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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!
Spectator SportsStaff Picks
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: Funk & Jam 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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Palace Theatre Community Block Party
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the annual Community Block Party!
Festivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Staff PicksKids
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
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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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New jerusalem home of the saved, 158 shetidan ave Albany, NY 12212
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2026 Jazz on Jay: Ragtime Windjammers
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
Virtual Author Talk
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors/thought leaders. This week, Reyna Grande will discuss her book Migrant Heart. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
HYBRID: Daytime Book Group
All are welcome to attend our new and popular fiction and nonfiction book club!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Rice Homestead, Home of the Mayfield Historical Society
Annual Ice Cream Social
Annual Ice Cream Social and Plaque Unveiling
Museums & Historic Sites
The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road Gloversville, NY 12078
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Thursday Night Lecture Series
Gather Thursday nights for an engaging scientific lecture series following a communal, pot-luck meal. Bring a dish to pass or a suggested donation of $5.
Educational
Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
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Rock the Block Concert Series: Plush (Opening set by Alex Riddell)
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
Read the Rainbow Book Club
Celebrate queer books!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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