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Listed below are just a few of the many events happening every day and night in Albany County. Not only are there special and annual events, but there are also dozens of museums, planetariums, historic sites, art galleries, and higher education institutions all around the region. There is plenty of nightlife downtown, along Pearl and Lark Streets, and along Madison Avenue. Albany has had over four hundred years to gather art and history for your entertainment! We can't wait for you to visit!


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Signature Events

"LA MIA SICILIA, LUCI E COLORI" MY SICILY, LIGHTS AND COLOR

April 19, 2013 to June 24, 2013
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Joe Anastasio, born in Sicily, gives us a pictorial reflection of his native island like no other. His body of work shows a tremendous love for and understanding of his land. Using multimedia material...

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Lupine Fest 2013: Living History

May 18, 2013
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A celebration of Pine Bush history and the 25th anniversary of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission Travel back in time to discover the Pine Bush past at our 7th annual Lupine Festival. A full ...

Music Jam

December 06, 2012 (Every Thursday)
  • Times: From: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
  • Location: New York State Museum
  • Venue: New York State Museum
  • Empire State Plaza
  • Albany, NY 12230
  • Phone: 518-486-2024
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Take a lunch-time musical break or join the musicians as they play acoustic music inspired by the Celtic tradition of jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes, and marches, as well as occasional popular so...

RED

April 23, 2013 to May 19, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Location: Capital Repertory Theatre
  • Venue: Capital Repertory Theatre
  • Admission: WEEKENDS: $20, $40, $50, & $60, WEEKDAYS: $20, $30, $40 & $50
  • 111 N. Pearl St.
  • Albany, NY 12207
  • Phone: (518) 445-SHOW (7469)
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REGIONAL PREMIERE! RED By John Logan  Raw and electrifying, RED, John Logan's sizzling play ignites the worlds of art and commerce. Iconoclastic Mark Rothko, the misanthropi...

On-Going Events

A Garden Wonderland: Photographs by Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

May 01, 2013 to June 21, 2013 (Recurring daily)
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The garden is a wonderland where photographer Sandra Belitza-Vazquez searches for the interesting, unique, extremely colorful, poignant design aspects of flowers and plants that segregate them from th...

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Henry Hudson Planetarium Star Shows

April 20, 2013 to December 21, 2013 (Recurring monthly on the 3rd Saturday)
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Star shows explore the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky. Two shows offered the 3rd Saturday of every month. The 11am show is our children's show geared to children ages 3-7...

Hudson River Sight Seeing Cruise

April 27, 2013 to October 27, 2013 (Every Sunday, Saturday)
  • Times: 1:00pm to 2:30pm, boarding at 12:30pm
  • Admission: $17.95 per person - senior & kids rates available
  • 141 Broadway
  • Albany, NY 12202
  • Phone: 518-463-0220
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Come enjoy a narrated scenic trip down the Hudson with a Sight Seeing Cruise from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Boat will board at 12:30pm. Cruise departs from Albany and sails South and back. Cash bar & snacks ...

Indian Ink: Iroquois and the Art of Tattoos

May 04, 2013 to November 30, 2013 (Recurring daily)
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Inspired by Mohawk artist/curator Ryan Rice’s Native Love exhibit and a presentation by Carla Hemlock of Kahnawake, Indian Ink will showcase contemporary tattoo art, both the work of young Haude...

Live Jazz at the Bistro/Bar at 74 featuring Out of the Box

May 18, 2013 to May 19, 2013 (Recurring daily)
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The Bistro/Bar at 74 is located on the second floor of Downtown Albany’s only boutique hotel. It features stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking historic State Street. 74 State is a histo...

Live Jazz at the Bistro/Bar at 74 featuring Out of the Box

May 18, 2013
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The Bistro/Bar at 74 is located on the second floor of Downtown Albany’s only boutique hotel. It features stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking historic State Street. 74 State is a histo...

Live Jazz Every Saturday at the Bistro/Bar at 74

January 05, 2013 (Every Saturday)
  • Times: The Bistro/Bar at 74 is located on the second floor of Downtown Albany’s only boutique hotel. It features stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking historic State Street. 74 State is an historic b
  • Venue: Bistro/Bar at 74
  • Admission: Free
  • 74 State St.
  • Albany, NY 12207
  • Phone: 518-434-7410
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St. Sophia 2013 Greek Festival

May 16, 2013 to May 19, 2013 (Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
  • Times: Thursday May 16th 5 -9 pm, Friday, May 17th, 6 – 11pm, Saturday, May 18th, 12 noon – 11 pm, Sunday, May 19th, 12 noon – 7pm.
  • Location: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
  • Admission: $3; children under 12 free; save $1 by purchasing presale tickets at Price Chopper through Tickets To Go program
  • 440 Whitehall Road
  • Albany, NY 12203
  • Phone: 518-489-4442
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St. Sophia 2013 Greek Festival Thursday May 16th 5 -9 pm Friday, May 17th, 6 – 11pm Saturday, May 18th, 12 noon – 11 pm Sunday, May 19th, 12 noon – 7pm Join us as Albany G...

 

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