Block Printing Workshop at Washington Branch

🖼️ Block Printing Workshop with Opal Hexen Tuesday, June 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm WHEN: Tuesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm WHERE: Washington Branch – Learning Lab A, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY COST: Free; registration required (waitlist only) DESCRIPTION: Join Troy-based artist and printmaker Opal Hexen for a hands-on block printing workshop featuring themes…

Albany History Historian at the Washington Branch

🏛️ Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian Tuesday, June 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm WHEN: Tuesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm WHERE: Washington Branch – Local History Room, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY COST: Free DESCRIPTION: Drop in during open hours to meet with Anthony Opalka, the official historian of the city…

Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration at Palace Theatre

Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration Tuesday, June 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm WHEN: Tuesday, 7:30pm – 9:30pm WHERE: Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY COST: $29 general, $15 with student ID DESCRIPTION: Celebrate Juneteenth with an unforgettable evening of music and unity at Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration,…

Dance for Everyone

🩰 What if we already know how? Wednesday, June 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm WHEN: Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm WHERE: Refuge Troy, 1813 5th Avenue, Troy, NY COST: $22 drop-in; $40–$88 sliding scale for all four classes DESCRIPTION: Led by Hana van der Kolk, this inclusive and expressive dance class series invites all…

 Alive at Five: Hip-Hop & Juneteenth

 Alive at Five: Hip-Hop & Juneteenth WHEN: Thursday, June 19 @ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: Tricentennial Park, 560 Broadway, Albany, NY COST: Free admission DESCRIPTION: Celebrate Juneteenth with a powerful Hip-Hop night featuring Lupe Fiasco, DJ TGIF, and Rhakim Ali. Part of Albany’s Alive at Five concert series, now in a new location…

 Trivia Night @ Wolf Hollow Brewing Co.

 Trivia Night @ Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. WHEN: Thursday, June 19 @ 6:00pm–8:00pm WHERE: Wolf Hollow Brewing Company, 6882 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302 COST: Free DESCRIPTION: Join That Trivia Guy and host Nat Christiana for a fun night of trivia every Thursday. Test your knowledge, win prizes, and enjoy great brews. Seating is first…

Albany Water Lantern Festival

🏮 Albany Water Lantern Festival Friday, June 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm WHEN: Friday, 6:00pm – 10:00pm WHERE: Empire State Plaza, 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY COST: $28.99–$55.99 (ticket required) DESCRIPTION: Celebrate light, hope, and community at the Albany Water Lantern Festival, a magical evening featuring food trucks, music, interactive activities, and…

Yoga & Sound Journey at Honest Weight

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Sound Journey Friday, June 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm WHEN: Friday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm WHERE: TK/CR, Honest Weight Food Co-op, Albany, NY COST: Registration required DESCRIPTION: Experience the restorative blend of gentle movement, energy healing, and sound therapy in this Yoga & Sound Journey guided by Teresa of Healing Ki…

Madison Trivia Night

When: Friday Nights at 7 pm Where: Madison Theater, TN Cafe- 1036 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 Cost: Free to play See Food Menu Travel: Walk or bus See link to learn more about Madison Theater

Mopco and Chill

🎭 Mopco and Chill Friday, June 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm WHEN: Friday, 8:00pm – 10:00pm WHERE: The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY COST: $15 general admission; $7 for students and seniors DESCRIPTION: Settle in for a night of laughs, surprises, and ever-changing improv formats at Mopco and Chill.…