Looking for things to do in Albany, without emptying your pockets? Well, you came to the right place! Browse through the list below to see the many events taking place this weekend.
Thursday
A City of Immigrants... It's all about the Music!
Thursday, March 31st | 6 p.m.
Room B-78 University at Albany
1400 Washington AvenueAlbany, NY
As the April 3rd concert "City of Immigrants" by Albany Pro Musica approaches, Artistic Director and University at Albany Conductor in Residence Jose Daniel Flores-Caraballo will present a lecture-demonstration of some of the music that will be performed at this concert.
Thursday,
March 31st | 5- 8p.m.
Albany
Institute of History & Art
Free
Thursday Nights!
Reading: David Gelernter, computer
scientist and author
Thursday, March 31st | 8p.m. | Free
University at Albany SUNY - Uptown Campus
David is an expert in the fields of parallel computing, "mirror
worlds," artificial intelligence, and cognitive thinking. His new book is
The Tides of Mind (2016), a revolutionary explanation of the phenomenon of
human consciousness.
Friday
1st Friday Albany
Friday, April 1st| 5- 9p.m. | Free!
Various Locations throughout Albany
A monthly arts and culture event that takes place on the 1st Friday of
every month
Film Screening: In
Between Days
Friday, April 1st| 7:30p.m. | Free
University at Albany SUNY - Page Hall, Downtown
Open to the public
Story Art
Friday, April 1 | 11 a.m.
Kids' Cove | Toddlers and Preschoolers
Enjoy the Museum by listening to a story, exploring objects from the
teaching collection and creating a fun art project. Themes will be announced on
the day of the program. Pick up tickets at the main lobby desk.
Saturday
Community Dance
Saturday, April 2 | 7p.m. | $8, 12 & under free
Old Songs Community Art Center
37 South Main Street, Voorheesville, NY
Every first Saturday of the month, have some fun doing simple dances
from the U.S. and around the world. For every age and ability.
Girl Scout Day
Saturday, April 2 | 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Capital Repertory Theatre
Get your troop together and join for pre-show science activities and
badge work, then enjoy the show. Details here
Trash to Treasures
Saturday, April 2 | 1-3 p.m.
Classrooms 2 and 3 | Families | Free
Trash to Treasures features an art project using manufacturing mistakes
and materials destined for the landfill. Museum art instructor, Peggy Steinbach
invites you to spend an Earth-friendly afternoon at the Museum.
Sunday
Albany Toy Show
Sunday, April 3 | 10a.m.-5 p.m.
205 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205 | $5
Now in it's 6th year, the Albany Toy Show features Toys, Comic Books and
Collectibles of every kind including: Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers, Mego,
Horror, Movie memorabilia, Wrestling, Non Sports Cards, Barbie's, Statues,
Model Kits, and much, much more!
From Garden to Table
with Peter G. Rose
Sunday, April 3 | 1 p.m.
Huxley Theater | Adults | Free
This presentation is based on a 17th-century Dutch gardening and
cookbook, which features a calendar for gardening activities and a cookbook
that explains how to use the fruits and vegetables grown in the garden to best
advantage.
Cinema Sunday: How Art
Made the World
Sunday, April 3 | 2 p.m.
Location TBA | Adults | Free
A lively and provocative investigation into the far-reaching influence
of art on society. Far more than a survey of art history, How Art Made the
World explores the essential functions art served in early civilizations and,
in some cases, still serves in modern society.
Rain or Shine.... It's
Reading Time
Wednesday, April 6 | 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Meet at Kids' Cove | Preschoolers | Free
Discover a special exhibit with Miss Ann as she shares her favorite
children's literature. Story time is enhanced with activities based on
preschool education concepts.During The Week
During the Week
A
Midsummer Night's Dream
Saturday, April 2 | 11 a.m.
Capital Repertory Theatre
$11 adults, $9 for 17 & under
Enjoy this lighthearted romantic comedy that blurs the line between fantasy and
reality.
CRRC 3rd Annual Business Expo
Saturday, April 2 | 11 a.m.
Radisson Hotel Albany
205 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
free
Ongoing
Butterflies @ miSci
February 13-May 1, 2016
Schenectady, NY 12308
Free with museum admission
City of Immigrants
March 10, 2016 - April 29, 2016
Various Locations throughout Albany
Albany Pro Musica Organizes Special Concert and Event Series,
Earth Exposed: Discover our Planet's Hidden Secrets
June 20, 2015 to June 05, 2016
Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; 12 - 5 pm, Sunday
Museum of Innovation and Science
Admission: Members: Free Children (3-12): $6.50 Seniors (65+): $8.00 Adults(13+): $ 9.50
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Schenectady, NY 12308
Keltie Ferris: Body Prints and
Paintings
February 2-April 2, 2016
Tuesday 10 AM-8 PM, Wednesday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 12-4 PM
University at Albany Art Museum
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
Free
Nature at Your Doorstep
March 1-April 30, 2016
Monday - Friday 9 AM-3 PM (9-4 start April 1); Saturday 10 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11
AM-3 PM
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
25 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY 12207
Free
Race, Love, and Labor: New
Work from the Center for Photography at Woodstock's Artist-in-Residency
February 2-April 2, 2016
Tuesday 10 AM-8 PM, Wednesday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 12-4 PM
University at Albany Art Museum
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
Free
The Blue Sky Boys
March 15, 2016 -April 03, 2016
Capital Repertory Theatre $20!
111 N. Pearl St.
The Capital Region in 50
Objects
September 19, 2015 to April 3, 2016
Wednesday 10 AM-5 PM; Thursday 10 AM-8 PM; Friday & Saturday 10 AM-5 PM;
Sunday: 12-5 PM
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
$10 admission
