The College Experience

Morning Yoga at Kahl!
2025-11-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
When: Morning Yoga 8 am -9 am Monday Mornings 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10; 11/17
Where: Kahl Campus Center Rm 224
Cost: Free
Details: Morning Yoga before classes. Please register to attend.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
2025-11-04 15:00 - 18:00
WHEN: Tuesdays 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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

Yoga Fitness at the Troy Campus
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:30
When: Tuesday November 4, 5:15-6:15pm
Where: McKinstry Student Center at the Russell Sage Troy Campus
Cost: Free
Travel: 106 922 or 923 / Russell Sage Shuttle
Details:

Cozy Craft Night at Freddie's Lounge
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00
When: Tuesday November 4, 6-8pm
Where: Freddie’s Lounge
Cost: Free
Details:

Join a cozy crafting session where you can knit, crochet, or create felt art! All skill levels welcome. Bring your own project or try something new. Supplies provided!

Albany Auto Show at the MVP
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09
When: Friday, November 7 to Saturday, November 9
Friday 3 pm
Saturday 10 am
Sunday 10 pm
Where: MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
Cost: $10 (adults); Free (children under 12 with paid adult) – at box office
Travel: 100 910 114
Details: New car show featuring more than 25 automotive brands and models from all, showcasing the latest safety features, options and styling! Additional exhibitor booths featuring auto-related products and services.
https://www.mvparena.com/events/detail/albany-auto-show-2025

Reception for 46th PhotoRegional Exhibition
2025-11-07 17:30 - 19:30
Reception for 46th PhotoRegional Exhibition

Where: Opalka Gallery (same location as above)

When: Friday, Nov 7, 2025, 5:30–7:30 pm Trumba+1

Cost: Free

Details: Opening reception for the “46th PhotoRegional: Seeking New Landscapes” exhibition; music from the Alan Thomson Jazz Trio. A more laid-back arts event ideal for a quieter evening outing or student group. Russell Sage College events calendar

Women's Basketball Russell Sage vs Bard
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00
When: Saturday November 8at 2pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center, Albany Russell Sage Campus
Cost: Free
Details: Come cheer on the Russell Sage Women’s Basketball Team!!

Sammie and Ella Disney Trivia Event
2025-11-10 16:30 - 17:30
When: Monday November 10 4:30 pm – 5:30pm
Where: 6 South Main
Cost: Free- bring a treat to share if you would like
Travel: Walk or take the bus
Details: Join Sammie and Ella to hang with friends and test your knowledge of Disney Trivia!

Junk Food Bingo
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00

Tuesday Trivia at Dave and Busters!
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30
When: Tuesday November 11, 2025 7:30pm
Where: Dave and Buster’s Trivia Night
Cost: Free to play!
Travel: 910 or 114
Detail: https://www.prekindle.com/promo/id/-2852852648629982492
Welcome to Trivia Tuesdays at D&B, a can’t-miss experience for you & your whole crew! Put your pop culture knowledge to the test EVERY Tuesday and enjoy a special themed trivia night on the last Tuesday of every month. Don’t miss out!

Men Basketball Jersey Night
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30
When: Wednesday, November 12, 6 pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center
Cost: Free
Travel: 114 100
Details: Men’s Sage Basketball VS Elms at Kahl! Come cheer on Sage and sport your favorite jersey (not required!)
Schedule

PechaKucha Night at Opalka Gallery
2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00
PechaKucha Night at Opalka Gallery

Where: Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208

When: Friday, Nov 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm (snacks) with talks beginning 7:00 pm. Opalka Gallery+1

Cost: Free (or no cost indicated) — typical gallery event open to public and students.

Details: “PechaKucha” format — quick-fire talks/slides by different speakers, snacks provided by local food co-ops. Good for networking, meeting people, creative inspiration.

