Ireland Trip Info. Info Session for Chamber Trip to Ireland Travel in October 2023, Get Details Jan. 26. 5 p.m. at Bethlehem YMCA, 900 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 12054

Book Talk & Lecture. Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics - WEBINAR. The New York State Library is pleased to host Anastasia Curwood, Ph.D. Please register for this online program https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/10092572 12 p.m. via virtual

Just Breathe! Little Edisons to read a book about staying healthy, discovering how blood circulates, and learn how our heart and lungs work together. Jan 25 to Jan 28.  Cost $40 Classes will start from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of Innovation & Science 15 Museum Dr, Schenectady, 12308

Winter Restaurant & Entertainment Week. All Menus & Specials will be posted on www.guilderlandchamber.com Barcelona, 110 Grill, Tara Kitchen, Jacob & Anthony's, Peaches Cafe, Northern Barrell, Cafe Calabria II, The Bunker, Apex Entertainment, Sage Bistro, Tru by Hilton, Nicole's Restaurant, Athos & More! Sponsored By: Albany County Legislature Jan 25 to 31. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Participating Locations throughout Guilderland, Altamont, and Voorheesville Communities. 

Free travel present. Free travel presentation Ireland: Countryside of the Emerald Isle. 6 p.m. at Schenectady Hibernian Hall 1748 State St. Schenectady

Industrial Policy in Eastern New York. Balsas will discuss urban industrial transformations occurring in NYS, and recent major projects on former industrial sites in Upstate New York. The ticket cost $8 at schenectadyhistorical.org/event/balsas.  A link will be sent to SCHS members before the presentation. 7 p.m. via online

Danish String Quartet. A blend of Nordic folk music and creative interpretations of classical music to Albany. January 26, Performance in Context discussion. Registration is required, visit www.friendsofchambermusic.org 7 p.m. via Zoom.

The Albany Chefs’ Food and Wine Festival is back! The 3-day festival returns on Thursday, January 26 with the Mayor’s Reception. On Friday, January 27, the Grand Tastings & Seminars kick off at 4 p.m. followed by the “Slider Slam!” at 8 p.m.. Then play your cards at the Grand Gala dinner on Saturday, January 28 at the Capital Center 55 Eagle St, Albany, 12207

Colonial Ice Cream Parlor. We’ll teach you how you can make a frozen custard the old-fashioned way. And of course, you’ll get a taste! The ticket cost $10. Ticket and RSVP at schenectadyhistorical.org/event/icecream. 10 a.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Beer Dinner. 8 Course Tasting Menu with Beer Paring Cost $80 per person, includes Beer Pairing. Contact Northern Barrell  to reserve your seat at 518-655-0122. 4 to 7 p.m. at 10 N Main Street Voorheesville,