Are you ready for the return of Art on Lark? The popular street festival will be held this Saturday on Lark Street and feature makers, artists, musicians, and food. Get details about the event, and see what else is happening in the region below!
Check Out Art on Lark, A Renaissance Fair, and Other Top Events
Here’s what’s going on this weekend:
- Movies Under the Stars! – Space Jam: June 10
- Jurassic Wonder Dinosaur Drive-Thru: June 11 – 12
- Summer Craft Fair at Shaker Heritage Society: June 11 – 12
- 2022 Capital Region Parade of Homes: June 11 – 12
- NY Capital District Renaissance Festival: June 11 – 12
- 2022 Art on Lark: June 11
- Albany Comic Con: June 12
- Woofstock Music Festival: June 12
- Capital Pride Parade & Festival 2022: June 12
See the full Albany events calendar >>
Learn About Lunchtime at the Plaza, a Public Mural, and More Newsy Updates
Make Plans for Live Music & Food at the Empire State Plaza
The Empire State Plaza’s Lunchtime at the Plaza Music Series is underway as of this week. On Wednesdays from June 8 – August 3 (excluding July 6), you can enjoy free live music at the Empire State Plaza Farmers Market from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Come for the concert, and stick around for lunch at the nearby food trucks.
The next Lunchtime at the Plaza event is on June 15.
The Jay Street Marketplace Announces the Satur’Jay’ Event Series
The Jay Street Marketplace shopping district in downtown Schenectady recently announced a fun event series called Satur’Jay’ that will be held the second Saturday of each month from June through October. From 11:00am – 4:00pm, Satur’Jay’ will include a mix of market-wide sidewalk sales, special events, and entertainment for the family.
The first event in the series is scheduled for this Saturday, June 11. Local band Running the River will perform live during the day.
Discover a Unique Mural on William Street
Local artist Eugene O’Neill has been working hard to transform William Street, a connective corridor in Albany, into a public mural. William Street is located one block west of S Pearl Street between Howard Street and Beaver Street, and it now features a mural, lighting, and furniture for you to sit back and relax on. Stop by on June 16 for a grand opening celebration from 11:30am – 2:00pm.
Cider Belly Doughnuts Reopens in Downtown Albany
After temporarily closing their downtown Albany shop and focusing solely on their new Colonie location, Cider Belly Doughnuts has some exciting news. As of June 8, both locations are now open for business, so customers can get their weekly doughnut fix in Albany or Colonie. The modified hours for their N Pearl Street location in Albany are Wednesday – Sunday, 8:00am – 1:00pm, and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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Sources:
- Albany Business Review: Cider Belly’s Colonie location is now open
