With Valentine’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year, some are gearing up for the holiday this weekend. Check out Valentine’s Day-themed events happening in the Albany area along with a slew of other fun events, like a home and garden show, live music, and much more. What are you up to this weekend?
Get Ready for Valentine’s Day
Albany Wine & Chocolate Festival
Saturday, February 10
You can get into a Valentine’s Day mood with the Albany Wine & Chocolate Festival, happening at The Desmond. More than a dozen wine vendors will be in attendance showcasing their product, and there will also be a large number of vendors selling gourmet treats, incredible jewelry, and more. Tickets range from $10 to $35. Perhaps you’ll get an idea for a wine and dessert to serve on Valentine’s Day on Wednesday!
Valentine’s Couples Package at Canvas, Corks & Forks
Saturday, February 10
Canvas Corks & Forks is hosting a Valentine’s Day-themed painting event at both their Schenectady and Troy locations. Tickets are $99 per couple and include two 11 x 14 painting canvases (when paired together they make one painting), a mac n’cheese bar with lobster mac and cheese and other options, and more.
Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class
Sunday, February 11
Bountiful Bread is hosting a Valentine’s Day cookie decorating class for kids with admission just $5. Kids will receive one heart-shaped cookie and decorating supplies to create their masterpiece.
Get Ideas for the Home & Garden
Friday, February 9 to Sunday, February 11
The largest and longest-running consumer home show in the Capital Region returns this weekend, all weekend, at the Albany Capital Center. Check out new products, get ideas for your home, and much more. Tickets are $5 on Friday, $8 on Saturday or Sunday, or you can get a full weekend pass for $14.
How to Grow Successful Transplants With Doug Pratt
Sunday, February 11
Master Gardener and Organic Grower Doug Pratt is leading his monthly discussion at Honest Weight Food Co-op. He’ll be talking about equipment and supplies for transplants, as well as what you need to know about light, heat, moisture, and fertilizer.
Attention Coders
Saturday, February 10 to Sunday, February 11
If you’re into coding this is the event for you! If not, share with a computer geek in your life. This first-ever, exciting event happening at Schenectady County Community College involves a 24-hour hack-a-thon where teams work together to create an app that will wow the judges. Prizes will be awarded, side challenges and games will be going on, and much more.
Live Music Shows
Friday, February 9
The Big Takeover is a high energy, six-piece band performing a mix of reggae, ska, and pop. They’ve played in numerous places in New York City and upstate, they always put on a great show, and you can catch them at The Linda. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
Skeeter Creek at The Upper Room
Friday, February 9
Popular country band Skeeter Creek will be performing at The Upper Room at the Pearl Street Pub on Friday. Tickets are $5.
Basketball Kicked Up a Notch
Harlem Globetrotters at the Times Union Center
Sunday, February 11
The Harlem Globetrotters are a unique basketball team that combines basketball with theater and comedy. You can catch them at the Times Union Center with tickets starting at $22.
