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 Concert Series: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
Saturday, July 7
You can see the renowned Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra perform at the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series in Scotia. They’re a 12-piece orchestra that has performed at hundreds of festivals, performing arts centers, and events.
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: The Lustre Kings
Sunday, July 8
The Lustre Kings will be performing in Freedom Park as part of the free summer concert series. The Lustre Kings have performed at festivals, casinos, and nightlife spots.
Powers Park Concert Series: Soul Sky
Saturday, July 7
The Powers Park Concert Series takes place at Powers Park in Troy, and this Saturday you can look forward to Soul Sky, a “bluesy, jammy, rock band.”
Harbor Jam Concert Series: Pure Prarie League
Saturday, July 7
Head to Rivers Casino & Resort, where Pure Prarie League will be performing as part of their free concert series. They perform country rock.
A Cool Car Show
Sunday, July 8
You can check out a Mopar and Jeep Show at Goldstein Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Latham. They’ll be awarding trophies and there will be a DJ. Register a car for $15, or spectators are free.
What’s Happening With Local Sports
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Vermont Lake Monsters: Mystery Promotion
Friday, July 6
See the Tri-City ValleyCats face off against the Vermont Lake Monsters at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy. There will be a mystery promotion this night!
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Aberdeen Ironbirds: Around the World in Nine Innings
Saturday, July 7
The ValleyCats will play against the Aberdeen Ironbirds. Attendees can enjoy food specials from nine different countries.
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Aberdeen IronBirds: Enjoy Troy Night
Sunday, July 8
The ValleyCats will be taking on the IronBirds once again. This is Enjoy Troy Night, when the ValleyCats will be celebrating in honor of Uncle Sam, and it’s also Sunday Funday.
Albany Dutchmen VS Oneonta Outlaws
Saturday, July 7
The Albany Dutchmen will be playing against the Oneonta Outlaws at Siena College in Loudonville.
Albany Dutchmen VS Amsterdam Mohawks
Sunday, July 8
See the Albany Dutchmen face off against the Amsterdam Mohawks.
Albany Empire VS Philadelphia Soul
Saturday, July 7
Come out to watch the Empire take on the Soul at the Times Union Center – this is the last home game before playoffs begin. Tickets start at $15.
Worth the Drive
If you’re up for a road trip, or will happen to be out near Syracuse over the next several weekends, this major festival is starting this weekend and going through August:
Saturday, July 7 through Sunday, August 19
The Sterling Renaissance Festival is one of the oldest and most successful producers of interactive entertainment on the planet. This festival is going on Saturdays and Sundays starting this weekend and going through August 19th. Sterling is about 2 hours and 45 minutes from Albany.
