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2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: R&B Night
The 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series returns for its 37th year with a fresh "neighborhood-hopping" format, bringing six weeks of free, world-class music to iconic locations across Albany.
Free EventsSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Staff Picks
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St Albany, NY 12207
Dad Fest 2026
2026 Dad Fest in Albany NY
Dad Fest is the City of Albany's celebration of all the fantastic fathers out there.
Festivals & FairsCar ShowsFree EventsStaff Picks
Washington Park, Washington Park Road Albany, NY 12203
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2026 Make Music Albany
Make Music Albany is a community event that aims to strengthen social and cultural ties, elevate the profile of our city internationally, and supports amateur and professional musicians.
Staff Picks
Albany, NY 12207
opera saratoga summer
2026 Opera Saratoga Summer Festival
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Opera Saratoga presents the '26 Summer Festival - our 65th Anniversary Season! Join us from May 20-June 28, 2026 for opera that is stripped-down, up close, and unmistakably NOW.
Multiple Locations, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Clifton Park Carnival
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The Clifton Park Carnival brings 11 days of classic family entertainment to 22 Clifton County Road, running from May 28th through June 7th.
Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Drive to Live in Albany
A stage play set in 1952 about a Black Family with members residing in Albany and Harlem. The Albany family members are insistent on the Harlem family visiting Albany.
Theater
Interfaith Sanctuary, 959 Madison Avenue, Former College of St Rose Campus Albany, NY 12203
Outside photo of Interfaith Sanctuary
Drive to Live in Albany
A stage play set in 1952 about a Black Family with members residing in Albany and Harlem. The Albany family members are insistent on the Harlem family visiting Albany.
Theater
Interfaith Sanctuary, 959 Madison Avenue, Former College of St Rose Campus Albany, NY 12203
Monsters
"Monsters of the American Cinema"
"Monsters of the American Cinema," May 28-June 7 at BridgeStreetTheatre.org. A grieving guardian and his teenage ward bond over horror movies until that connection begins to unravel in unsettling ways
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Opera Saratoga Presents: Happy End
Opera Saratoga Presents: Happy End
Get ready for music that sizzles, satire that bites, and a partnership that's rewriting the future of opera in New York.
Performing Arts
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
3rd Annual Clarksville Spring Market
3rd Annual Clarksville Spring Market
3rd Annual Clarksville Spring Market
Free Events
Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Tpke Clarksville, NY 12041
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48th Delightful®Run for Women
Join us for the 48th Delightful®Run for Women on May 30, 2026 at 9am!
Charities & Fundraisers5Ks, Walks & RacesStaff Picks
Downtown Albany, Washington Avenue and Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
charcuterie board
Dot Mandala Charcuterie Board
Design a beautiful and unique dot mandala design on a charcuterie board, perfect for entertaining!
Arts, Crafts & DIY Classes
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Junk in the Trunk Community Garage Sale
Someone else's junk could be your treasure!
Garage Sales
Rensselaer City School District, 25 Van Rensselaer Drive Rensselaer, NY 12144
Unity's Crafty Rummage Sale
Unity's Crafty Rummage Sale!
Unity Lutheran Church Albany Whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, home decor, or a hidden gem at a bargain price, there is something here for everyone.
Garage Sales
Unity Lutheran Albany Church, 1500 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203
Local Author Event at MochaLisa's feat. S.W. Miron
Local Author Event Feat. S.W. Miron
Meet local author S.W. Miron and check out her book Scenes from My Skeleton Closet.
MochaLisa's Caffe & Books, 22 Clifton Country Road, Suite 78 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Alternatives
Alternatives is an immersive, multi-disciplinary showcase bringing together a dynamic group of artists working across sound, performance, and visual media.
Performing Arts
Mount Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress Street Troy, NY 12180
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Albany All Stars Roller Derby Bout
Albany All Stars is having a bout/game at the Washington Ave armory. Doors open at 6p, first whistle at 7pm, $15 at the door
Spectator Sports
Washington Avenue Armory, 195 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12204
Albany Firebirds arena football on the field at line of scrimmage.
Albany Firebirds vs Oceanside Bombers
Proud member of Arena Football One (AF1), the Albany Firebirds is the Northeast's only pro arena football team.
Spectator SportsStaff Picks
MVP Arena, 51 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
Spo Bro
Spontaneous Broadway
The all improvised musical comedy extravaganza! LIMITED RUN! May 9, 16, 30, June 6 ONLY!
Theater
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady, Schenectady City of Schenectady, NY 12305
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Sunday Worship
St. Andrew's is an inclusive community, affirming God's grace, with an open and growing heart, mind, and spirit - called to serve ALL in Jesus' name.
Religious & Spiritual
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 10 N Main Ave Albany, NY 12203
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