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Flower and Garden Expo Promo
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37th Annual Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo
The Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo is March 27-29, 2026, at Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY.
Charities & FundraisersNature & OutdoorsTastings & PairingsStaff PicksFestivals & Fairs
McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180
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2026 Love Albany Egg Hunt
Hoppy news, you're invited to the 2026 Love Albany Egg Hunt!
Kids EventsFree EventsStaff PicksEaster
Washington Park, 35 Willet Street Albany, NY 12210
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Open Mic with Alex Riddell Feb 11th and Feb 25th
Open Mic Night with Alex Riddell
Open Mic Night- Feb 11th and Feb 25th, Bring your Instruments, your Band Mates, your thirst and appetite! Not into getting on stage? That's ok! Come support your local musicians!
Seven Dining & Catering, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Empire State Plaza
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Empire State Plaza!
Holiday Food & Drink EventsSt. Patrick's DayStaff Picks
Empire State Plaza South Concourse, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
Gilmore Girls Craft & Trivia Night
Paint a Gilmore Girls inspired mug to take home, test your Stars Hollow knowledge with trivia, and don't miss a special surprise at this cozy library program!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Union College Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert
The Union College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. Tim Olsen, presents a program featuring instrumental and vocal jazz and pop classics.
Concerts (Live Music)
Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Circus Promo
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth
Picture jaw-dropping moments, world-class performances, and incredible sights - all powered by a pop music playlist packed with today's biggest hits and original tracks.
Staff PicksPerforming Arts
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
Henny Jenny
Seven Dining & Catering is featuring: Live Karaoke with Henny Jenny & the Rooster
What day is it? THURSDAY What are we? THIRSTY Where should we go? SEVEN DINING & CATERING What should we do? SING, SING, SING!!!
Seven Dining & Catering, 7 Northside Drive CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
Vermont Law and Graduate School's Albany Regional Energy Symposium- March 12, 2026
Albany Regional Energy Symposium
This in-person program will explore the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping energy policy and decision-making, and will feature expert panels and a distinguished keynote address.
Seminars
St. Anne's Institute, 160 N Main Avenue Albany, NY 12206
Cinema Club
Queen of Katwe (2016)
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Virtual Author Talk: Author Kate Quinn
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. This week, Kate Quinn will discuss her latest book, The Astral Library. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Nathan Amaral, violin
Free Concert: Nathan Amaral, violin
This young Brazilian violinist has already performed as soloist with the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra and won first prize at the 2024 Sphinx Competition.
Concerts (Live Music)Free Events
Mont Pleasant Middle School, 1121 Forest Road Schenectady, NY 12303
Shenendehowa Middle School Jazz Bands
Join us for performances by the Acadia, Gowana, and Koda Middle Schools' Jazz Bands!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Mini-Golf in the Library!
Celebrate nine Novel Holidays with a round of mini-golf!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
HERKIMER!
"Herkimer! How My Ignorant Immigrant Ancestors Saved America and You Can Too"
Upstate history comes alive in "Herkimer!" at SoloFest 2026 in Catskill
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Seven Bistro Harmonic Duo March 13th
Harmonic Duo- Live Music at Seven Bistro
It's FREAKY FRIDAY!!!! Join us Friday the 13th and rock the night away with live music from Harmonic Duo! Bring your dancing shoes, your back up vocals, and song requests!!! The Harmonic Duo is he...
Seven Bistro, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
Impro SK
Improvised Sketch Comedy Night Featuring: Slacker, Armando, Jukebox
Slacker! No, we aren't calling you names-- Slacker is a great long-form improv format we'll be bringing to life, along with an Armando and Jukebox!
Theater
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
people exploring an indoor sports expo
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2026 Upstate Sports Summer Expo
Beat cabin fever and dive into summer! Formerly known as the Adirondack Sports Summer Expo, the newly renamed Upstate Sports Summer Expo returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center on March 14-15.
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
HERKIMER!
"Herkimer! How My Ignorant Immigrant Ancestors Saved America and You Can Too"
Upstate history comes alive in "Herkimer!" at SoloFest 2026 in Catskill
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Photo of decorated eggs
Ukrainian Egg Pysanka class
Learn traditional technique layering dye and wax. Please register in advance okcahka.l@gmail.com or Eventbrite
Easter
Ukrainian American Cultural Center, 402 25th Street Watervliet, NY 12189
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