"Indignation" Film Screening. It's about an awkward and introverted young Jewish man who enrolls in a Christian college in Ohio in order to escape being drafted into the Korean War. 7 p.m. at Page Hall, UAlbany Downtown Campus 135 Western Avenue, Albany 12203.

Winter birds workshop. Learn how to identify various species, distinguish males from females, species feeding habits & preferences, and more. Free, but register early!

The Healing Water of Sharon Spring. A look into the mineral waters, bathhouses, and water temples that made Sharon Springs, NY world-famous.  Registration at: https://tinyurl.com/healingwaterofsharonspring. Event starts at  7 p.m. via online

Open Auditions for The Sound of Music. This production will be directed by Dawn Oesch, with musical direction by Richard Cherry, and choreography by Diane Lachtrupp. January 22 (children only) at 5:30 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday, January 23 & 24 (adults, including Liesl and Rolf) at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30. at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near JC Penney).

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

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

Gallupville House Meeting. It will be the funniest meeting of the year because it's our event planning meeting. Bring your ideas for events you would like to see this year at the Gallupville House, 6:30 p.m. at Gallupville House  913 NY-443, Gallupville, 12073

The Sweetheart Deal. North Country ARTS is excited to announce their new Rodney Allen Bentley Exhibition,  Exhibit will run from Jan 14 to Feb 18. This show will feature a reception on Saturday, January 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 71 Lawrence St, Glens Falls, 12801

Esyo String Day. We have incredible guest artists coming to give performance masterclasses for our students and a hands-on string maintenance workshop with an expert violin maker. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Empire State Youth Orchestra, at Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, 12305