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Ongoing May 19 — September 3
Exhibit on the Brain
Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), Schenectady 382-7890 misci.org
May 20
Pinkalicious the Musical
The Palace Theatre
465-4663 parkplayhouse.com
Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents.
May 25—27
Baseball Hall of Fame Classic Weekend
Doubleday Field, Cooperstown 607-547-7200 baseballhall.org
Baseball’s biggest stars will make their annual return to the home of baseball on Memorial Day Weekend.
May 26
Albany All Stars Roller Derby Game
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany 487-2155 albanyallstars.com
40 blood-thirsty skaters ready to roll through your heart.
May 26
Tours of Shaker Heritage Society
Shaker Heritage Site, Albany
456-7890 shakerheritage.org
See the first Shaker settlement in the US.
May 26
Pinkster Festival
Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer 463-8738 nysparks.com
A historic Spring celebration and African cultural tradition.
SUMMER EVENTS
Hudson River School
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
Hudson River School works portray a visual history of the American landscape during decades of rapid change and transformation.
Ongoing
Ancient Egypt
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
The Mystery of the Albany Mummies exhibition into a new exhibition about Ancient Egypt.
Ongoing
Fellow Citizen: Aaron Burr
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
Aaron Burr is remembered today largely because of the 1804 duel in which he fatally wounded Alexander Hamilton. This exhibition explores his time in Albany.
Ongoing
Traders and Culture: Colonial Albany and the Formation of American Identity
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
The character and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley have roots in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Ongoing
Spotlight: Albany & Anti-Suffrage
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
Ongoing, Mondays
Mosaic Portraits with Karen Shupack
Albany Art Room,
915-1091 albanyartroom.com
Create a beautiful mosaic portrait you will always remember!
Ongoing, Fridays
Ladies Drawing Night with Kim Kauffman
Albany Art Room,
915-1091 albanyartroom.com
Grab a friend or come make some new ones as we gather for an evening of art-making, conversation, and inspiration!
Ongoing, Saturdays
Saturdays for Kids
Albany Art Room,
915-1091 albanyartroom.com
Various art classes for kids to explore different mediums.
Ongoing March—December
Live Harness Racing
Saratoga Casino & Raceway, Saratoga Springs 584-2110 saratogacasino.com
Experience the thrill of live harness racing.
One Friday each month, April—November
Dudley Observatory Star Party
588 Middle Rd, Knox
618-5376 dudleyobservatory.org
Ongoing through September 3
Exhibit on the Brain
Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), Schenectady 382-7890 misci.org
Ongoing through September 23
Art of the Erie Canal
New York State Museum, Albany
474-5877 nysm.nysed.org
A comprehensive look at the social, economic, and creative impact of the Eric Canal.
Wednesdays and Fridays May—October
Farmers Market
Empire State Plaza, Albany 473-2418 empirestateplaza.org Local farm fresh produce and goods.
June | See website for date
Albany Rowing Center’s Learn to Row Day
Corning Preserve, Hudson Riverfront, Albany albanyrowingcenter.org
Ongoing July — August | See website for dates
Bites Camera Action Series
Tricentrennial Park, Albany
493-4478 downtownalbany.org
Bites Camera Action transforms Tricentennial Park with films, food vendors, live music from the area’s best bands and DJs, movie trivia, and games for all ages on Monday nights.
Ongoing through October 20, 2019
Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal
New York State Museum, Albany 474-5877 nysm.nysed.gov
Ongoing through June 17
Paintings of Addy: Dahl Taylor’s Original Illustrations for American Girl®
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany 463-4478 albanyinstitute.org
June 2
40th Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K
Empire State Plaza, Albany
473-2418 freihofersrun.com
One of the world’s largest and most prestigious all-female road race.
June 2
14th Annual Lupine Fest
Albany Pine Bush, Albany
456-0655 albanypinebush.org
Fields of violet Lupine flowers and fluttering Karner Blue butterflies set the stage for visitors to explore.
June 6
Tours of Shaker Heritage Society
Shaker Heritage Site, Albany
456-7890 shakerheritage.org
See the first Shaker settlement in the US.
June 7, 14, 21
Albany Alive at Five
Jennings Landing at Riverfront Park, Albany 434-2032 albanyevents.org
Albany’s most popular free outdoor concert series, 5-8 pm.
June 9
Farm Day in the City
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Albany 434-0834 schuylerfriends.org
Experience a farm market atmosphere in the city of Albany! Learn about the types of animals Philip Schuyler would have had on his farm and agricultural practices of the 18th century.
June 9
Albany All Stars Roller Derby Game
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany 487-2155 albanyallstars.com
40 blood-thirsty skaters ready to roll through your heart.
June 10
Capital Pride Parade and Festival
Washington Park, Albany
462-6138 capitalpridecenter.org
Join the largest pride event Upstate as Albany celebrates the LGBTQ Community.
June 15—17
Special Olympics New York State Summer Games Siena College, Latham
936-4468 specialolympics-ny.org
Providing free Olympic style sports
competition for all children and adults
with intellectual disabilities.
Ongoing June 15 — August 28
Tri-City ValleyCats (Minor-League Baseball)
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium,
80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy
629-2287 tcvalleycats.com
Minor League Baseball in the heart of
the Capital Region! Visit “The Joe” for a entertaining summer night that the whole family will enjoy!
Ongoing
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