🥾 MeetUp Hike with the Friends of the Pine Bush Community WHEN: Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM WHERE: Trailhead #1 Karner Barrens 📍 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY (trailhead is at the rear of the Discovery Center) COST: Free (Registration Required) BUS: 905 DETAILS: Join the Friends of the Pine Bush Community for…
🦋 Accessible and Inclusive Walk and Roll WHEN: Sunday, May 25, 2025, 1:00 PM WHERE: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center 📍 195 New Karner Road Suite 1, Albany, NY COST: Suggested donation $5 BUS: 905, 10 to 355 DETAILS: Explore wild blue lupine flowers and learn about the endangered Karner blue butterfly in this all-ages…
🔭 Planetarium Sound Bath Experience WHEN: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science, 15 Museum Drive, Schenectady, NY 12308 COST: $20.00 BUS: 905, 370 DETAILS: Listen to the soothing vibrations of live singing bowls and gongs beneath the stars in miSci’s immersive planetarium. Let go…
📚 What Did I Find in the Local History Room? WHEN: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: Washington Branch – Local History Room, Albany, NY COST: Free (Registration required) BUS: 910/10 DETAILS: Join Albany City Historian and author Tony Opalka for a fascinating discussion about the hidden gems in the Albany…
🍻 History & Hops: Lichens, Legends, and Living on the Edge WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Common Roots Albany Outpost, 19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207 COST: Free BUS: 910/10, 114, 106, 12 DETAILS: Join Dr. James Lendemer, NYSM Curator of Botany, for an engaging talk about lichens—resilient symbiotic…
🎌 Teen and Adult Anime Club at Howe WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Howe Branch – Large Meeting Room, Albany Public Library COST: Free BUS: 106, 114 DETAILS: Love anime or manga? Come hang out with other fans at the Howe Branch! Watch anime, draw, read manga, and geek…
Health and Fitness Expo at the Armory! WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 2025 – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM & Friday, May 30, 2025 – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Armory at Russell Sage College, 130 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY COST: Varies by event Travel: Discuss in Class DETAILS: More than 10,000 people will…
2025 Saint Basil Troy Greek Festival WHEN: Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1, 2025 🕔 Festival Hours: • Friday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM WHERE: St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church 📍 909 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 COST: Free admission…
When: Friday May 30 4pm- 6pm Where: 531 Western Ave Cost: Free but bring a snack to share Travel: Walk or Bus Noah says "I am hosting pizza and ice cream party and a movie. there will be pizza from the pizza Lab and there will be ice cream, cookies and cupcakes to celebrate the…
🏳️🌈 Pride 2025 Kick-Off BBQ WHEN: Friday, May 30, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM WHERE: Waterwork Pub at Rock City Parking Lot 2, 76 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 33 COST: Free BUS: 1 DETAILS: Kick off Pride season with a BBQ featuring music, complimentary food, and drag performances. 33 WEBSITE:https://ioov.org/show-event/1854/
🐦 Drop-In Bird Banding Observation WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM WHERE: Trailhead #1 Karner Barrens, Albany Pine Bush Preserve 📍 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 (trailhead at rear of Discovery Center) COST: Free BUS: 905, 355 DETAILS: Watch Albany Pine Bush scientists band wild birds for research. Learn…
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…
🚘 2025 Spring Auto Show WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM WHERE: Saratoga Spa State Park 📍 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 COST: $10 parking for spectators | $20 pre-registration per car | $25 day-of registration BUS: 905 to 450 DETAILS: Support the Saratoga Automobile Museum and…
🛍️ Waterford Harbor Market – Opening Day WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM WHERE: Waterford Harbor Market 📍 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford, NY 12188 COST: Free BUS: 922, 923 DETAILS: Celebrate Opening Day at the scenic Waterford waterfront! Shop from local farmers, artisans, and vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade…
🛍️ Waterford Harbor Market – Opening Day WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM WHERE: Waterford Harbor Market 📍 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford, NY 12188 COST: Free BUS: 922, 923 DETAILS: Celebrate Opening Day at the scenic Waterford waterfront! Shop from local farmers, artisans, and vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade…
🚗 YMCA Car Show WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM WHERE: Bethlehem Area YMCA 📍 900 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 COST: $20 to register a car | $5 for spectators BUS: 910, 10, 106 to the 18 DETAILS: Support beloved YMCA member Tom McCormick at this open car show featuring…
🏛️ Tony Opalka, Albany City Historian – Local History Room Visit WHEN: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: Washington Branch – Local History Room 📍 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 COST: Free BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Meet Albany’s official city historian, Anthony Opalka, for a special evening in the…
