# First-friday Events | List Of All Upcoming First-friday Events In Albany - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming first-friday events in Albany, find information & tickets for upcoming first-friday events happening in Albany. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming first-friday events in Albany, find information & tickets for upcoming first-friday events happening in Albany. ## Events in Albany - **Event Name**: Activists to the Front! Exhibtion and Zine Exchange - **Description**: This exhibition is hosted by Albany Barn, Inc. & made possible by the support from the Upstate Theatre Coalition’s FairGame Grant Program 2025. Thank you! Application deadline: Tuesday, March 31st, 11:59pm Apply on our website, albanybarn.org Timeline - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/activists-to-the-front-exhibtion-and-zine-exchange/200029811391626 - **Venue**: 56 2nd St, Albany, NY - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yNDMxMGE1NDAyZDRjODU3OTQxMGEwZThkNGVmNjY1OGVhZTczNzEwMTI5NTYxOWU4Mjc5MWYyNjQyMzIzNTk1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQzNjc3MDM.avif - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, Theatre - **Event Name**: Art & Bonded Meet up - **Description**: Art & Bonded is a space created to bring women together through shared experiences in art, culture, and connection.About this EventWe host meetups to explore Albany’s culture, visit museums and creative spaces, and co - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/art-and-bonded-meet-up/100001986422918422 - **Venue**: Albany Institute of History & Art - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDVhMzE3MGNlNWFiNzk1YzBlMGQyNjA0NzlmMjNhZWFmZmRhZTdjODVmZThkY2VjYjNhMDc5YmUxY2FjZjMwZS1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWgxNTM2LWRjZDhiOTk0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTExMjEzNA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, music, meetups, live-music, entertainment, first-friday - **Event Name**: First Friday with Soul Sky at The Eleven - **Description**: Let's get the 1st Friday in June started off right with a debut performance by Soul Sky at The Eleven. 6pm//FREEAbout this EventSoul Sky is a great bluesy, jammy rock and roll band formed in late 2012. It was formed out - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/first-friday-with-soul-sky-at-the-eleven/100001980996387522 - **Venue**: The Eleven - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTIwMmFmOTY4YTU2YTA3OWZiOTM1ZjRkOWMxOWFlYzI0NGFlOGMzODZkNTA3ODM2N2NmYzQyZDU1YWI5MjVmNi1yaW1nLXc4MTAtaDU0MC1kYzA0MDMwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg5NTE4NzE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: music, entertainment, first-friday, festivals, concerts, contests, nonprofit - **Event Name**: First Friday with Sean Madden at The Eleven - **Description**: Join us in welcoming Sean Madden for First Friday at The Eleven at Lark Hall. 5/1, 6pm/ FREEAbout this EventSean Madden is a singer/songwriter based in Albany, NY. He has been performing his mix of original songs and time - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/first-friday-with-sean-madden-at-the-eleven/100001980925472413 - **Venue**: The Eleven - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81N2VmZTQ3NjUxOWE3ZTJlZGZkMDFkNjQwY2M1YjEyYWViNGU2OGRmYWEzYTNiMjk5ZjgyZjE5NGM5YTU5M2IwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg5MC1kY2RjZDJiZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg4OTYzMjY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: first-friday, performances, music, entertainment, live-music - **Event Name**: Albany Center Gallery & City of Albany's First Friday with Mixed Roots - **Description**: Kick back at Albany Center Gallery’s First Friday with Mixed Roots—art, vibes, and community in person!About this EventAlbany Center Gallery & City of Albany's First Friday with Mixed RootsCome join the f - **Date**: Sat Apr 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/albany-center-gallery-and-city-of-albanys-first-friday-with-mixed-roots/100001985169024993 - **Venue**: Albany Center Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81NGI3NGVlMjNhOTM2NDdjYjdiM2EwOGU3NzY1MDFhYjA1YjlhOTZmN2RhZTZiZmZhYjFiN2IyZDVmMmEzYTU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAxYTVlZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM0NzE3MDY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: first-friday, art, music, exhibitions, live-music, entertainment, reggae - **Event Name**: Albany’s First Friday Swing Dance w/Hammerhead Horns - **Description**: The Hammerhead Horns are looking forward to returning to the swingingest swing dance of them all. Always a great time. Instructions from 7-8. The band 8-10:30. $20.00 admission. $15.00 for students, seniors(65+), and DFO members. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/albany’s-first-friday-swing-dance-w-hammerhead-horns/200029884167059 - **Venue**: Albany Elks Lodge #49 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mZDQwODcxNWZkOTY2ODUzOWEzMjIyYjMxN2E3NzA1ZjliOTUzM2VhMDNkZDgyMzkzMGY5ZTdmYzE2YTY3NDFhLXJpbWctdzc3Ni1oMTIwMC1kY2Y4ZThkMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTA3NjQ3OQ.avif - **Categories**: first-friday, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: First Friday with Kilashandra at The Eleven - **Description**: Join us at The Eleven at Lark Hall for a First Friday show with Kilashandra. 6pm/FREE - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/first-friday-with-kilashandra-at-the-eleven/100001980918036171 - **Venue**: Lark Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85YjY3NTMyNzBjYzNhYTMwZDI5MjRhM2I4ZDdkODIxMDViMjEwYTQ3N2M3ZjAyMzRlMmUwMDc1YTgwNDAzMzBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4OC1kYzE4MTUxNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg4OTYyOTc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: first-friday - **Event Name**: First Friday, Gallery open late for music by Andrew Mollica - **Description**: First Friday, Opalka Gallery open late for music by Andrew Mollica, co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund, arranged by Local 14. Free and open to the public. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/first-friday-gallery-open-late-for-music-by-andrew-mollica/200029722749719 - **Venue**: 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12208 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kYzI0MGZiNmUyNjUwNzMxODlmNWRmN2Y3OTRlMmZlMDVjMDk0ZDVmZGJiMDJlNjJmZjNhNTdjM2VjZDc2YTVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDgyODYyNA.avif - **Categories**: first-friday ## Trending Events in Albany - **Event Name**: Reiki Level I (Shoden) - **Description**: Class is from 10am - 5pm and light lunch is included. You will learn the history of Reiki what it is and how to connect and use it for yourself and others.. Reiki is a Japanese Healing techniques that promotes relaxation and balance. You will be attune - **Venue**: Pathways to Healing - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb678d17fbe8e9f.jpg - **Event Name**: Reiki Level I Usui Ryoho Certification Class - **Description**: Usui Reiki Ryoho Level I Certification ClassThis certification is an intimate in-person class from 9:00am - 1:30pm on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26 taught by Reiki Master Melissa Harel located in Albany, CA. This class will - **Venue**: Felek Acupuncture - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb67492b5caad5c.png - **Event Name**: Reiki Level II Certification Class - **Description**: This certification will be an intimate in-person class and consist of two 4.5-hour day from 9:00am-1:30pm on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 taught by Reiki Master Melissa Harel located in Albany, CA at Felek Acupuncture. Usui Reiki Ryoho L - **Venue**: Felek Acupuncture - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb64c34283a6fa7.jpg - **Event Name**: Reiki Level II (Okuden) - **Description**: Class is from 10am - 5pm including a light lunch.. In this class we will learn to connect on a deeper level with symbols that will deepen your practice. You will learn how to raise the vibration of your surroundings. You will also learn distant reiki a - **Venue**: Pathways to Healing - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb678d1e5a3c61d.jpg - **Event Name**: Mother's Day Brunch - **Description**: A day dedicated to celebrating all mothers and the many mother figures who nurture, guide, and care for us. Buffet Style $65 Adults $25 Kids - Special treats for all mothers. Special guest and honoree. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ - **Venue**: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Albany NY - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/48e21589ba2368a9a99efea762490f87c61adde185941be196592d5c30a18ffc-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcfedbee-gmir?v=1771913703 - **Event Name**: Albany Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/26a98f75a9ee7b8a1fb3b4fd6797c985b5099a1dbb84e36ca0262dd26fd61de3-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758462087 - **Event Name**: Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Palace Theatre Albany - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Palace Theatre Albany, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Palace Theatre Albany in dynamic Albany - **Venue**: Palace Theatre Albany - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1d125350-273b-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc020102-gmir.jpg?v=1774327027 - **Event Name**: SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai & Animals As Leaders - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai & Animals As Leaders, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Palace Theatre Albany in vibrant - **Venue**: Palace Theatre Albany - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/92983940-2f43-11f1-bec9-ad3f1e96ac99-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1775210269 - **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze at MVP Arena - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Nate Bargatze at MVP Arena, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in MVP Arena nestled in bustling Albany, NY, this event promis - **Venue**: MVP Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2119bda0-8e23-11f0-ab0f-9fda71875dc3-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf2f2f2-gmir.jpg?v=1757494198 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Albany? - **A:** Activists to the Front! Exhibtion and Zine Exchange (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at 56 2nd St, Albany, NY), Art & Bonded Meet up (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:30 pm at Albany Institute of History & Art), First Friday with Soul Sky at The Eleven (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Eleven), First Friday with Sean Madden at The Eleven (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Eleven), Albany Center Gallery & City of Albany's First Friday with Mixed Roots (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Albany Center Gallery). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Albany? - **A:** Art & Bonded Meet up (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:30 pm at Albany Institute of History & Art), First Friday with Soul Sky at The Eleven (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Eleven), First Friday with Sean Madden at The Eleven (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Eleven), Albany Center Gallery & City of Albany's First Friday with Mixed Roots (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Albany Center Gallery), First Friday with Kilashandra at The Eleven (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lark Hall). - **Q**: What events are happening in Albany today April 04, 2026? - **A:** Albany Center Gallery & City of Albany's First Friday with Mixed Roots (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Albany Center Gallery). - **Q**: What events are happening in Albany this weekend April 3–5, 2026? - **A:** Art & Bonded Meet up (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:30 pm at Albany Institute of History & Art), Albany Center Gallery & City of Albany's First Friday with Mixed Roots (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Albany Center Gallery), First Friday with Kilashandra at The Eleven (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lark Hall), First Friday, Gallery open late for music by Andrew Mollica (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12208). - **Q**: What events are happening in Albany in April 2026? - **A:** Art & Bonded Meet up (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:30 pm at Albany Institute of History & Art), Albany Center Gallery & City of Albany's First Friday with Mixed Roots (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Albany Center Gallery), First Friday with Kilashandra at The Eleven (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lark Hall), First Friday, Gallery open late for music by Andrew Mollica (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12208). - **Q**: How can I find events in Albany? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Albany on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Albany? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Albany? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Albany include 56 2nd St, Albany, NY, Albany Institute of History & Art, The Eleven. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Albany? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Albany include Albany Barn, The Bonded Circle, Lark Hall Albany. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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