Link: Opalka Gallery Programs & Events Opalka Gallery+1

7th Annual CNYS Black Expo
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00
7th Annual CNYS Black Expo

Where: Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, NY 12242

When: Sat, Nov 15 2025, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Cost: Free to attend

Details: Community expo, culture, vendors, and live performances. Good for networking, culture, food, and socializing! https://cnysblackexpo.com/#about

Sammie's Build a Bear Event
2025-11-15 11:15 - 12:30
When: Saturday November 15, 11:15 am-12:25 pm
Where: Crossgates Mall- Build A Bear Store
Cost: Free to go prices vary to build your own bear $$
Travel: 910 114
We will meet at my dorm at 11:00 and take the 114 bus there
Details:
“I Wanted host this event is because i love going to Build a Bear & i have so many bear from there and i wanted to go to Build a Bear and have some fun with my friends and everyone one so come and join all your friends.”

Chris' Zootopia Event
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00
When: Saturday, November 15, 12 pm-2 pm
Where: 790 Madison Ave
Cost: Free to attend but bring a snack or drink to share
Travel: Walk or bus
Details: Join Chris at his dorm to celebrate his birthday and watch Zootopia!

Zach's Pizza Party
2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:00
When: Sunday November 16, 1 pm-2 pm
Where: 790 Madison Avenue Apt 3
Cost: Free
Travel: Walk or Bus
Details: Zach says “Pizza is one of my favorite foods and I think it will be fun!”

Brendan's Get Air Event at Crossgates
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:00
When: Sunday, November 16, 3 pm-4 pm
Where: Crossgate’s Mall
Cost: $$
Travel: 910 114
Meet at Brendan’s dorm at 2:45 pm and take the 910.
Details: Join Brendan for a fun afternoon of jumping at the trampoline park

Deck Hall-bany
2025-11-22 11:00 - 16:00
When: Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

November 22 Market I 11:00 – 4:00 PM
November 29 Market I 11:00 – 4:00 PM
*December 6 Market (day of the Hot Chocolate Stroll) I 11:00 – 4:00 PM
December 13 Market I 11:00 – 4:00 PM

Where: Clinton Market Collective, 11 Clinton Ave. Albany, NY 12210
Cost: Free to attend
Travel: Discuss
Detail:
Deck the Hall-bany is downtown Albany’s weekly holiday market and festival co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, held at the Clinton Market Collective and Quackenbush Square every Saturday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM from November 22 through December 13.
Stay warm under heated tents as you shop gift ideas for everyone on your list with local independent businesses and creators, enjoy live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate samples, and holiday cheer in the core of our Capital Region community.

https://www.albany.com/event/deck-the-hall-bany-holiday-market-and-festival-271160/

Light the Plaza at Stuyvesant
2025-11-22 15:00 - 18:00
When: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3 pm-6 pm
Where: Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Cost: Free to attend! Complimentary Carriage Ride
Travel: 114
Details: Kick off the holiday season at Light The Plaza, Stuyvesant Plaza’s annual holiday celebration and tree lighting event. Join us on November 22, starting at 3 PM, with the tree lighting ceremony beginning promptly at 5 PM on The Lawn at Stuyvesant Plaza.
Light The Plaza

Shane's Friendsgiving Event
2025-11-22 17:30 - 19:00
When: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 5:30 pm
Where: 839 Lancaster
Cost: Free to attend- Bring a snack to share
Travel: Walk or Bus
Details: Shane wants to celebrate the upcoming holiday with friends. Join for a fun evening of some yummy food and hanging out with friends.

Sunday Family Team Trivia @ Stacks Espresso on Lark
2025-11-23 13:00 - 15:00
When: Sundays 1pm -3-m
Where: Stacks Espresso Bar, 275 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Cost: Free to play- $ to buy a yummy drink
Travel: Discuss in class
Details: Head over to Stacks on Lark and enjoy a fun afternoon of family friendly trivia.
https://www.albany.com/event/sunday-family-team-trivia-stacks-espresso-on-lark-268962/

