The College Experience

Gabby's Sage Women's Basketball Event Sage vs SUNY Poly
2025-02-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
When: Friday, February 7th at 5:30 pm
Where: RS Albany Campus Kahl Campus Center at Sage Albany Campus
Cost: Free
Travel: #100
Gabby says she wants to watch the Sage Women’s Basketball Team play against SUNY Poly
Click the link to see the event on the CHOMP

Men's Basketball SUNY Poly vs. Russell Sage College
2025-02-07 19:30 - 22:30
When: Friday, February 7, 2025, 7:30 – 10:30pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center, Albany, N.Y.
Cost: Free
Travel: BUS: #114–100, 10–100, 910–100, 106–13
Come cheer on the Russell Sage Men’s Basketball team against SUNY Poly!

Winter Market at the Troy Atrium.
2025-02-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-15 09:00 - 14:00
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Troy Atrium 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180
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 Troy Atrium, hosts the popular farmers market! Come 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!

Zach C's Birthday Party Event
2025-02-08 12:00 - 14:00
WHEN: Saturday February 8, 2025 12:00pm – 2:00pm
WHERE: 790 Madison Ave Apartment 3
COST: Free
Bus:
Come celebrate Zach C’s 23rd Birthday! He say’s “I want to host this event because my actual birthday is on a weekend this year and to have a great 23rd birthday!” He is also excited to share a special cake made by his mom every year and will be ordering pizza from Paesans. Please bring something to share but ensure it is NUT FREE.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
2025-02-11 15:00 - 18:00
WHEN: Tuesday February 11, 2025 3pm-6pm
WHERE: Washington Avenue, Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210

COST: FREE
BUS: #10, 910
Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab is full of the equipment, materials, and technology for any project: art supplies, graphics software, digital cameras, a color printer, keyboard and guitars, video and music editing equipment, sewing machines, fiber arts materials, hand & power tools, 3D printers–even a bike repair kit. For more information: 518-427-4300 ext. 0303 or albanymade@albanypubliclibrary.org.
See Link to learn more: Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Sensory Stations
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00
WHEN: Tuesday, February 11, from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: Albany Public Library – Delaware Ave Branch, 331 Delaware Ave, Albany
COST: FREE
BUS: #106 and walk, 114–18

Kinetic sand, orbeez, color-coordinated discovery bins, fidget toys, stress balls, tea tastings, relaxing sandscapes, calming music & more! Come explore our Sensory Stations. This is a drop-in program.

Yoga with Kierstan Ryan @ RS Troy Campus
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:00
WHEN: Tuesday, Febrary 11, 2025, 5 – 6pm
WHERE: Russell Sage Troy Campus Mckinstry 206
COST: FREE
Bus:
Weekly Evening Yoga Class offered at the Russell Sage Troy Campus.
Sign up using the QR code! See link: Yoga with Kierstan Ryan

Unified Basketball at UALBANY
2025-02-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-18 19:15 - 20:45
When: Tuesdays February 4- March 11, 2025 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Where: UAlbany Campus, Physical Education 3 Court Gym
The Physical Education building is the building across the way from Broadview Arena, which is where there is a giant parking lot. Once you get up the concrete stairs to enter Broadview Arena, you will go into the opposite building, and the gym is on the right hand side.
COST: Free
*You must have updated paperwork OR a one-day waiver to compete. (Ask Staff from CEP to help with locating the correct form)Please reach out to confirm.”
“At long last, we have our dates for the UAlbany Basketball program this winter. The program will run on Tuesday nights from 7:15-8:15 pm.”

Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney
2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30
WHEN: Wednesday, February 12, 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
Come take Zumba class! Sign up using the QR code on the information flyer. See link: Zumba with Elizabeth Gaffney

Brendan Valentine's Day Event
2025-02-14 16:00 - 20:00
When: Friday February 14, 4pm – 8pm
Where: Brendan’s Dorm 839 Lancaster Street.
Cost: Free but bring a treat to share
Travel: Walk or bus
Brendan is having an event to celebrate Valentine’s Day! He will have donuts and a cookie pizza! Please bring a treat to share.

Netflix Series: Love is Blind Viewing Party @ Freddies
2025-02-14 19:00 - 20:00
When: Friday February 14, at 7pm
Where: Freddies Lounge on Albany Russell Sage Campus
Cost: Free
Travel: #10 114 100
Come hang out with friends to watch Love is Blind and receive a free Valentine’s Day Mystery Box !

