Silent Book Club @ Uncommon Grounds (University Plaza)

Silent Book Club @ Uncommon Grounds (University Plaza) WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM WHERE: Uncommon Grounds – University Plaza 📍 1225 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 COST: Free (Optional food/drink purchase) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Enjoy quiet reading time with fellow book lovers—no assigned reading, no pressure to talk.…

Tony Opalka, Albany City Historian – Local History Room Visit

🏛️ Tony Opalka, Albany City Historian – Local History Room Visit WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: Washington Branch – Local History Room 📍 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 COST: Free BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Drop in and meet Tony Opalka, Albany’s official city historian, for Q&A and…

Also Here: The Enslaved and Servants at Ten Broeck Mansion

🏛️ Also Here: The Enslaved and Servants at Ten Broeck Mansion WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM WHERE: Ten Broeck Mansion 📍 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY 12210 (Parking: 136 Livingston Ave) COST: $0 – $5 BUS: Research in class DETAILS: This focused historical tour highlights the often-overlooked stories of…

Meditation Workshop at Pine Hills Library

🧘 Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Pine Hills Branch – Small Meeting Room 📍 517 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 COST: Free (Registration required – currently full) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Join longtime meditation teacher Elissa Kane for a calming session…

Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla at the Delaware Branch Library

📱 Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM WHERE: Delaware Branch – Reference Area 📍 331 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209 COST: Free (Registration required) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: New to Libby or Hoopla? Learn how to access magazines, eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming media on…

Alive at Five! in Albany

🎸 Alive at Five! WHEN: Thursdays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM June 5 - Classic Rock Night featuring Queensryche w/ Gozer June 12 - Funk & Pride Night featuring Neal Francis w/ TV Doctors June 19 - Hip-Hop & Juneteenth featuring Lupe Fiasco w/ DJ TGIF & Rhakim Ali June 26 - Emo Night featuring…

History & Hops: Queer Stories Uncovered – A Pride Month Celebration

🌈 History & Hops: Queer Stories Uncovered – A Pride Month Celebration WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Common Roots Albany Outpost 📍 19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207 COST: Free (Food & drink available for purchase) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Join Ashley Hopkins-Benton, Senior Historian at the NYS…

Trivia Night @ Wolf Hollow Brewing Co.

🧠 Trivia Night @ Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: Wolf Hollow Brewing Company 📍 6882 Amsterdam Road, Schenectady, NY 12302 COST: Free to play (Food & drink available for purchase) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Join host Nat Christiana every Thursday for a fun night…

Capital Region Festival of Theater

 CRFT – Celebratory Mixer Kickoff WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM WHERE: The Cue Theatre 📍 Address: 709 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY 12208 COST: $25 advance / $30 at the door BUS: Research in class DETAILS: 🍹 Opening night mixer to kick off CRFT 🎭 Mingle with performers, directors, and local…

Tarot Share/Study Group with Erin at Honest Weight Food Co-op

🔮 Tarot Share/Study Group with Erin WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: Honest Weight Food Co-op – Community Room 📍 100 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 COST: Free (Pre-registration required) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Explore tarot in a supportive and fun community setting! Whether you're a beginner or have…