Albany Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Albany NY

26 August, 2021

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ALBANY, NY — Looking for things to do in the Albany area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Albany. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a festival, a coat drive, or resume workshop, 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 weekend in and around Albany: 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 and 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 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 Book & Art Club: Wild Women and the Blues When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Albany Institute of History & Art What: Event listing from Albany Institute of History & Art: Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 PMDetails 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… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1313764725... 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 Covid Action Committee Meeting - Guilderland Public Library When: Friday, August 27th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Guilderland Public Library What: Event listing from Guilderland Public Library: Friday, August 27 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMVirtual Access:=0D=0APhone Number: 1-408-418-9388=0D=0AAccess Code: 1327462059#=0D=0APassword: 4587# http://guilpl.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=29890 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 Drag Brunch at Lakota's Farm - Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) When: Sunday, August 29th at 12:00 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 (all day) Join us for our Drag Show brunch! We can't think of a better way to spend the afternoon, enjoying a fabulous brunch. Our Queens don't take the art of drag lightl... 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 Family Storytime in the Garden: Yoga and Movement When: Monday, August 30th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Monday, August 30 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM[For Children Ages 3-8 and their caregivers] Join us in the Bach Garden for a storytime that will have children wiggling and giggling. Please bring a towel or yoga mat from home. Every fam... Learn More Clipps Edge Ribbon Cutting - Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Office) When: Monday, August 30th 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): Monday, August 30 at 12:00 PM Come join the Chamber as we celebrate this brand new the brand new Clipps Edge in Schenectady. All ribbon cuttings are sponsored by Saratoga National Bank an... Learn More Film: Blinded by the Light (2019) - Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Community Events(Albany Offic... When: Monday, August 30th at 7:30 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): Monday, August 30 at 7:30 PM FREE FILM FESTIVAL Our final film of our 2021 Free Film Festival is a comedy-drama that tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a Pakistani teenager who experie... Learn More Branching Out: Amplifed Voices Mural Unveiling and Performance Series When: Tuesday, August 31st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM[All ages] Come join us for the grand unveiling of artist collective Amplified Voices' latest work, a traveling mural created with the intention of addressing systemic racism and uplifting BIPO... Learn More Bach Live: Off The Record - Albany Public Library When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM[All Ages]Join us for a rescheduled night of live music in our garden with Off The Record. The only 1960s lounge band in the Capital Region. Featuring Joanna Palladino on vocals, George Doody ... Learn More Get to Know the Junior League of Albany! When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Junior League of Albany What: Event listing from Junior League of Albany: Tuesday, August 31 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDetails Interested in learning more about the Junior League of Albany and the upcoming Fall New Member class? Join us, virtually, for a chance to… More https://www.facebook.com/events/5425278... Learn More Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, August 31st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Welcome to Middle School Bag - Guilderland Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Guilderland Public Library What: Event listing from Guilderland Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 (all day)Tweens starting 6th grade this year are invited to register for a free book and fun accessory.=0D=0A=0D=0ALast day for bag pickup is Saturday September 11th. http://guilpl.evanced.info/eventsignup.a... Learn More The National T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run/Ride When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 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): Wednesday, September 1 (all day) The T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ events are held annually to celebrate the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of the families who have been touched ... Learn More Welcome to Elementary School Bag - Guilderland Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Guilderland Public Library What: Event listing from Guilderland Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 (all day)Kids starting kindergarten this month are invited to register for a free book and some fun K swag.=0D=0ALast day for bag pick up is Saturday, September 11th. http://guilpl.evanced.info/eventsignup.a... Learn More FP supply drop off grades 1-4 - Forest Park Elementary School When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Forest Park Elementary School What: Event listing from Forest Park Elementary School: Wednesday, September 1 from 9:30 AM to 2:15 PM Learn More Live Zoom Storytime - Albany Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Albany Public Library What: Event listing from Albany Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM[Ages 0-5 and their caregivers] Join us weekly for a live family storytime with your favorite Albany Public Library staff! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of fun! Make sure ... Learn More Design Committee Meeting - Guilderland Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Guilderland Public Library What: Event listing from Guilderland Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMDesign Committee Meeting =0D=0ATo join meeting:=0D=0Ahttps://guilderlandlibrary.my.webex.com/guilderlandlibrary.my/j.php?MTID=mcfc56a81d85ff36ea0234baaf8db2bed=0D=0A1-408-418-9388 Uni... Learn More Check out 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.