Community Calendar

Join Museum Educators weekly, June - August 2026, for artmaking activities for all ages inspired by the American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell exhibition. Explore the galleries and then get creative. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=795&hide_subsequent_recurrences=1

Embark on a tranquil midweek journey through LongHouse Reserve's 16-acre sculpture garden and nature sanctuary. In these weekly walks, expert docent Irwin Levy leads an intimate, hour-plus long tour that delves into the harmonious blend of art, design, and nature created and curated by founder Jack Lenor Larsen.

Deep Sandwich Trivia at Emack & Bolio’s

Wednesday’s from 630pm to 830pm
Beginning October 1st

Deep Sandwich Trivia delivers a fresh take on the classic pub quiz, mixing original question sets, quirky bonus rounds, and plenty of laughs. At Emack & Bolio’s, the all-ages game pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a fun, welcoming event for families, friends, and anyone looking for a challenge.

About the Host

Samantha Mabee, a Navy veteran and STEM educator, created Deep Sandwich Trivia to bring people together through curiosity and play. With her mix of structure, creativity, and humor, she turns every trivia night into a shared experience that’s as memorable as it is competitive.

Please visit www.DeepSandwich.xyz for more information about other DeepSandwich trivia events in Albany.

Join Museum Educators weekly, June - August 2026, for artmaking activities for all ages inspired by the American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell exhibition. Explore the galleries and then get creative. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=795&hide_subsequent_recurrences=1

Move with mindfulness and find balance in nature with Katherine Henderson. Offered on alternating Thursdays from May to September, Tai Chi is a gentle practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves strength and stability. Set against the serene backdrop of LongHouse, this class welcomes all ages and experience levels to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the beauty around you. Also offered on Saturdays.

Mental Health Empowerment Project invites the community to the free I Love Albany Block Party on Thursday, August 27, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Second Street between Lark Street and Henry Johnson Blvd. Enjoy food, music, games, and more at this celebration of community connection and wellness.

Community Pint Night August 27 from 5–8 PM at Dancing Grain - an evening of local beer, community, and giving back!

We’re excited to be the beneficiary of Community Pint Night, with 10% of sales donated to Sustainable Saratoga to support our work building a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient Saratoga Springs.

Bring your friends, grab a pint, and support sustainability in our community. We’ll see you there! https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/community-pint-night-at-dancing-grain/

Join HVA on a family-friendly evening hike along the Appalachian Trail in northwest Connecticut, overlooking the Housatonic River! We’ll explore the forest as day transitions into night, listen for crepuscular wildlife, and learn about the incredible adaptations of these nighttime species. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience our beautiful ecosystems in a new light on this guided hike with HVA staff!

Participants will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, at Housatonic Meadows State Park in Sharon, CT, where we will carpool to the trailhead. Participants will receive an email before the event with all logistics and details. This relaxed 2.5-hour hike is appropriate for all ages. Registration is limited, so please reserve your spot today!

The only conservation organization dedicated to the entire tri-state Housatonic River watershed, the Housatonic Valley Association acts to protect the natural character and environmental health of the region, from the Berkshires to Long Island Sound, through river restoration projects, land conservation initiatives, and environmental educational programs. Learn more at hvatoday.org.

Join Museum Educators weekly, June - August 2026, for artmaking activities for all ages inspired by the American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell exhibition. Explore the galleries and then get creative. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=795&hide_subsequent_recurrences=1

TROY, NY — Context Collective is pleased to present Set a Scene: Places, Spaces, Without Faces, a community exhibition featuring artists from across New York’s Greater Capital Region. Supported in part by grant funding from The Arts Center of the Capital Region’s Statewide Community Regrant Program, the exhibition explores the ways places and spaces can tell stories, evoke memory, and create atmosphere without relying on the human figure as the subject.

From recognizable landscapes, interiors, architecture, and maps to abstract, surreal, imagined, and interpretive environments, the exhibition brings together a wide range of approaches to the idea of “setting a scene.” This juried exhibition celebrates the diversity of artists working throughout the Capital Region, with select works receiving juror-awarded prizes.

Set a Scene: Places, Spaces, Without Faces opens Friday, August 28, 2026, 6PM - 9PM at Context Collective, 95 4th Street in Downtown Troy. The opening reception is open to the public, with the exhibition remaining on view through Saturday, October 10, 2026.

“The Arts Center of the Capital Region’s Statewide Community Regrant Program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.” With thanks to our fiscal sponsor, The Downtown Troy BID.

For more information, visit Context Collective or follow @context.collective.troy on Instagram.