Dress in the Gilded Age at Hart Cluet Museum in Troy
2025-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
When: Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
Where: Hart Cluett Museum, 57 2nd Street Troy, NY 12180
Cost: Free
Travel: #910 10 to Pearl 922/ 923
Visit the Hart Cluett Museum on Saturday, February 15th to learn more about clothing during the Gilded Age!
Inspired by the HBO show, this program gives an overview of women’s clothing of the period, featuring examples from original fashion plates and includes a dressing demonstration of all of the layers that make up a fashionable lady’s toilette.
The Museum will be open 12-3pm with the program starting at 1pm.
Free and open to all ages!
Learn more here!

Jonathan's Uno Game Night
2025-02-15 15:00 - 16:00
When: Saturday February 15 3pm-4pm meet at 2:50 pm to have to get set up.
Where: Jonathan’s Dorm 2 South Main St.
Cost: Free
Travel: Walk
Do you love card games? Come play Uno with friends!
Jonathan says “I would like to host this event because i want people to laugh hang out and have a good time playing Uno with me.”

Susan's Disco Night: You Chose the Songs!
2025-02-16 18:00 - 20:00
When: Sunday February 16 6pm-8pm
Where: Madison Theater 1036 Madison Avenue
Cost: Free Admission, bring money to order food or a drink. Please remember that if you share food you need to plan to split the cost and include a tip. Talk with your friends about your plans for food to help make a plan in advance.
Travel: Walk or bus
Come have a good time with friends from CEP to celebrate Spring Semester! You choose the playlist and dance the night away! Request start at 6pm and music ends at 8pm.

“Fight or Be Slaves": A Black History Month Exhibit at the NYS Capitol
2025-02-17 07:00 - 2025-02-21 19:00
When: Monday February 17 to Friday February 28 7:00 am – 7:00pm (Closed on Saturday and Sundays)
Where: NYS Capitol
Cost: Free
Travel: #910 discuss as a class
In recognition of the national 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” this exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, a labor union that represented Black porters and maids who staffed Pullman Company railroad sleeping cars. It was the first Black union in the United States to be recognized by the American Federation of Labor.
See link for more details.

Virtual Mini Golf Tournament at Dick's Sporting Good's
2025-02-17 10:00 - 2025-02-23 19:00
When: February 15, 2025 – February 23, 2025 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Where: DICKS House of Sport579 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110Latham, NY 12110
Cost: $5 per person BOOK HERE
Travel: #106 108
This is a week-long tournament held at Dick’s House of Sport. It is $5 a person. There is an adult and child division, with the champion of each group winning a free golf lesson with our in-store PGA pro! Scan the QR code in the picture or go to our events page
Children division will play 3 holes
Adult division will play 6 holes
Click link for more details

Cinemania! Fences (2016) at Albany Pine Hills Library
2025-02-17 18:00 - 19:45
When: Monday February 17, 2025 6pm – 7:45pm
Where: Albany Public Library Pine Hills Branch Large Meeting Room
517 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Cost: Free
Travel: Walk

Are you into movies? Perhaps you enjoy cult classics! Welcome to Cinemania! It’s like a book, but faster.
In honor of Black History Month, we will be projecting the film Fences (2016), directed by Denzel Washington.
Join us at the Pine Hills Branch as we revisit some of the coolest cult movies ever produced. We will enjoy the weird, the strange and (sometimes) the poorly made films that we all love so much!
Click link to for more details

African Drum Class in Voorheesville
2025-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
When: Monday February 17, 2025
Where: Old Songs Community Art Center37 South Main Street, Voorheesville, NY 12186Voorheesville, NY 12186
Cost: $15
Travel: Discuss in class
Study African drumming. Participants will learn authentic drumming from many countries in West Africa. Emphasis will be on traditional rhythms & drumming techniques on djembes, dunduns & other hand drums.
Please join us for this fun filled class. All levels are welcomed. Some drums may be available to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Instructor John Dickson.
See link for more details

3D Design 101 At North Albany Branch
2025-02-18 16:30 - 17:30
When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Albany Public Library North Albany Branch : Meeting Room 616 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12204
Cost: Free but seating is limited Register Here
Travel: Discuss in class
Interested in learning how to create objects for 3D printing? Join us for an introduction to the basic concepts and the Tinkercad modeling program.
Please sign up as space is limited. Call us at 518-427-4300 ext 6 if you have questions or to register.

Men's Volleyball No. 6 Springfield vs. Russell Sage College
2025-02-18 18:00 - 21:00
When: Tuesday February 18 6 pm-9pm
Where: Albany Russell Sage Campus, Kahl Campus Center, Albany, N.Y.
Cost: Free
Travel: #10 100
Come cheer on Russell Sage Men’s Volleyball again Springfield at the Kahl Campus Center!

Trivia Night at Albany Distillery
2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00
When: Recurring weekly on Tuesday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Albany Distilling Co. Bar & Bottle Shop75 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12207Albany, NY 12207
Cost: Free to play.
Travel: Discuss in class
Trivia tomorrow night and every Tuesday starting at 7pm with @trivianightslive
Multiple prize rounds, cocktail specials $5 ALB cans
Come visit us and put your knowledge to the test!

Bachata Tuesdays at Ritmo Room
2025-02-18 19:00 - 23:00
When: Recurring weekly on Tuesday 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: Ritmo Room 173 Spruce St, Albany, NY 12210Albany, NY 12210
Cost: $10-$15 depending on class
Travel: Discuss in class

Bachata Level 1 Class with Annie: 7PM-8PM | Cover $10. No Partner Needed.
Bachata Level 2 Class with Annie: 8PM-9PM | Cover $10. No Partner Needed.
Social Dancing from 9PM-11PM | Cover class + social dancing $15

DJ Wave spinning the best Bachata, Salsa mixed with some Kizomba, Merengue and Latin Top 40.
So come in early, learn some new dance moves, and let’s end the night dancing to great Latin music abd socializing with awesome people!
See link for more information about the Ritmo Room and Dance Classes

Shut Up & Write!™ at Professor Java
2025-02-19 16:00 - 18:00
When: Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Where: Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary145 Wolf Rd · Albany, NY
Cost: Free Register Here
Travel: Discuss in class
Join us for 2 hours of free writing and conversation!
Book, blog, script, dissertation, melody, work stuff – whatever you’re writing, you’re invited to write it with us. Don’t just think about writing, get some writing done.
Click the link to learn A LOT more

Science Café: Evolution for the People and by the People at The Hollow Bar and Kitchen
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00
When: Thursday February 20, 2025 6pm- 7pm
Where: The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
Cost: Free to attend and listen, check out the menu if you would like to purchase food
Travel:
Ever wonder how we got here? Join Dr. Jeremy J. Kirchman, Curator of Birds and Mammals at the New York State Museum, for an evening of science at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen. In celebration of Darwin’s birthday, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of evolution—no lab coat required!
Dr. Kirchman will take us on a tour of scientific discovery from the radical, brave thinking of Charles Darwin to the current era of genomics research that is revealing the ways that humans have been both the target of natural selection and an agent of selection on other species. Whether you’re a science enthusiast or just looking for something new and exciting to learn over a drink, this is the place to be. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your thirst for knowledge (and maybe a pint too)! Let’s toast to Darwin and the amazing journey of life.
This fun, interactive program is free to attend. Food and drink are not included but are available for individual purchase at the venue.
Check out the link for details
Check out the Hollow Bar and Grill to see their menu

Trivia Night at Russell Sage
2025-02-21 17:30 - 19:30
When: Friday, February 21, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Where: Albany Russell Sage Campus Kahl Campus Center
Cost: Free
Travel: #10 100

Wynter Thyme Fest at Colonie Center Mall
2025-02-22 - 2025-02-23
When: Saturday Feb 22, 2025 and Sunday Feb 23, 2025 See Mall Hours

Monday-Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm

Where: Colonie Center Mall 131 COLONIE CENTER ALBANY, NY 12205

Cost: Free to attend
Travel: Discuss in class
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd & Sunday, February 23rd for a spectacular event featuring a diverse array of local vendors showcasing their unique products and services.
Explore a wide range of products from talented local artisans, businesses, and entrepreneurs. From handmade crafts to delicious treats, there’s something for everyone.
Enjoy live performances and entertainment throughout the event.
Save the date and join us for a weekend filled with shopping, entertainment, and community spirit.
See link for details

Robert's Video Game Event
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00
When: Saturday February 22 1pm-3pm
Where: At Robert’s Dorm 839 Lancaster
Cost: Free, Please bring a treat to share
Travel: Walk or bus
Robert is a host a Video Game event! Please bring your own Nintendo Switch if you have one!
Let’s have fun play our favorite video games and enjoying some delicious food. Robert will have pizza and a cake! He asks that you bring something to share too.