Women's Basketball- SUNY Cobleskill vs. Russell Sage College
2025-12-01 17:00 - 20:00
When: December 1, 2025 5-8pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center Albany Campys
Cost: Free
Travel: Bus
Details: Cheer on the Russell Sage Women’s Basketball Team at Kahl!
https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D192793417

Do You Know Albany? Local History Trivia Night at the Washington Ave Branch
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:30
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:00pm–7:30pm
Where: Albany Public Library: Washington Ave Branch: Large Auditorium 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
Cost: Free to attend
Travel: Bus; discuss in class
Details: Think you are an Albany history buff or maybe you just want to learn more about local history? Then come on down to the Washington Avenue Branch of Albany Public Library. The biggest buff(s) will win gift certificates to Spectrum Theatre.
Teams of a maximum of four are welcome, but please register individually at the link below.
https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/do-you-know-albany-local-history-trivia-night-53575

2025 City of Albany Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00
When: Friday December 5, 5pm-7pm
Where: Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Cost: Free
Travel: 910
Details: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan will host a tree lighting ceremony in honor of the holiday season at Academy Park, across the street from City Hall on Friday December 5 from 5pm – 7pm.
The ceremony kicks off with a concert by Albany High School’s Albanettes and Troubadours, beginning at 5:00pm. Enjoy FREE take home holiday craft bags and refreshments from Cider Belly Donuts, La Empanada Llama and Albany High School Abrookin Center Culinary students.
Experience our Winter Wonderland photo opps throughout the park. Representatives from local organizations will be on-hand with information on their programs and upcoming events. Join Mayor Sheehan, members of the Albany Tulip Court, and city officials as they light the tree at 6:00pm sharp.
For additional information on the City of Albany Tree Lighting, please contact the City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs at 518.434.2032 or visit www.albanyevents.org

Deck the Halls at Colonie Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00
When: Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7. 10am-4pm
Where: Colonie Center Mall
Cost: Free to attend but bring money if you want to holiday shop or eat
Travel: 905 or 1 or 117
Details: Colonie Center and JB Enterprises team up to bring you the Deck The Halls Holiday Show. This event will feature numerous vendors to make your holiday gift shopping a breeze. Additionally, enjoy a meet and greet with Author – Julie Chapman from 10-4pm on December 6, enjoy live entertainment: with Lennox from 1-3pm on December 6 and Dance Dimensions from 12-3pm on December 7. North Country Wildlife Care Rescue will be joining us on Dec 7 & 8. Don’t miss out on this festive holiday experience!

Deck Hall-bany and Hot Chocolate Stroll!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00
When: Saturday, *December 6 Market (day of the Hot Chocolate Stroll) I 11:00 – 4:00 PM

December 13 Market I 11:00 – 4:00 PM

Where: Clinton Market Collective, 11 Clinton Ave. Albany, NY 12210
Cost: Free to attend
Travel: Discuss
Detail:
Deck the Hall-bany is downtown Albany’s weekly holiday market and festival co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, held at the Clinton Market Collective and Quackenbush Square every Saturday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM from November 22 through December 13.
Stay warm under heated tents as you shop gift ideas for everyone on your list with local independent businesses and creators, enjoy live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate samples, and holiday cheer in the core of our Capital Region community.

https://www.albany.com/event/deck-the-hall-bany-holiday-market-and-festival-271160/

Chris's Zootopia 2 Movie Event at Regal, Crossgates
2025-12-06 12:40 - 14:00
When: Saturday December 6 12:40 pm Showing
Where: Regal Cinemas at Crossgates Mall
Cost: $22
Travel: 114 or 910
Details: Meet Chris to enjoy the release of Zootopia 2 in theaters at Crossgates Mall! Travel with Chris on the 910.
Meet at 11:10 am at the Quail Station Bus Stop, to travel together on the 10 & 910

Keerthana's Game Night Event
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00
When: Saturday, December 6, 7 pm-9 pm
Where: 830 Lancaster
Cost: Free- bring a snack or drink to share 🙂
Travel: Walk or Bus
Details: Keerthana for a fun night of games such as SORRY or UNO.
