A major festival is happening in Frankfort, a brand new festival is taking place in Schenectady, and there are a ton of live music performances and sports games to check out. What are you up to in the Albany area this weekend? Attend Festivals in the Albany Area & Beyond Great American Irish Festival...
Film Schedule for Netflix Series Will Disrupt Traffic Around Central Ave.
Albany streets offer such an authentic visual that they’ve invited a lot of interest, which explains why producers for the Netflix series “The Punisher” have scheduled a heavy round of filming this week. After initial alerts from the Albany Police Department about road closures, detours and delays for Saturday, July 21 off Central Ave....
Food Festivals, Outdoor Fun & More Exciting Albany Area Events: July 20 – 22
A food truck festival is happening this weekend, along with a food, beer, and dog-themed festival, and there is a clam bake at The City Beer Hall. See what else is taking place in and around Albany, including a summer celebration, live music performances, movie showings, and more! Fun With Food Liv4TheCure Food Truck...
ValleyCats Will Raffle Off Harry Potter Jerseys During July 18 Game in Troy
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend the evening with the added bonus of maybe winning a cool jersey, the Tri-City ValleyCats have a deal for you — and an even better one for a great cause. Besides, in the realm of minor league sports franchise uniforms, the ValleyCats’ boast one heck...
Do You Suffer From Food Allergies? Stop by Albany’s Newest Allergen-Friendly Dining Option!
Do you struggle to find dining options that are both delicious and allergen-friendly? If so, visit award-winning 110 Grill in Crossgates Mall for delectable modern American cuisine that’s safe for all food lovers, regardless of allergies! Next week, 110 Grill will officially open its 15th location in Crossgates Mall — read on to learn...
Spin Doctors Free Concert Will Snarl Downtown Schenectady Traffic Friday
The great news is that the free SummerNight concert in downtown Schenectady Friday, July 13 features the Grammy-nominated group Spin Doctors. The not-so-great news is that traffic on and around State Street will be impacted. According to Schenectady County officials, traffic will be rerouted hours ahead of the 5 p.m. show, which runs until...
Citywide Drive Aims to Collect Cash and Non-Perishable Food Items This Summer
A group of charities, food banks, business organizations and the city of Albany are once again teaming up in an effort to collect tons of non-perishable food items for pantries all across the city. Cash donations are also being accepted in this widespread effort to deliver food resources to more than 1 million Albany...
11 Irresistible Events Happening In & Around Albany This Weekend: July 13 – 15
The Troy Pig Out returns this weekend, along with a kid-friendly event at Empire State Plaza, a huge block party in Schenectady, and eight more worthwhile events. Get out and about in the Albany area this weekend! Big Festivals & Fun Troy Pig Out Saturday, July 14 Barbecue masters will be taking over Riverfront...
Blockbuster Movie Highlighting Albany Celebrity Is Showing TONIGHT at Times Union Center
Editor’s Note 7/23/18: This post has been updated to reflect the weather-related rescheduling of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle from July 23 to August 20. Tonight’s feature film, Invincible, promises to kick off Albany’s Bites Camera Action Summer Series with a bang! Along with the movie, attendees can expect an exclusive Albany Empire Meet-and-Greet, great food, and more...
Music, Sports, Cars & More – Have a Great Weekend in the Albany Area: July 6 – 8
Have you attended one of the many free summer concert series in the Albany area yet? Alive at Five happens on Thursdays, and Rockin’ on the River on Wednesdays, but see where you can find more free live music – and other exciting happenings – throughout the weekend. Free Musical Performances Freedom Park Summer...