The African American Cultural Center invites you to save the date for the Juneteenth 2021 festival. The festival will take place Saturday, June 19 from 12-5pm between 135-153 South Pearl Street in Downtown Albany. It is free and open to the public. South Pearl Street will be closed from Madison Avenue to Morton Avenue...
Albany Skyway Construction Starts This Month, New Brewery Announces Opening Day, and More
News/Events Roundup: Mar. 26 - Apr. 1
Construction of the highly anticipated Albany Skyway project begins soon, but that’s not the only piece of fun news from the region. Get details on a new Mexican restaurant in East Greenbush, a new brewery in Guilderland Center, and some upcoming events you don’t want to miss. Albany Skyway Project to Become a Reality...
Annual Salamander and Frog Migration Expected to Begin in the Hudson Valley
Watch Out for Amphibians Crossing the Road This Spring
Spring is in the air, and many of us are rejoicing, including local wildlife! In fact, due to the recent warm and rainy weather, the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) expects salamanders and frogs to begin their annual breeding migrations in Hudson Valley. They are asking drivers to be cautious to help...
Albany/Troy Area Extras Are Needed for Two Upcoming HBO Projects
Get Paid to Be an Extra Later This Summer
Lights, camera, action! If you love acting or want to experience what show business is like, then here’s your chance. Two upcoming HBO projects are seeking local men, women, and children in Albany and Troy who would like to be paid extras in their productions later this year. Casting Call for Extras Is Underway...
Downtown Albany BID Introduces Gift Card Program, Bonus Downtown Dollars
You Can Play an Important Role in Supporting Downtown!
There’s a new, innovative way to support local in downtown Albany. Check out this new digital gift card program from the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), and find out how you can get bonus “Downtown Dollars” to spend between now and the end of April. Give the Gift of Downtown The Downtown Albany...
Discover Top Shopping Events, Visit a New Albany Cafe, and See What Else Is Going On
News/Events Roundup: Feb. 12-18
Whether you call it Valentine’s Day Weekend or Presidents’ Day Weekend, there is a lot to look forward to in the Capital Region. Below we have details on two upcoming shopping events, news from the local restaurant scene, info about New York’s Free Fishing Weekend, and more. Shop for Local Gifts & Products This...
Art Classes & Camps, a New Amazon 4-Star Store, and Other Happenings in the Albany Area
Read About the Latest News & Announcements
We’re in the heart of winter, and there’s a lot to look forward to this month and beyond in the Albany area. The Arts Center of the Capital Region is hosting special events and youth camps, Crossgates Mall has welcomed two new stores (including an Amazon 4-star store!), and we have some restaurant news...
Make Plans for Winterfest, Warm Up at the Chowder Tour, and Get More Local News
News/Events Roundup: Jan 29 - Feb 4
Wondering what’s happening in the Albany area this time of year? Saratoga’s Chowder Tour kicks off this weekend, wristbands for the upcoming Lake George Area Winterfest are available now, and we have even more news you should know about. Discover Upcoming Events You Can Enjoy Near Albany or at Home Lake George Area Winterfest: Experience...
Soup, Sweets, a Scavenger Hunt & More: Here’s What’s Happening in the Albany Area
Fun Winter Events & News You Should Know About
Mark your calendar because there are a couple events and activities you may want to check out in the Capital Region, including a week-long Soup-athon and an art-themed scavenger hunt that will bring you throughout downtown Albany. Find out about these events and more local happenings below. Take Your Taste Buds on a Trip...
Play Ball! The Tri-City ValleyCats Have Joined the Frontier League
Find Out What's in Store for the Home Team
The Tri-City ValleyCats have an exciting announcement to make for local baseball fans in the Capital Region. Although they are no longer affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), the team has revealed they are joining the Frontier League as its 16th member starting this year. ValleyCats Baseball to Continue at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium...