Looking for things to do this week? Free & Frugal has you covered! Stay on your budget, and still have a tremendous time. Scroll through the events below and see what catches your eye!
Thursday, May 12th
Amore Clothing's Spring Inaugural Open House
12pm-8pm
595 new Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Free!
City Beer Hall's House Party
Starting: 11:00 PM
2 Howard St., Albany, NY 12207
Starting: 11:00 PM
No cover
Game 5 | Devils vs. Marlies
Albany Devils
Times Union Center, Albany, NY 12207
7:00 PM
$16
Evenings at the Institute
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Free!
Open Mic Night
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hudson River Coffee House
227 Quail Street, Albany, NY 12203
Free
Friday, May 13th
Farmers Market
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242
Free
Dudley Observatory Star Party
Octagon Barn
Starting at 7:00 PM
588 Middle Rd, Delanson, NY 12053
Free Admission- $5 donation graciously accepted
Saturday, May 14th
AFRO CUBAN JAZZ SAXTET
7:00pm
The Madison Theater
1036 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
$20
Alpha Krav Maga Women's Self Defense Seminar
849 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Huyck Hikers
Eldridge research station
284 Pond Hill Rd., Rensselaerville, NY 12147
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free, donation suggested
Lupine Fest 2016- A Pine Bush Block Party
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
195 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205-4605
Free! Registration required.
Sunday, May 15th
Deep Air: Interdisciplinary Arts Reading Series
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wagon House Education Center, Olana State Historic Site
5720 Rte 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
$5/Member, $10/Non-Member
Freckleface Strawberry
Starting at 2:00 PM
Palace Theater
19 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12207
$20 for adults, kids 12& under free
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
Free! Registration required.
Royals and Rivals
Emmanuel Baptist Church
275 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
4pm
Free
Sunday Night Blues Jam
McGeary's Irish Pub
4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY 12207
7:30 PM - Midnight
Free
The Alturas Duo
The Hyde Collection
161 warren st, glens falls, NY 12801
2pm
$25 per person/ $5 for students with ID
Tuesday, May 17th
Pathways to Prevention: Healthy Hike with CMH Physical Therapist Corey Smith
5:30-7:00pm
Wagon House Education Center, Olana State Historic Site
5720 Rte 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
Free
TALK TUESDAYS - HEALING TRAUMA HOLISTICALLY - A CONVERSATION WITH WENDELL HARRIS
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc
194 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12210
$5-$10
Multiple
Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor'
Sunday, Friday & Saturday
Albany Civic Theatre
235 Second Ave P.O. Box 6172, Albany, NY 12206
Times: Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm
$18
St. Sophia Greek Festival 2016
May 13, 2016 - May 15, 2016
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
Address: 440 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York 12208
Times: May 13, 6-11pm; May 14, 12 noon-11pm; May 15, 12 noon-7pm
Ongoing
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
Christo & Jeanne-Claude: The Tom Golden Collection
May 15, 2016 - June 26, 2016 (Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Location: The Hyde Collection
161 warren st, glens falls, NY 12801
Museum Hours
Museum admission
Discover the Pine Bush
May 05, 2016 - June 26, 2016
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
25 Quackenbush Sq Albany, NY 12207
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; Saturday 10am-3pm; Sunday 11am-3pm
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
Fixed Horizons
May 05, 2016 - June 26, 2016
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
25 Quackenbush Sq (, Albany, NY 12207
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; Saturday 10am-3pm; Sunday 11am-3pm
Free
Improvapalooza
May 09, 2016 - June 09, 2016 (Every Monday, Thursday)
The Underground at Proctors
432 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305
8 PM
$14
Live Harness Racing
From: March 11, 2016 - December 10, 2016
Saratoga Race Course
267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Fridays and Saturdays at 6:45pm and Sunday matinees starting at 12:45pm
$3
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
From: April 29, 2016 - May 15, 2016 (Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
University at Albany Art Museum
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
Tuesday, 10 am - 8 pm; Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday, noon - 4 pm.
Free
Masterworks Paper
April 30, 2016 - October 16, 2016
Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor'
From: May 06, 2016 - May 22, 2016 (Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday)
Albany Civic Theatre
235 Second Ave P.O. Box 6172, Albany, NY 12206
Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm
Admission: $18
The Trip to Bountiful
April 22, 2016 - May 15, 2016 (Recurring daily)
Capital Repertory Theatre
111 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207
Tues., Weds., Thurs., at 7:30 pm; Fri. and Sat. at 8 pm; Sat. at 3:00 pm, Sun. at 2:00 pm, Weds., 4/4 at 2:00 pm
$20 - $50 ($16 student tickets price w/ID)
Trivia Night at LAX
From: March 09, 2016 - December 28, 2016
LAX On Lark
205 Lark St., Albany, NY 12210
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Free to play!
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.