Gardening Basics with Radix and Soul Fire Farm WHEN: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: North Albany Branch – Meeting Room 📍 616 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12204 COST: Free (Registration required) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Get your hands dirty and gain confidence in your gardening skills with this…
Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane WHEN: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Pine Hills Branch – Small Meeting Room 📍 517 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 COST: Free (Registration required — currently full) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Learn to find peace during uncertain times with meditation teacher Elissa…
Community Science: FrogWatch Volunteer Training WHEN: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM WHERE: Online (link provided upon registration) 📍 Virtual Event hosted by Albany Pine Bush Preserve COST: Free (Registration required) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Learn how to become a certified FrogWatcher and help protect amphibians in your community! This virtual…
🎸 Alive at Five! WHEN: Thursdays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM June 5 - Classic Rock Night featuring Queensryche w/ Gozer June 12 - Funk & Pride Night featuring Neal Francis w/ TV Doctors June 19 - Hip-Hop & Juneteenth featuring Lupe Fiasco w/ DJ TGIF & Rhakim Ali June 26 - Emo Night featuring…
Community Art @ Bach WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: Bach Branch – Community Room 📍 455 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 COST: Free (Registration required — opens May 29 at 10:00 AM) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Love painting with others? Join this relaxed group art session featuring…
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
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…
Indian Cooking with Sam & Mike WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM WHERE: Teaching Kitchen @ Honest Weight Food Co-op 📍 100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206 COST: $5 deposit (includes $5 store gift card for attendees) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Join Sam & Mike for a lively hands-on evening…
Indoor Concert: The Musicats Duo WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: Bethany Reformed Church 📍 760 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 COST: Free will donation BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Enjoy an evening of live music indoors with The Musicats Duo at Bethany Reformed Church. This cozy community concert…
Yoga at the Harbor WHEN: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Meditation: 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM Yoga Class: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM WHERE: Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater 📍 220 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, NY 12305 COST: Free (Sponsored by MVP Health Care) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Start your Sunday with peaceful outdoor meditation and yoga by…
Capital Region Card Show – Sports Cards, Pokémon, Comics & More WHEN: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM WHERE: Albany Capital Center 📍 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 COST: $5 (Ages 15+) | Free for kids 14 & under | Early access at 8:00 AM for $15 BUS: Research in class…
Art in Bloom @ Schenectady Greenmarket WHEN: Sunday, June 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM WHERE: Schenectady Greenmarket, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 COST: Free BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Come join the Art in Bloom series for a free, hands-on art activity at the vibrant Schenectady Greenmarket. Enjoy a special collaborative project:…
Silent Book Club @ Uncommon Grounds (University Plaza) WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM WHERE: Uncommon Grounds – University Plaza 📍 1225 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 COST: Free (Optional food/drink purchase) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Enjoy quiet reading time with fellow book lovers—no assigned reading, no pressure to talk.…
🏛️ Tony Opalka, Albany City Historian – Local History Room Visit WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: Washington Branch – Local History Room 📍 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 COST: Free BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Drop in and meet Tony Opalka, Albany’s official city historian, for Q&A and…
🏛️ Also Here: The Enslaved and Servants at Ten Broeck Mansion WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM WHERE: Ten Broeck Mansion 📍 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY 12210 (Parking: 136 Livingston Ave) COST: $0 – $5 BUS: Research in class DETAILS: This focused historical tour highlights the often-overlooked stories of…
🧘 Wellness Series: Meditation Workshop with Elissa Kane WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Pine Hills Branch – Small Meeting Room 📍 517 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 COST: Free (Registration required – currently full) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Join longtime meditation teacher Elissa Kane for a calming session…
🎸 Alive at Five! WHEN: Thursdays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM June 5 - Classic Rock Night featuring Queensryche w/ Gozer June 12 - Funk & Pride Night featuring Neal Francis w/ TV Doctors June 19 - Hip-Hop & Juneteenth featuring Lupe Fiasco w/ DJ TGIF & Rhakim Ali June 26 - Emo Night featuring…
📱 Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM WHERE: Delaware Branch – Reference Area 📍 331 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209 COST: Free (Registration required) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: New to Libby or Hoopla? Learn how to access magazines, eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming media on…
