Do you have the Monday blues? Well, downtown Albany wants to fix that! Visit Tricentennial Park on Monday evenings throughout the summer for live music, food trucks, and classic movies at the brand new Bites Camera Action event series, starting July 10. Bites…Camera…Action! Break out your time machines, warm up your magic wands, and...
Start Celebrating the Fourth This Weekend with Fireworks, Beer, Music & More in Albany: Jun 30 – Jul 2
Editor’s Note (7/5/2017): The Jumpin’ Jacks fireworks display has been cancelled for 2017, after its original postponement. Fourth of July festivities start this weekend! Head to the Red, White and Brew Festival happening at Proctors, check out local fireworks , and discover where the best live music is going on. Get Ready for the...
Be Advised: Parking Restrictions This Week in Albany
Several construction and improvement projects in Albany begin Monday, June 26 and will continue throughout the week or longer. Take note of parking restrictions and delays to make your commute as smooth as possible. Starting Monday, June 26 These parking restrictions and road delays begin Monday, June 26: Morris Street and Myrtle Avenue (from Robin...
9 Events to Get You Pumped for the Weekend in Albany: June 23 – 25
The Troy Flea Market is back! Also happening this weekend in the Albany area: free live music performances, an outdoor day celebration, a fishing event, a car show, and more. How are you enjoying the summer in the Capital Region? Get Some Shopping In Troy Flea Market Sunday, June 25 The Troy Flea is back...
Look Ma, No Hands: Audi’s Jack the Self-Driving Car Demonstrated in Albany
Are you ready to drive into the future? So are the engineers of Audi cars! The world of science fiction came to Albany on Tuesday, June 13 with a demonstration of Audi’s new driverless technology. Hands off? You might remember the months spent learning to drive with parents who never fully trusted that you knew how...
12 Must-Try Martinis for National Martini Day on June 19th
Editor’s Note 3/7/19: Rare Craft Steak & Cocktail House is now closed. Editor’s Note 2/6/20: LAX on Lark is now closed. Are you a gin martini person or a vodka martini person? Either way, get your martini of choice on Monday, June 19th for National Martini Day! There’s never been a better excuse to...
DadFest, Music Festivals & More Exciting Albany Area Events for Father’s Day Weekend: Jun 16 – 18
If you’re looking for stuff to do this weekend with your dad, stepdad, husband, or even just with family and friends there are a ton of events happening! Check out DadFest, a Father’s Day-themed car show, Troy River Fest, a 5K, a secret garden tour, and several other exciting happenings. Events Just for Father’s Day...
10 Enticing Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Albany: June 9 – 11
The highly anticipated street festival Art on Lark is happening this weekend along with several other festivals and parades, kids events, and nature events. With so many excellent choices of things to do you’ll have a tough time deciding which event to check out! Four Enticing Festivals Art on Lark Saturday, June 10 Art...
Get an Inside Look at Art on Lark’s Wide Diversity of Talent With These 9 Artist Spotlights
This piece is sponsored by the Lark Street Business Improvement District. Get ready Capital Region – It’s time for one of Upstate New York’s biggest and most anticipated street festivals: Art on Lark. On Saturday, June 10th from 11am to 6pm, thousands will flock to downtown Albany to enjoy this annual fest that shuts down Lark Street...
4 Festivals, 3 5Ks, 2 Film Showings & Comic Con in Albany This Weekend: June 2 – 4
You’ll have four festivals to choose from in the Albany area this weekend, along with nine other excellent events. Whether you’re hoping to find entertainment for the kids or you just feel like getting out, we’ve rounded up the top events happening. Find a Fantastic Festival PolishFest Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4...