Celebrate Albany. Every first Friday of the month.

First Friday Albany is a monthly celebration of arts and culture in the city of Albany, happening year-round. Each month, we showcase a wide diversity of art, music, tours, talks and other cultural programming. Come out to experience the best of the city. All events are free (unless noted otherwise)!

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STREET FAIR

Lark Street BID Makers Market

Trinity Church Parking Lot, 249 Lark Street. 6-9 pm

Come out and browse arts and crafts from the many talented makers and artists from all over the city, all in one place.

ART

Art at Common Roots Albany Outpost

19 Quackenbush Square. 5-9 pm.

Common Roots will host two artists this month. Both Far Eye and Oskr (Oscar Bogran) are bound to intrigue with their visual art pieces and canvases. Special thanks to Common Roots for supporting First Friday Albany by providing this venue!

TOUR

Van Ostrande-Radliff House Tours

48 Hudson Ave. 5:30-6:30 pm.

The first floor of the Van Ostrande-Radliff House is beginning to turn back in time to the 18th century. Dutch doors, leaded glass, shutters, and hinges are all being made as we speak, all to make our little plywood covered box look like the home it was when built this summer. Stop in to see what's going on at the oldest building in Albany! Free, but reservations encouraged!

TOUR

NYS Capitol Tours

NYS Capitol Building. 5:30 pm.

Highlights of our 45-minute tours can include the legislative chambers, Hall of Governors, Governor’s Reception Room, Hall of New York, historic staircases, and carvings. Tour access and route are subject to change. All tours begin at the Information Desk in the Capitol’s State Street Lobby and are free of charge. Details here.

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