🧠 Trivia Night @ Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: Wolf Hollow Brewing Company 📍 6882 Amsterdam Road, Schenectady, NY 12302 COST: Free to play (Food & drink available for purchase) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Join host Nat Christiana every Thursday for a fun night…
Yin Yoga with Linda WHEN: Friday, June 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM WHERE: Honest Weight Food Co-op – Teaching Kitchen/Community Room (TK/CR) 📍 100 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 COST: Free (No registration required) BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Unwind your week with a slow and soothing Yin Yoga practice. Led by certified…
Fidget Friday! WHEN: Friday, June 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM WHERE: Delaware Branch – Community Room 📍 331 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209 COST: Free BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Enjoy an hour of hands-on, sensory-friendly fun with fidget toys and calming items. Great for kids, teens, adults, and older adults who benefit…
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
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…
When: Saturday June 14 movie starts at 12:30pm Where: Crossgates Mall Regal Theater Cost: Bring enough money for a ticket (~$18) plus money if you want to purchase a snack or drink Travel: Meet 531 at 11am to take the 910 as a group Join Billy to watch the new live action version of How…
Summer Market at Stuyvesant Plaza WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM WHERE: Stuyvesant Plaza 📍 1475 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 COST: Free Admission BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Celebrate the season with this lively summer market event full of shopping, snacking, and sunshine! 🎶 Live music by Caity Gallagher 🎨…
When: Sunday, July 15, 2 pm to 4 pm Where: At Washington Park, Madison and Western Ave Cost: Free event Travel: Discuss in class, meet at 531 to travel together on the 114 or 10. Time to be Join Noah to explore Dad Fest! Dad Fest is the City of Albany’s celebration of all the…
Dad Fest 2025 – Albany’s Celebration of Fatherhood WHEN: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM WHERE: Washington Park, Albany, NY 📍 Address: Washington Park Road, Albany, NY 12203 COST: Free Admission BUS: Research in class DETAILS: Celebrate dads of all kinds at Albany’s annual Dad Fest—featuring food, music, vendors, and more in…
🎬 Cinemania! Project A (1983) Monday, June 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm WHEN: Monday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm WHERE: Pine Hills Branch – Large Meeting Room, 517 Western Avenue, Albany, NY COST: Free DESCRIPTION: Love cult classics and cinematic oddities? Join us for Cinemania!, a monthly film series projected on a massive 10-by-6-foot silver…
🎤 Open Mic Coffee House at the Café WHEN: Monday, June 16 6:30pm – 9:00pm WHERE: The Café @ Honest Weight Food Co-op, Albany, NY COST: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase TRAVEL: Discuss in class DESCRIPTION: Join us for a night of community music, poetry, and storytelling at Honest Weight Food Co-op’s…
🖼️ 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…
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,…
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
Since 2005, students enrolled in The College Experience have been a welcomed part of a coeducational college community located in Albany, New York. We partner with Russell Sage College, and our students are welcomed members of both Russell Sage’s Albany and Troy campus communities.
Students are offered a practical core curriculum and a wide variety of electives.
Our dorms are beautifully remodeled city residences located just a few blocks from Russell Sage’s Albany campus. Students live together in groups of 3 – 9. Each student has his or her own bedroom and share common living areas. Seniors serve as mentors to freshmen and assist them in many meaningful ways.
What comes after graduation? Many College Experience students, in fact most, choose to remain in Albany. They maintain friendships with their fellow and former graduates, form romantic partnerships, and some get married.
Through our C2L Program, the College Experience support staff offers dedicated transition support and guidance, helping students in the year after graduation with apartment leases and job placements, and then literally forever after as members of the Living Resources community.
All College Experience students gain work experience through 3 semester-long internships at local businesses. An amazing variety of options are offered, both paid and unpaid, managed by a dedicated internship coordinator who helps facilitate matches between student interests and capabilities and meaningful career development opportunities. While not in class or at work, College Experience students can take advantage of a full campus and community calendar of events, plan and participate in their own outings or just hang out with their housemates, play games, share tips and build bonds of friendship that last a lifetime.
The small city of Albany, New York ’s capital, offers a perfect environment for young people to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve true independence. The city has a great public bus system, which College Experience students are instructed how to take full advantage of, while shopping, banking, food, library, post office and entertainment options are all within easy walking distance of our residences.