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Tri-City ValleyCats: 2026 Season
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See the Tri-City ValleyCats compete at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY, during their 2026 season!
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Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave Troy, NY 12180
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2026 Summer In The City Free Movie Series
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Each week in July & August, get out of the heat and step inside the cool Palace Theatre for an afternoon of fun activities and a FREE family-friendly movie!
Staff PicksFilm ScreeningsKidsFree Events
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12207
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Arts in the City
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Arts in the City is a free, family-friendly summer program happening every Wednesday from July-September that brings music, dance, wellness, poetry, and visual arts to unique locations across Albany.
Staff PicksConcerts (Live Music)Performing ArtsFine Arts & GalleriesBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Albany, NY 12207
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2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Classic Rock 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
Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Rd Albany, NY 12203
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Rock the Dock Music Festival
Rock the Dock Music Festival takes place at The Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George, NY on July 11, 2026.
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting
Are You Having Trouble Controlling the Way You Eat? Are you underweight? Overweight? Obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution--FA.
Health & Wellness
Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place Latham, NY 12110
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Morning Dance Classes at Jacob's Pillow
Come dance at Jacob's Pillow! On Wednesdays - Fridays, join us for a variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
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Capital Concert Series Featuring Ding Dong
The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is back!
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Free Events
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: The Refrigerators
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Morning Dance Classes at Jacob's Pillow
Come dance at Jacob's Pillow! On Wednesdays - Fridays, join us for a variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
PIPPIN
PIPPIN: A Bridge Street Theatre Emerging Artists Production
A Bridge Street Theatre Emerging Artists Production, Pippin features performers ages 15-25 in the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Schwartz, running July 9-19, 2026. bridgest.org
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
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
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2026 Jazz on Jay: The Keith Pray Ortet
Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!
Free EventsSummer Concert Series (Live Music)
Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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Thursday Night Lecture Series - Special Kick-Off Event
Gather Thursday nights for an engaging scientific lecture series following a communal, pot-luck meal.
Educational
Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
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Rock the Block Concert Series: Magical Mystery Doors (Beatles/Zeppelin/Doors Tribute)
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Staff Picks
Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
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UNITE NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration) #Actorvists
Tired of choosing the lesser of two evils at the ballot box?
Theater
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
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