The College Experience

Softball Game! SUNY Geneseo vs. Russell Sage (Game One)
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
???? Softball: SUNY Geneseo vs. Russell Sage (Game One)
WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Plumeri Sports Complex, 20 Frisbee Ave, Albany, NY 12208
COST: Free
DETAILS: The softball team takes on SUNY Geneseo in the first game of an exciting afternoon doubleheader.
Website: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D180638566

Baseball Game! SJFU vs. Russell Sage (Game One)
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00
⚾ Baseball: SJFU vs. Russell Sage (Game One)
WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Plumeri Sports Complex, 20 Frisbee Ave, Albany, NY 12208
COST: Free
DETAILS: The Gators face off against St. John Fisher University in Game One of this weekend doubleheader—come out and support the home team!
Website: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D180638563

Clothing Swap: Shop the Swap
2025-04-26 08:00 - 14:00
???? Clothing Swap: Shop the Swap
WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 8am – 2 PM
WHERE: 100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206
COST: Free
BUS: From 531 Western Ave, take CDTA bus #114 toward Central Ave, then walk or transfer to bus #1 to Watervliet Ave
DETAILS: Clear out your closet or pick up new-to-you items at this sustainable community clothing swap. No cost to participate—just bring your gently used clothes and take what you need!
See Honest Weight Food Coop Calendar https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html

UA Student Association Parkfest
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:00
???? UA Student Association Parkfest
WHEN: Friday, April 25, 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
WHERE: MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
COST: $10 (UAlbany students with ID) / $35 (General public)
BUS: From 531 Western Ave, take CDTA bus #10 or #12 to Pearl St & Hudson Ave
DETAILS: Parkfest returns with big energy, music, and performances at MVP Arena. Open to students and the wider community.
Website: https://www.mvparena.com/events/detail/parkfest

Madison Trivia Night
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
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

Slippin out of the Semester on Troy Campus
2025-04-25 16:00 - 19:00
Slippin Out of the Semester!

Fresh Acts!
2025-04-25 15:00 - 17:00
???? Fresh Acts (Day 1)
WHEN: Friday, April 25, Starts at 3 pm
WHERE: Albany Barn, 56 2nd St, Albany, NY 12210
COST: Advance: $10 general public / $7 students, seniors, & UAlbany faculty-staff
Day-of-show: $15 general public / $12 students, seniors, & UAlbany faculty-staff
BUS: From 531 Western Ave, take CDTA bus #10 or #12 to downtown Albany, then walk or take bus #100 to 2nd St
DETAILS: Fresh Acts showcases original plays written and directed by UAlbany students. A night of creativity, performance, and bold new voices in theater.
Website: https://www.albany.org/event/fresh-acts/52027/

Brendan's Birthday Event
2025-04-25 15:00 - 16:30
When: Friday April 25, 3 pm – 4:30pm
Where: 839 Lancaster St., Brendan’s Dorm
Cost: Free
Travel: Bus or Walk
Come celebrate Brendan’s Birthday at his dorm!

Open Mic & Talent Show in Troy!
2025-04-23 19:00 - 2025-04-24 23:00
Open Mic & Talent Show
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
WHERE: No Fun, 275 River St, Troy, NY 12180
COST: Free
BUS: From 531 Western Ave, take CDTA bus #10 or #12 to downtown Albany, transfer to bus #22 to River St & State St in Troy
DETAILS: Bring your voice, your art, or your weirdest talent to the stage for an open mic with an edge.
See LINK for details

Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney
2025-04-23 17:30 - 18:30
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm
WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus, Robison Gym
COST: Free
BUS: The Sage Shuttle or CDTA bus routes #10–922 or 923, 10–22, 910–922 or 923, 114–922 or 923
Sign up using the QR code on the information flyer. See link: Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney

Art Night Schenectady w/ Dave Kitchen Trio
2025-04-23 17:00
???? Art Night Schenectady w/ Dave Kitchen Trio
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE: Downtown Schenectady, NY (various venues along Jay St)
COST: Free
BUS: From 531 Western Ave, take CDTA bus #10 or #12 to downtown Albany, then transfer to bus #905 to downtown Schenectady
YOU NEED TO PLAN TO ATTEND WITH A TRAVEL BUDDY!
DETAILS: An evening of galleries, music, and community vibes, with live jazz from the Dave Kitchen Trio lighting up the Schenectady art scene.
See link for more details!
https://allevents.in/schenectady/schenectady-art-night-w-the-dave-kitchen-trio/200028061705031

Albany Patroons vs. New York Phoenix
2025-04-22 19:00 - 22:00
Albany Patroons vs. New York Phoenix
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Washington Avenue Armory, 195 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
COST: $10–$25
BUS: From 531 Western Ave, take CDTA bus #10 or #12 to Washington Ave & Lark St
DETAILS: Catch the hometown Patroons as they take on the New York Phoenix in this action-packed basketball showdown.
See Link for more info

World Earth Day on the Quad!
2025-04-22 11:00 - 14:00
World Earth Day Celebration on the Quad!
April 22 11 am- 2pm

Cason's Easter Sunday Eat and Paint Event
2025-04-20 15:00 - 16:00
When: Sunday April 19 (Easter Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 790 Madison Avenue
Cost: Free but please bring a snack to share and art supplies if you would like.
Travel: Walk, #114, 10 or 905
Join Cason for a fun late afternoon event of painting and eating! She wants to spend time with friends and celebrate Easter!

