Have you ever thought about celebrating Groundhog Day? It’s this Friday, and there two Groundhog Day-themed events happening in the Albany area! If that’s not your cup of tea there are also two food-themed events happening, a casino-style event for a great cause, a pub crawl at a local mall, and two more worthwhile events.
Get Into Groundhog Day
Groggy Groundhogs at the Pine Bush
Saturday, February 3
You can learn more about groundhogs at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve on Saturday. They’ll be discussing the origin of Groundhog Day, making their own predictions about how long winter will last, and they’ll head out for a 0.9-mile hike. Admission is $3 per person or $5 per family.
Friday Night Improv: Groundhog Day Spectacular
Friday, February 2
You can enjoy a hilarious night of improv comedy at Mopco in Schenectady on Groundhog Day. The show will be focused around the strangeness of time and ridiculous holidays. Tickets start at $6.
It’s All About the Food
Ballston Spa Chocolate Festival
Friday, February 2
Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day by heading to the Ballston Spa Chocolate Festival on Friday! Participating venues will be hosting chocolate chefs serving up chocolate specialties for just $1 per sample.
Sunday, February 4 to Saturday, February 10
Guilderland Restaurant Week starts this Sunday. Participating restaurants are offering a fixed price of $20.18 for a three-course meal that would otherwise be more expensive.
Booze & Betting
Friday, February 2
Feeling stir crazy? Want to escape that cabin fever? Head to Brown’s Revolution Hall in Troy for an action-packed evening of casino-style gambling, a live and silent auction, and a cocktail reception. Tickets are $75 with proceeds supporting the enCourage Kids Foundation.
Saturday, February 3
Embark on a pub crawl through Crossgates Mall, with stops at Lucky Strike Social, The Standard, World of Beer, and Funny Bone. Tickets are $10 per person with proceeds going towards Liv4TheCure. And, cab rides will be available home from Martin, Harding and Mazzotti!
A Glorious Gala
American Red Cross Fire & Ice Gala
Saturday, February 3
The American Red Cross is once again putting on their biggest fundraiser of the year, the Fire and Ice Gala, at the Albany Capital Center. There will be gourmet cuisine, an open bar, live music, auctions, and more, all supporting the important work of the Red Cross.
A Thrilling Performance
through Sunday, February 4
If you’re a fan of the 1992 classic The Bodyguard you simply must check out the award-winning musical happening now at Proctors. Tickets start at $20.
