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Don't Miss the Best Things to Do in Albany and the Capital Region This Weekend!

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Are you ready to make the most of the upcoming weekend? Want to have fun with family or friends? View our picks for the best and most exciting things to do in Albany and the Capital Region this weekend, including Troy, Schenectady, Colonie, and more. These Capital Region events are not-to-be missed!

The Time Capsule exhibition at the Albany Institute of History & Art
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The Time Capsule: What We Found Under Philip Schuyler
Nearly a century after the Philip Schuyler statue in front of City Hall was installed, its removal prompted the discovery of a hidden Time Capsule box buried below. The contents are now on display!
Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210
Form and Function is a curated group exhibition that delves into the captivating interplay between artistry and functionality in ceramics.
Form & Function (Artist Reception)
Arlene's Artist Materials is delighted to present "Form and Function," a curated group exhibition that delves into the captivating interplay between artistry and functionality in ceramics.
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd Albany, NY 12205
Powersiren duo perform rug city bar and lounge this friday
Powersiren duo performing soft rock covers ranging from fleetwood mac cranberries ccr .
Rug city bar and lounge, 14 E Main St, FL 2, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Mohawk Golf Club Greet the Season: Kentucky Derby Party
The annual Mohawk Golf Club Greet the Season event will be Kentucky Derby themed this year! Dress to impress in your derby best. Stay after to watch the derby. Food tickets will be available.
Mohawk Golf Club, 1849 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12309
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Spring/Summer 2024 Got Kids? at the Altamont Fairgrounds
Visit us at the Altamont Fairground for our massive children's sale!!!!
Altamont Fairgrounds, 1 Arlington Street Altamont, NY 12009
⭐ Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
⭐ Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue
Armory Studios NY - Schenectady, 125 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12305
Four 18th century militia members facing the Old Stone Fort
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"Loyalty Prevailed Over Every Other Consideration": 18th Century Militia Muster
The Old Stone Fort invites you to step into history, with 2 days of living history activities, programming, musket firings, taking you back to the build-up to the American Revolution in Schoharie!
Old Stone Fort, 145 Fort Rd. Schoharie, NY 12157
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Albany Institute Gallery Tour
Gallery Tour of the Albany Institute of History & Art
Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave Albany/NY/12210, NY 12210
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Albany Patroons Basketball vs Tristate Admiraos
The Albany Patroons are a professional basketball team that plays in the TBL Basketball League. The teams homecourt is the Washington Avenue Armory located at 195 Washington Avenue, Albany NY https...
Washington Avenue Armory, 195 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210
Dream a World
Dream a World
Genet Elementary School, 29 Englewood Avenue East Greenbush, NY 12061
Capital City Laughs @ Fort Orange Brewing
Capital City Laughs at Fort Orange Brewing
On Saturday May 4th come laugh at one of the best breweries in town with top stand up comedians from around the Capital Region and from NYC! Tickets @ Eventbrite - search Capital City Laughs
Fort Orange Brewing, 450 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12204
spring salsa gala event
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Salsateca Saturdays: Spring Salsa Gala!!
Beginner-Friendly Salsa Latin Social Dance event in Downtown Albany! w/Live Salsa Band!!!
Ritmo Room, 173 Spruce St Albany, NY 12210
raindow run 2024
2024 Pride 5K Rainbow Run
The annual Capital Pride 5K Rainbow Run follow by the 3rd annual PAWRade at noon!
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St Albany, NY 12207
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Mark your calendar for May 5th for the return of The Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market.
Empire Live, 93 N Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Join us this year on Sunday, May 5 when Tequila Manzanita will be tapped again! As a special pairing, we will be making walking tacos, nachos, and burritos!
Nine Pin Ciderworks LLC, 929 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
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Annual Albany History Fair: "400 Years of Going Dutch"
The Albany History Fair is back again in Historic Cherry Hill! This year's theme is "400 Years of Going Dutch."
Historic Cherry Hill, 523 1/2 South Pearl Street Albany, NY 
Forbidden Music Regained
Forbidden Music Regained
Musicians of Ma'alwyck presents Forbidden Music Regained, a concert series featuring works by Jewish composers in the Netherlands who faced persecution during the Second World War.
Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd, #100 Albany, NY 12208