This Week's Events For The Albany Region
Looking for things to do this week? Albany.com's comprehensive event calendar lists the area's top events, live music and nightlife, family-friendly events and much more. See something missing? Add it to our calendar and help us keep the community updated on the latest events and happenings.
Today until Sun, Mar 1
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Empire ''Skate'' Plaza
The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2025-2026 winter season on select dates (Tuesday - Sunday).
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
Today
· 6:30 PM
Team Trivia at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream shop. Family friendly and free to play.
Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream, 366 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209
Thu, Jan 22 until Sat, Jan 24
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The 2026 Albany Chefs' Food and Wine Festival
The Albany Chefs' Food and Wine Festival: Wine and Dine for the Arts returns for its 2026 season from January 22 to January 24.
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Thu, Jan 22
· 6:00 PM
Come talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting. Bring your own book, borrow one from the Library, or purchase one from MochaLisa's.
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Thu, Jan 22
· 8:00 PM
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
Fri, Jan 23 until Sun, Jan 25
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Saratoga Film Showcase
The Saratoga Film Showcase is a weekend-long exhibition of the newest generation of filmmakers, and a celebration of their work in our region and beyond.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Fri, Jan 23 until Sat, Jan 24
· 6:00 AM
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2026 Radiothon
Join us Jan. 23-24, 2026, for the 25th anniversary Radiothon-raising $100K+ annually to support children and families through powerful stories and generous giving!
Crossgates Mall & RMHC-CR, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd Albany, NY 12203
Fri, Jan 23
· 5:30 PM
FRI Jan 23 Reception 5:30-7:30pm
opalka gallery, 140 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY 12208
Fri, Jan 23
· 8:00 PM
A comedy elimination showdown. Many competitors enter but only one will emerge as the "Maestro"
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Jan 24
· 9:00 AM
Enjoy FREE coffee and snacks and learn how to become a peer advocate!!
Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary, 145 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205
Sat, Jan 24
· 10:00 AM
Join us at Shaker for a create your own Barn Quilt workshop, taught by Darcy Leigh of The Creative Jam!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Sat, Jan 24
· 12:00 PM
Enjoy A Day Full of Pickleball to Benefit the Alzheimer's Association
Picklers Pickleball Club, 90 Broadway Menands, NY 12204
Sat, Jan 24
· 1:00 PM
Take a winter walk with the Preserve's new Stewardship Coordinator, Abigail Higgins.
Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Sat, Jan 24
· 2:00 PM
SAY WHAT?! It's time for Chowderfest! Whether you just love chowder or want to show off your cooking skills, we have the event for you!
VFW Post 358 - Ballston Spa, 68 E. North Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Sat, Jan 24
· 4:00 PM
The 11th Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival - Albany takes place on Saturday January 24th, at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, New York.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY 12211
Sat, Jan 24
· 6:00 PM
Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware!
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
Sat, Jan 24
· 8:00 PM
Theatresports is the fast, silly, high-stakes show where two teams of improvisers face off. Come cheer on your favorites and see if they advance to the finals. They can't do it without YOUR support!
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305