1st Friday is a treasure trove of fun. The one-night extravaganza is a sidewalk showcase for numerous gallery openings, one-night shows, local shops, restaurants and live entertainment. Locals know this Friday night commerce stays open late for artistic fun in Albany's downtown center square.
Stay up late laughing your buns off at Comedy Works. This comedic hot spot hosts national and up-and-coming comedy acts that’ll leave you in stitches. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a comedian? Then sign up for one of the Comedy Works Classes! This is a place for hysterical laughs, great food and tons of nightlife fun.
Outdoor lovers go to Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Hikers naturally want to spend time at a nature preserve that treks along trails where visitors camp out to enjoy bird watching, hiking, jogging, horseback riding and even cross-country skiing! Enjoy conservation and recreation!