Looking for things to do this weekend? There are many upcoming events to look forward to and attend. Luckily, you don't  have to break the bank in order to have fun! From restaurant events, performances, tours, exhibits and more, there is something for everyone for all ages.

 

Free & Frugal April 7th - 10th

Thursday April 7th

Open Mic Night
8:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Hudson River Coffee House
227 Quail Street, Albany, NY 12203
Free

Evenings at the Institute
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Free!

Lincoln on the Civil War: Selected Speeches

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Huxley Theater, New York State Museum
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230
Free!  

The Crooked Road on Tour - Music and Dance from southern Virginia
7:30 PM
Schoharie River Center
2047 Burtonville Rd, Esperance, NY 12066
$15 in advance at website; $20 at the door

 

Friday April 8th

City Beer Hall's House Party
Starting at 11:00 PM
City Beer Hall
42 Howard St., Albany, NY 12207
No cover 

Film Screening & Commentary by Director Darius Clark Monroe: Evolution of a Criminal

7:00 PM
University at Albany SUNY - Page Hall
Downtown, 135 Western Avenue
Free & Open to Public 

Heather Nova

Starting: 8:00 PM
The Linda
339 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
$17 

Live Music At The Ginger Man!
8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Ginger Man
234 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Free 

 

Saturday April 9th

Author and Illustrator Day
Griffen Memorial Elementary School
274 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Free!

Exploring Science and Art: Andrea Wulf Lecture & Book Signing 

Wagon House Education Center
5720 Rte 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
4pm
$10/Member, $15/Non-Member 
 

Glenmont Spring Craft and Book Fair
10 AM - 3 PM
Glenmont Elementary School
328 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077
Free

Sunday April 10th

2nd Sunday of Each Month Ballroom Dance
6-7 PM
Ukrainian-American Citizens Club
1 Pulaski Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
$10 for Workshop, $10 for dance, buffet and group lesson

Guided Tour of the New York State Capitol Building
11 AM and 1 PM
New York State Capitol
Washington Ave and State St, Albany, NY 12242
11 AM and 1 PM
Free! Registration required.

Komorebi: Musical Texture Influenced by Culture 
3:00 - 4:00 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
21 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
Free/Donation

New York Theatre Ballet: Cinderella
Starting: 3:00 PM
The Egg
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220
$18, Adult in free when accompanied by a child 

Zvi Dance
Starting: 7:30 PM
University at Albany Performing Arts Center
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
Starting: 7:30 PM
$15 

 

Monday April 11th 

The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus
Starting at 7:00 PM
Palace Performing Arts Center
19 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12207
Free!

 

Ongoing

Butterflies @ miSci
February 13, 2016 - May 01, 2016
Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
Times: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; 12 - 5 pm, Sunday
Free with museum admission

Challenger Adventure 

Every Sunday & Saturday
Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
2pm-3pm
Admission: Children (3 -12) accompanied by an adult, admission + $5 Seniors (65+), admission + $8 Adults (13+), admission + $10

City of Immigrants

March 10, 2016 - April 29, 2016 (Daily)
Various Locations throughout Albany
Various times & Events 

Colonie Art League Art Show at the Pruyn House
April 04, 2016 - April 29, 2016 (Recurring every week day)
9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Pruyn House
207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110
9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Free 

Earth Exposed: Discover our Planet's Hidden Secrets

Every Day until June 5th
Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; 12 - 5 pm, Sunday 
Members: Free Children(3-12): $6.50 Seniors(65+): $8.00 Adults(13+): $ 9.50

Downtown Albany Restaurant Week 2016
April 09, 2016 - April 15, 2016
Sat, 04/09/2016 - 11:00am - Fri, 04/15/2016 - 10:00pm
Downtown Albany 
Park Free every night during Restaurant Week

High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition
April 01, 2016 - April 23, 2016
Albany Center Gallery
39 Columbia St., Albany, NY 12207
Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5 PM

Nature at Your Doorstep
March 01, 2016 to April 30, 2016
Monday - Friday 9am-3pm (9-4 start April 1); Saturday 10am-3pm; Sunday 11am-3pm
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
Free! 

USS Slater Open to The Public

(Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
USS Slater DE766
Broadway and Quay Sts., Albany, NY 12202
$8 adults, $6 for children 

Whole New Ballgame Exhibit
National Baseball Hall of Fame
25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 


For these and other events, check out our event calendar here.