The College Experience

Brendan's Dairy Queen Event
2025-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025 3pm-5pm
Where: Dairy Queen 1652 Central Ave, Colonie, NY 12205
Cost: bring $$ for a sweet treat from Dairy Queen
Travel: Meet at 839 Lancaster at 230pm to take the 905 together.
Details: Join Brendan for a trip to Dairy Queen to celebrate the end of the semester.

Chortle Combat at MopCo
2025-07-19 20:00 - 22:00
Chortle Combat
WHEN: Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WHERE: The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
COST: General Admission – $18, Students/Seniors – $9
DESCRIPTION:
Three improv directors face off using a team of elite comedy pros in a high-stakes, no-script battle for the title. Expect outrageous scenes, audience energy, and laughs galore in this all-out improv brawl.
WEBSITE: https://www.albany.com/event/chortle-combat-262864/

Troy's Rockin on the River
2025-07-23 17:30 - 19:30
???? Rockin’ On The River – 2025 Free Summer Concert Series (Troy)
WHEN:

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
• 5:30 PM – Shannon Tehya and Hunter Frost
• 6:30 PM – Side B
• ☔ Rain date: Wednesday, July 30
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
• 5:30 PM – Ky McClinton Duo
• 6:30 PM – Lucid Street
• ☔ Rain date: Wednesday, August 13

Concert Time: 5:30 PM Start (Two Acts Each Night)
WHERE: Riverfront Park
???? River Street, Troy, NY 12180
COST: Free Admission
DETAILS:
Enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson River while soaking in great live music every other Wednesday night at Rockin’ on the River! This family-friendly series features local vendors, food, and high-energy performances from regional favorites across genres. Bring your friends, a lawn chair or blanket, and experience Troy’s signature summer music celebration.
WEBSITE: https://www.downtowntroyny.org/rockin-on-the-river-troy
SOURCE: https://www.albany.com/event/rockin-on-the-river-261580/

National Cheese Pizza Day @ Freddies
2025-09-05 12:00 - 14:00
When: Friday September 5, 12pm -2pm
Where: Freddie’s Lounge at the Kahl Campus Center @ RS
Cost: Free!
Details: Celebrate Free Pizza Day with a FREE slice of Pizza as supplies last!

Men Soccer Game!
2025-09-05 16:00 - 19:00
When: Friday, September 5, 2025, 4 – 7pm
Where: ACP Athletic Complex – Albany, N.Y
6 Notre Dame Dr, Albany, NY 12208
Cost: Free
Details: (Men’s Soccer) Keene St. vs. Russell Sage College
Cheer on Russell Sage Men’s Soccer!
https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D187164867

Trivia Night Kahl!
2025-09-05 17:30 - 19:30
When: Friday September 5 at 5:30pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center Room 224
Cost: Free sign up here
For More info: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D189615744

Pop-Up Beer Garden Series
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:00
WHEN: Friday, September 5, 12 and 19 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: Opalka Gallery, Sage Albany Campus
COST: FREE to attend, but if you plan to buy anything, plan to bring money.
TRAVEL: Walk or take the route you would normally take to campus #114–100, 100, or 106–13
Music, Art, Craft Beer, Food Trucks, Make-Your-Own Screenprints, and More!

New this Fall, Makers Market Night!

Madison Trivia Night
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-19 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

Washington Park Farmers Market
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00
When: Every Saturday until the end of September
Where: Washington Park, Albany NY
Cost: FREE to attend, bring $$ to shop if interested.
Travel: Walk or bus discuss in class.
We are excited to officially announce the Grand opening of Washington Park Farmers Market. Every Saturday through September from 10am till 2pm. We are committed to bringing local Farmers, Mom and Pop business, and healthy living to a centralized area. A place where local communities can all come together for a healthier alternative to today’s big box stores buying. Not are you only buying from local business’, you are strengthening your neighborhoods, creating new memories, and making friendships that last.
https://www.allmymarkets.com/

Riverfront Jazz Festival
2025-09-06 12:00 - 20:00
Riverfront Jazz Festival

When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 12 pm- 8 pm

Where: Jennings Landing, Albany

Cost: Free

Travel: Discuss in class

Details: A full-day, free jazz and funk festival headlined by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, plus acts like Moon Hooch, Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra, Becca Stevens Trio, and Hot Club of Saratoga. Includes fireworks and community service award. Alcohol, coolers, pets (aside from service animals), and recordings are prohibited. Rain venue: Corning Preserve Boat Launch.

