Events and things to do in Albany

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Your Museum, Your Voice: Help Shape the Future of the New York State Museum - July 18, 2026

Your Museum, Your Voice: Help Shape the Future of the New York State Museum - July 18, 2026

The New York State Museum belongs to all New Yorkers, and we want to hear from you! As the Museum is planning for its renewal, community input...
CAPM Certification Weekend Classroom Training in Pittsfield, MA
9am-5pm

CAPM Certification Weekend Classroom Training in Pittsfield, MA

Pass your CAPM exam on the first try! Join our expert-led CAPM Certification Bootcamp and launch your project management career.
LSSGB Bootcamp – Classroom Training in Albany, NY
9am-5pm

LSSGB Bootcamp – Classroom Training in Albany, NY

Pass LSSGB exam on your first attempt! Enroll in our 3-day LSSGB Bootcamp, featuring 25 contact hours and expert-led in-person
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Classroom Certification Training in Albany, NY
9am-5pm

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Classroom Certification Training in Albany, NY

Pass LSSGB exam on your first attempt! Enroll in our 3-day LSSGB Bootcamp, featuring 25 contact hours and expert-led in-person
PMP Certification Bootcamp – Weekend Classroom Training in Albany, CA
9am-5pm

PMP Certification Bootcamp – Weekend Classroom Training in Albany, CA

Pass your PMP exam on the first try! Join our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp with 35 contact hours and expert in-person training.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt In-Person Weekend Training in Albany, CA
9am-5pm

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt In-Person Weekend Training in Albany, CA

Advance your career with our 4-day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Weekend Bootcamp. Master DMAIC, improve quality, and drive measurable results!
CBAP® Exam Prep Weekend Classroom Training – IIBA® Aligned in Latham, NY
9am-5pm

CBAP® Exam Prep Weekend Classroom Training – IIBA® Aligned in Latham, NY

Level up your BA career path! Attend our CBAP® Classroom Bootcamp and master the skills required to achieve your CBAP® certification.
CAPM Certification Weekend Classroom Training in Albany, CA
9am-5pm

CAPM Certification Weekend Classroom Training in Albany, CA

Pass your CAPM exam on the first try! Join our expert-led CAPM Certification Bootcamp and launch your project management career.
Happy Hour with Josh Casano at The Eleven
10am-12pm

Happy Hour with Josh Casano at The Eleven

Join us on Saturday, 7/18 for an evening of music with local musician, Josh Casano. 6pm//FREE
Needle Felted Moths and Butterflies Workshop
10am-2pm

Needle Felted Moths and Butterflies Workshop

Learn how to needle felt a beautiful moth or butterfly with local fiber artist, Mallory Zondag!
Zumba- Urban Dance Fitness Class
10:45-11:45am

Zumba- Urban Dance Fitness Class

Come and dance, laugh and maybe even sweat at this fun, energized Zumba- Urban dance class! Perfect for all levels of fitness. Easy to follow...
Family Tour
11am

Family Tour

Enrich your experience of our current exhibitions through an insightful docent-led tour of the galleries. Docent tours are an excellent way to...
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
11am

Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens

Suitable for all ages An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant, and locally distinct inland...
Albany “Poles in the Park” Free Outdoor Series for all (18+) Summer Series
12-1pm

Albany “Poles in the Park” Free Outdoor Series for all (18+) Summer Series

Stretch, dance and train to the backdrop of the Sky as you learn new ways to stay healthy and build confidence. Sponsored by POLEFIT gives!
Albany Summer Art Fest Social Meetup | Art, Music & New Friends
12-5pm

Albany Summer Art Fest Social Meetup | Art, Music & New Friends

Join us for a fun afternoon at the 3rd Annual Summer Art Fest! This free outdoor event features local artists, live entertainment, interactive...
Art for All
12pm

Art for All

Art for All is free with museum admission every Saturday from 12–4PM. All ages are welcome to participate. Enjoy your visit to the museum and...
AIHA OFFSITE: Albany Center Gallery Summer Art Fest
12pm

AIHA OFFSITE: Albany Center Gallery Summer Art Fest

Please note: This event takes place at Quackenbush Square in Downtown Albany This immersive all ages, free outdoor art festival has interactive...
3D Printing Syndicate's July Meetup
1-2:30pm

3D Printing Syndicate's July Meetup

Bring some projects that you are working on and let's talk 3D printing
Blissful Blanket Knit & Sip
1-4pm

Blissful Blanket Knit & Sip

Cozy up, sip your fave drink, and knit a beautiful blanket with new friends at Blissful Blanket Knit & Sip!
Summer Press on Nails
2:30-3:30pm

Summer Press on Nails

Create your own press on nails at Artfully Unique!
PAINT YOUR OWN MARGARITA GLASSES WORKSHOP
3-5pm

PAINT YOUR OWN MARGARITA GLASSES WORKSHOP

Get creative and sip in style by customizing your own margarita glasses at this fun, hands-on workshop!
DUALITÉ
5-9pm

DUALITÉ

Join us for the official Dualité Launch Event—fashion, networking, signature drinks, collection previews & exclusive vibes. RSVP only.
INT/ADV Hip Hop workshop
6-7:30pm

INT/ADV Hip Hop workshop

Get ready for this high-energy hip hop class where we'll be dancing to the infectious beats of "Drop" by Timbaland and Mango!
Reese Fulmer
6pm

Reese Fulmer

The Summer Square Concert Series is a free, outdoor event at 6 PM Saturday nights June -September in front of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall...
Karaoke Girls Night
7-9pm

Karaoke Girls Night

✨ Join Amigas Upstate for a girls’ karaoke night! Sing, sip, and make new amigas. Limited spots available!
Foodies + New Friends: Albany | Charity Edition
7-10pm

Foodies + New Friends: Albany | Charity Edition

A night out with new friends in the city. Enjoy connecting with other locals over dinner! For this series, each ticket goes to charity.
Hot Ghoul Summer-Monkey Horror Double Feature!
7-11pm

Hot Ghoul Summer-Monkey Horror Double Feature!

**Since it’s scary to go swimming this summer with rabid beavers on the loose come check out this double feature full of bad monkeys. Monkey...
Copywrite
7-11pm

Copywrite

Super Dark presents COPYWRITE + Benwah Kenobi / Mic Lanny / Shyste / Xkwisit / Cap City Crooks / Grimewav / Blacktop Ent.
7pm

Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II

All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges or upgrades. Prices are subject to change. There is an 8 (eight) ticket limit. Prices listed on this...
The Funnies @ Fuze Box-"OKAAAY! WE'RE RELOADED!"
7:30-9pm

The Funnies @ Fuze Box-"OKAAAY! WE'RE RELOADED!"

THE FUNNIES @ FUZE BOX IS BACK! Get ready for a hilarious night at the Fuze Box with your new Host, Cuzin Maine!!
Blue Violin
7:30pm

Blue Violin

Step into a realm where candlelight burns with intensity, and rock’s greatest anthems are reborn through the raw power of the violin. On July...
Karaoke Night
8-10pm

Karaoke Night

Make new vegan friends and have a few drinks as we enjoy good company and questionable octaves!..
Come out and enjoy some oldies but goodies music,l!!
8pm-2am

Come out and enjoy some oldies but goodies music,l!!

First 25 ladies Free Food before 9pm
HEX: The Internet Goth Night
9pm-1am

HEX: The Internet Goth Night

This month HEX presents “THE INTERNET”! (No worries. It’s been demagnetized.) Saturday 7/8 / 9-1am / $10

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