Easter Party with Sammie, Noah and Grace
2025-04-19 11:30 - 13:30
When: Saturday April 19 at
Where: 531 Western Ave at 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Travel: Bus or walk
Sammie, Noah and Grace say “The reason we want to host this event because it will be fun thing to enjoy having a good time together and lets all be kind to each other and no drama allowed. ”

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
2025-04-19 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-12 09:00 - 14:00
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Nov- April Inside the Troy Atrium. May- Oct, the market is all along River St and around Monument Square, flowing onto 1st, 2nd, and Broadway. You can use Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180 as your destination on Google Maps.
COST: Free to attend, but bring $10 – $20 to purchase anything
BUS: take bus #10 downtown to catch bus #22, #922, or #923
Bus Stop to get off at: 4th and Fulton St. in Troy
Held every Saturday, year-round, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is one of the most popular attractions in New York’s Capital Region.
November to April the market is held within the Troy AtriMay through October, the market transforms the heart of downtown Troy into an open-air street festival that could easily pass for a scene in Europe. On the busiest Saturdays, as many as 15,000 people visit the market to shop for fresh local produce, meats, seafood, prepared foods and handmade crafts. Couples, families, college students and neighborhood regulars all mingle in Monument Square and on the surrounding streets, milling around between the tents, sidewalk tables and music stages.
Many stay to socialize and explore the charming shops and vibrant eateries in one of the most perfectly preserved 19th-century downtowns in the United States.
Today, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market routinely receives “Best of” accolades by regional media and in reader polls. In 2019, the market earned the American Farmland Trust’s People’s Choice award for Number 1 farmers market in the nation.
We now have more than 100 local, producer-only vendors. Check out our Vendors page to find out more or Contact Us if you’re looking for a specific item!

Trivia Night at Freddie's Lounge
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00

Zachary's Autism Awareness Party at Dave and Busters
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30
When: Thursday April 17 at 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Whiere: Dave and Buster’s at Crossgates Mall
Cost: Bring money to purchase a game card and food!
Travel: Meet Zach at 531 and take the 114 to Crossgates Mall
Join Zachary to celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance at Dave and Busters.

Sketch Night at Opalka Gallery
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:00
When: Wednesday April 16 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Where: Opalka Gallery on Albany RS Campus
Cost: Free
Travel: Discuss in class
Draw in the gallery under the guidance of artist Gina Occhiogrosso. You are welcome to bring dry materials(other than pastel and charcoal sticks) or some will be provided for you. Ages 16 and up.
See link for info

Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney
2025-04-16 17:30 - 18:30
WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm
WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus, Robison Gym
COST: Free
BUS: The Sage Shuttle or CDTA bus routes #10–922 or 923, 10–22, 910–922 or 923, 114–922 or 923
Sign up using the QR code on the information flyer. See link: Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney

Silent Book Club at the Bach Branch Library
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:30
When: Tuesday April 15 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Where: Albany Public Library Bach Branch
Bach: Garden
455 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Cost: Free

Travel: Discuss in class

Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach Garden. Enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers! No assigned readings or pressured discussion. Arrive in the first half hour, read from 5:00-6:00, and at 6:00pm chat with the attendees or keep on reading.
Rain Location – Bach Community Room

See link for info

DIY Donuts at Freddie's Lounge
2025-04-15 12:00 - 14:00

80's Trivia Night Orange Brewing Company
2025-04-14 17:00 - 20:30
When: Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Where: Fort Orange Brewing Company
450 North Pearl St. Albany NY, 12204
Cost: Free to play but bring money to purchase food and drink plus don’t forget to tip!
Travel: Discuss in class

80’s Trivia Night with The Press Food Truck

Take a walk down memory lane with us as Trivia Nights Live tests your knowledge of the 80s! Remember the nintendo gaming system, blockbuster movies, MTV and cassette tapes? Now you can show off your knowledge!
The Press Food Truck will be joining us starting at 5 p.m. Trivia kicks off at 6:00 p.m

See LINK for to learn more

Jonathan's Basket Ball Event
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00
When: Sunday April 13th 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: 531 Western Ave
Cost: Free
Travel: Walk or bus
I would like to host this event because i want to connect with friends and my interest in basketball.

Zach C's Food Court Lunch Hang out at Crossgate's Mall
2025-04-13 11:30 - 13:30
When: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Crossgate’s Mall Food Court
Cost: Free to attend, but bring money to purchase lunch at the food court
Travel: Meet at Allen/Madison Station Bus Stop at 11:30 AM, then take the 910
Zach says, “I want to host this event because I want to go to the mall to have lunch together. ”

Noah's Karaoke Event
2025-04-12 16:00 - 17:00
When: Saturday April 12, 2025 4 pm -5 pm
Where: 531 Western Avenue
Cost: Free
Travel: Walk or bus
Come enjoy karaoke and music with Noah at 531! Send him your songs so he can make a playlist!

Easter Egg Obstacle Course with Gavin
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm
Where: 2A South Main Avenue
Cost: Free
Travel: Walk or bus
Gavin says, “I am hosting this event to get physically active for Easter. ”

Workout at Sage Weight Room with Matt F.
2025-04-12 11:00 - 13:00
When: Saturday April 12, 2025 11:00 am 1:00 pm
Where: Russell Sage Albany campus in the Fitness Center in the Armory
Cost: Free
Travel: Take the 10:20 am 114 to Madison and Quail Bus Stop then walk to campus
Matt’s Senior Event:
Matt says “I want to host this event because it’s slowly starting to get warmer as we approach spring and summer it would be nice to start exercising and I know a bunch of classmates in CEP like to workout and what better way to do it than with friends on a Saturday. Who ever wants to join and attend this event let me know ahead of time by text message or tell me in person.”
