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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
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
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
Celebrate America's 250th: The Mystery of Ft. Edward's Jane McCrea
Join us for this presentation in celebration of America's 250th.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
8" Wreath and all trinkets provided!! You bring your good intentions!
Witch Bells Doorknob Hanger! FREE Mac N' Cheese Bar!
Join us for the craft and stay for the magic!
Unique & Notable
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Virtual Author Talk
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors. This week, Karin Slaughter will discuss her North Falls series. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
John Edward Events
Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Albany!
Experience real connections, powerful validations, and messages from the other side. Join psychic medium John Edward for an evening that may change the way you see life... and what comes after.
Religious & Spiritual
Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel by IHG, 660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY 12211
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Buttercream Succulents Cake n Sip Experience
Join us for a fun, guided cake decorating experience - no skills, no stress, just good vibes and buttercream. Everything you need is provided, so all you have to do is show up ready to create.
Themed Food EventsFood & Drink Classes
Vice & Virtue Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, 40 Broadway Schenectady, NY 12305
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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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Albany Job Fair Jul5 15, 2026 1pm-5pm
The Albany Job Fair is on July 15 and offers a Veteran's Hour 1pm-2pm. Open to the public 1p-5p at the Holiday Inn, Latham NY.
Educational
Albany Job Fair: July 15,2026 | 1p-2p Veterans' Hour | 1p-5p Open to Public | Holiday Inn Latham NY, 400 Old Loudon Road, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Latham Latham, NY 12110
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Capital Concert Series Featuring Lawrence
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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Cake n Sip - Buttercream Succulents
Sip, decorate, and grow your own edible garden! Join us for Buttercream Succulents - a playful guided cake class layering piped succulents and blooms. No skill needed, just good vibes.
Themed Food EventsNightlifeFood & Drink Classes
Vice & Virtue Bar - Schnectady, 40 Broadway Schnectady, NY 12305
Oh Fudge!
Xmas in July! Just $25! FREE Mac N' Cheese Bar!
Just $25!! Insane Deal!
Christmas
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Grand Central Station
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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Performing Arts at the Common: RiverJack Z
Head to the Clifton Common Stage for the 2026 Performing Arts at the Common Series!
Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065
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