstown artist Marjie Dennin. Free and open to the public. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or https://www.cooperstownart.com/

LIVE MUSIC—6-9 p.m. The Lake House Summer Concert Series: Dead and Coe. Back patio, The Lake House, 2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs. (720) 940-8377 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122214896300321695&set=a.122109156536321695

LIVE MUSIC—6-10 p.m. Big Empty. Includes food truck, outdoor/indoor bar and bonfire. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. info@ommegang.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=988101080438906&set=a.160120909903598

THEATER—7 p.m. “Summer Shortcuts XVI.” Six fast paced, 10-minute plays blending comedy, drama and suspense. Fees apply. Also showing at 7 p.m. on 8/22 and at 3 p.m. on 8/23 and other dates through 8/30. The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street, Margaretville. jessica@theopeneyetheater.com or https://www.theopeneyetheater.org/

THEATER—7 p.m. Reading of the one-act play “Darius” by celebrated French author Jean-Benoit Patricot. Tickets required. Also performed at 3 p.m. on 8/23. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or https://www.hydehall.org/upcoming-events

THEATER—7:30 p.m. “The Civilities.” Free; suggested donation appreciated. Also showing at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on 8/22 and at 5 p.m. on 8/23. Presented by the Franklin Stage Company at Chapel Hall, Franklin. 25 Institute Street, Franklin. (607) 829-3700 or https://franklinstagecompany.org/events/home/

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