This Week's Albany Area Events

Albany NY

23 August, 2021

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ALBANY, NY — Want to spend a night out with friends? Don't miss what's new on your Albany Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a barbecue, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Albany: Make your own Notebook - Menands Public Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:30 p.m. Where: Menands Public Library What: Event listing from Menands Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PMCome and join us to make your own notebook craft, decorate them with paint markers and glitters.Starting August 17 till August 27th. Learn More Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H STEAM Fairytales Series When: Monday, August 23rd at 3:30 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM[For Ages 6-13] Do you love fairytales and STEAM? Join 4-H educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County for a fun, and hands-on program that brings STEAM and fairytales together. Th... Learn More Overdose Awareness Vigil When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Park Square, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States What: Overdose Awareness Vigil hosted by Vertava Health of MA on August 23rd 7:30pm-10pm and Park Square. Join us for a candlelight vigil honoring those lost to overdose. Candles will be provided. Category: Community | Local / Community Time: 19:30 to 22:00 Learn More Herzog Law Firm 75th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting When: Tuesday, August 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Tuesday, August 24 at 3:00 PM Come join the Chamber as we celebrate Herzog Law Firm's 75th Anniversary! All ribbon cuttings are sponsored by Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Learn More BOE Meeting - South Colonie Csd When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: South Colonie Csd What: Event listing from South Colonie Csd: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Upcycled Yarn Making - Albany Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM[Ages12 ] Old-Fashion Knitting: upcycling old fashions into yarn for new knitting projects. Join fiber-art enthusiast KP Holler as she demonatrates how to turn unwanted clothing into fresh kni... Learn More Preserve the Bounty - Guilderland Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Guilderland Public Library What: Event listing from Guilderland Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDuring these days of bountiful harvest, we often ask ourselves Â� what am I going to do with all of these zucchini, tomatoes or corn, since we cannot possibly eat it all while it is fresh?... Learn More Distributed Workforces: Impact on Human Resource Functions When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Wednesday, August 25 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM In 2020- 2021 the world has seen an unprecedented growth in distributed employees as a consequence of COVID-19. Distributed workforces use a var... Learn More Under the Greenwood Tree: Shakespeare in Nature When: Wednesday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Wednesday, August 25 at 2:00 PM Explore The Sembrich's lakeside grounds while you enjoy performances by the actors of the Adirondack Shakespeare Company in this socially distanced outdoor ex... Learn More Virtual Craft & Chat - Guilderland Public Library When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Guilderland Public Library What: Event listing from Guilderland Public Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMWhat are you working on? Join our session and tell us about it! We'd love to chat, share tips, maybe even inspire one another. Whether you knit, stitch, sketch, paint, whatever craft you... Learn More Movie Night Out at Howe - Cool Runnings When: Wednesday, August 25th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM[Ages 13 ] Join us on the back patio for a unique movie experience in the city! Bring your own chair and favorite movie snack and enjoy an outdoor screening of the 1993 comedy Cool Runnings.... Learn More Jazz on Jay: Claire Daly Quartet - Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office... When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Thursday, August 26 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer. Exceptional singers and instrumentalists from across the region bring t... Learn More Work from home Best Practices & Teamwork Webinar When: Thursday, August 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Thursday, August 26 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Remote work, will it be the new normal? As organizations look to permanently provide flexible and hybrid models of working remotely, this is quick... Learn More Sole to Soul Massage & Wellness, LLC Ribbon Cutting When: Thursday, August 26th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 PM Join the Chamber as we welcome this new spa to Schenectady. All ribbon cuttings are sponsored by Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Learn More Glass Pony - Open for Business Concert Series When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio What: Event listing from The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio: Thursday, August 26 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe 2021 Nippertown March Music Madness winner plays the Open for Business Concert Series with special guest comic Liz Glazer. In accordance with CDC, state, and local recom... Learn More Kindergarten Family Meet and Greet - Menands School When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Menands School What: Event listing from Menands School: Thursday, August 26 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Driving While Black: Race Space and Mobility in America - A Community Conversation When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM[Teens and adults] Join us for a free community conversation with Gretchen Sorin about her book and film, Driving While Black. In discussion with Upper Hudson Library System Board President A... Learn More The Book and Art Club - Albany Public Library When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM[For Adults] Join us for a joint program hosted by Albany Public Library and the Albany Institute of History and Art for an exciting book and art discussion. We'll focus on works held locally ... Learn More Architects vs. Engineers Golf Tournament Hosted by the VMJR Companies When: Friday, August 27th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Friday, August 27 at 8:30 AM The VMJR Companies is proud to present a Golf Tournament this August 27, 2021 honoring the members of our local Engineering and Architectural firms. The Conce... Learn More PTSD & Service Dog Awareness Ride - Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Offic... When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Saturday, August 28 at 10:00 AM Please join us for our first PTSD & Service Dog Awareness Ride! Enjoy a great ride, ceremony, food, vendors and raffle items. All proceeds directly benefi... Learn More HANZOLO - Open for Business Concert Series When: Saturday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio What: Event listing from The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio: Saturday, August 28 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMIn accordance with CDC, state, and local recommendations, The Linda will require all patrons, staff, and artists to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19. In addition a... Learn More A Beethoven Gala - Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) When: Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Saturday, August 28 at 6:00 PM "In the country it seems as if every tree said to me: 'Holy! Holy! Nature is a glorious school for the heart.'" – Ludwig van Beethoven In the spirit of Beetho... Learn More Brunch On The Farm - Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) When: Sunday, August 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) What: Event listing from Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office): Sunday, August 29 at 11:00 AM We can't think of a better way to start the day than to enjoy a fabulous brunch in the country! Lakota's invites you to tour the grounds with a mimosa or sim... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Albany Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.