New York State Hops & Harvest Festival
2025-09-10 17:00 - 21:00
New York State Hops & Harvest Festival
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:00 PM onward
Where: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242
Cost: Free
Travel: 910
Details: An annual fall festival celebrating local beer, music, and food. A great early-evening outing
https://www.albany.com/event/hops-and-harvest-festival-177990/

Freddie's Lounge Event: Manifest Your Success!
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00
When: September 10th at 7pm
Where: Freddie’s: Lounge
Cost: Free
Details: https://sage.trumba.com/Manifest-Your-Success/E189696627

Russell Sage Club Fair
2025-09-11 11:30 - 13:30
When: Thursday, September 11, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Quad on the Albany Campus
Cost: Free

Shane's MLB Event
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
When: Thursday, September 11, at 7pm
Where: 839 Lancaster
Cost: Free! Bring a snack or beverage to share
Details: Shane says “This event is to watch the Yankee game and pay tribute to 9/11.

Self-Care Workshop
2025-09-12 12:15 - 13:00
When: Friday, Sept. 12, 12:15-1:00 pm
Where: Russell Sage Library, basement classroom
Cost: Free
Details: Join Sydney for a self-care workshop. It is essential to practice self-care, and this workshop will provide valuable ideas to help you establish a personal routine.

Women's Volleyball Game SUNY Oneonta vs. Russell Sage College
2025-09-12 15:00 - 18:00
When: Friday, September 12 at 3 pm to 6 pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center | Albany, N.Y.
Cost: Free
Details: Come cheer on Russell Sage’s Women’s Volleyball Game against Oneonta!
https://sage.trumba.com/Womens-Volleyball-SUNY-Oneonta-vs-Russell-Sage-College/E187164880

Women's Volleyball SUNY Oswego vs. Russell Sage College
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00
When: Saturday September 13 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center | Albany, N.Y.
Cost: Free
Details: Come cheer on Russell Sage’s Women’s Volleyball Game against Oswego!
https://sage.trumba.com/Womens-Volleyball-SUNY-Oswego-vs-Russell-Sage-College/E187164881

Talk: Albany History in Maps, City Historian Tony Opalka. Map scavenger hunt to follow.
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11 am – 12 pm
Where: Opalka Gallery on Albany Russell Sage Campus https://opalka.sage.edu/
Cost: Free to attend
Details: Talk, Albany History in Maps, City Historian Tony Opalka. Map scavenger hunt to follow. While here at the Gallery, enjoy 30 maps pertaining to Albany, by area artists

The Moving Message Walk and Festival at Sage
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00
The Moving Message Walk and Festival
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11am – 2pm
Where: Russell Sage Albany Campus at Kahl and the Quad
Cost: Free to attend
Details:

The Moving Message Walk/Wheel/Roll is an annual fundraising and awareness raising event to be held at Russell Sage College on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00-2:00. It is open to the public.
The money raised at the event goes into a fund called The Moving Message Fund. This Fund was created due to a significant need in our community. Often when someone has a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological disorder that interferes with their ability to communicate, there is little financial support for the long-term support they need. This support could fund group sessions, communication devices, communication and other apps, and/or other supports/services necessary to enhance communication and quality of life.
It is a festival like event, complete with motivational speeches, music, raffles, kid’s activities, vendors, artists, food, messages and Bios posted around the quad for raising awareness, and merchandise for sale.

Cold Stone Creamery College Night
2025-09-16 18:00 - 21:00
When: Tuesdays 6 pm-9 pm
Where: Stuyvesant Plaza | 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Cost: Bring money to buy ice cream!
Travel: Review in class
Details:
Calling all college students! Looking for the perfect midweek treat? Cold Stone Creamery has you covered. Join us every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for College Night, where you can enjoy your favorite ice cream creations for 25% off! Student ID required.

Constitution Day Ice Cream Sundaes Albany
2025-09-17 13:30 - 15:30
When: Wednesday, September 17, 1:30 pm 3:30 pm
Where: Albany Campus, KCC Quad
Details: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D190061124

Make Your Own Jewelry at Freddie's
2025-09-17 16:00 - 18:00
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4 – 6pm
Where: Freddies Lounge
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D190109209

Mexican Candy Buffet
2025-09-18 14:00 - 16:00
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 2 – 4pm
Where: Kahl near the dining hall
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D189799609

Keerthana's Junior Event
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00
When: Friday September 19 at 6pm
Where: Junior on Madison Ave
Cost: Bring money to purchase a drink, appetizer or meal- around $20.
Travel: Walk
Details: Come celebrate Keerthana’ s 21rst Birthday at Juniors!

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
2025-09-20 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!
