1st Friday
November Event Listings:

Midtown/Uptown

Albany First Friday Swing Dance
Albany Elks Lodge
25 South Allen St.
Band: Miss Paula & the Twangbusters
  – Free Swing Dance LESSON w/ pro Jason Fenton 7 – 8pm, no partner needed
– DANCE 8 – 11pm to Miss Paula & the Twangbusters
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/894582920917532/
Admission including lesson:  $15; DFO members $12; Seniors/Students $10.

Art Associates Gallery Inc.
21 Railroad Ave 5:30-10pm
Featuring:  “Firehouse  Artists, 21 Women Sharing a Vision”.
Learning the importance of the elements of art and the principles of design along with experimenting with various media,  this exciting group of artists travel artisiically in many directions.  Each woman has developed her own style and vision.  Reception

Esther Massry Gallery @ The College of Saint Rose
1002 Madison Ave. 5-9pm
The Karene Faul Alumni Exhibition 2019
Featuring studio art alumni Rachel Baxter ’11 and Daesha Devón Harris ’02
thru Saturday, December 7.
Extended Gallery Hours
Free and Open to the Public

Opalka Gallery
140 New Scotland Ave. 6-9pm
Opening Reception and Tour of new exhibtion Chew: Food as Muse
Curators’ Tour: 5:00pm
Reception: 6:00 to 8:00pm

Saint Joseph Hall Auditorium @
The College of Saint Rose
985 Madison Avenue 7-8pm
Free and open to the public

Susan Stuart Studio
21 Railroad Avenue 5-8pm
Opening reception
Sculptures by Mary Pat Wager and Paintings by Susan Stuart
Also including 3″ x 3″x 3” works by Wager, Lee and Stuart

Downtown

677 Prime
677 Broadway
Buy one get one drinks at the bar up to $15

Albany Center Gallery
488 Broadway 5-8pm
“Creations: Collections & Connections” exhibit
This show brings together over 60 works by ACG members and their artist friends, making for a truly eclectic exhibition featuring various media.
Artist Reception

Albany Modern Body Art
7 So Pearl Street
Tattoo artists showing their portfolios & original artwork

Broadway Plaza Liquor
418 Broadway
Mix of wine tastings

Capital Repertory Theatre
111 No. Pearl St. 5-7pm
Gallery@theREP
Upstate America by documentary photographer Richard Cavagnolo features two separate bodies of work exploring the social and economic landscape of our region through the genres of portraiture and landscape. Richards work will be up during the run of our stage production Lobby Hero.
Opening Reception
Gallery is open noon to 5pm weekdays and 1 hour before curtain for ticketed patrons.
Through October 29^th

The City Beer Hall
42 Howard St.
Drink specials for Capital City Trolley Riders
Live music with Insolent Willies from 7:00-10:00 PM; DJ Citrus Minute at 11:00 PM

Downtown is Pawsome Exhibit
Seek out ten brand new sculpture inspired by Albany icon Nipper, customized by regional artists and installed throughout Downtown. Map and more information at www.downtownalbany.org/downtownispawsome

dp: An American Brasserie
25 Chapel St.
15% off total bill (may not be used in conjunction any other promotions or discounts)

Excelsior Pub
54 Philip St.
Pinball tournament; winner receives happy hour pricing for the month (7:00 PM); Drink specials for Capital City Trolley riders and pinball players

Fort Orange General Store
 412 Broadway
10% off any store purchase

Fresh & Fly Clothing
13 So. Pearl St.
Mention 1st Friday for 15% off any purchase (Open until 8:00 PM)

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
79 No. Pearl St.
Mention the Capital City Trolley for a complimentary signature cocktail, draft beer, or house wine with any entree purchase
Live music with The Slaughterhouse Chorus, Henry’s Rifle, Charmboy & Coffin Salesman
at 8:00 PM ($10 cover)

Jack’s Oyster House
42 State St.
Mention the Capital City Trolley for buy one, get one free glasses of wine at the bar

McGeary’s Irish Pub
4 Clinton Square
1st Friday specials

LaSerre
14 Green St.
Mention 1st Friday for complimentary glass of wine or dessert with dinner purchase

Loch & Quay
414 Broadway
$1 off all drafts

McGeary’s Irish Pub
4 Clinton Square
Mention 1^st Friday for 10% off Total Bill

OKIPOKI
41 State St. – entrance on Broadway
Buy one get one 50% off Taiyaki ice cream for all Capital City Trolley riders

Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Ave.- 8pm
Incubus performance with special guest Wild Belle (ticketed event)

Open Gallery
A new public art exhibit from the Downtown Albany BID and Albany Center Gallery reimagines doors throughout Downtown as an outdoor gallery, featuring the work of 13 local artists. Map and more information at: downtownalbany.org/opengallery

Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Ave.- 8pm
Free concert with the US Navy Band Commodores

Pearl Street Pub
59-61 No. Pearl St.
Happy hour trivia with beer specials at 5:30 PM; Friday Night Karaoke at 9:00 PM
Live music with Mihali at 9:00 PM (ticketed event)

Speakeasy 518
42 Howard St.
Live music with George Muscatello Trio at 9:00 PM

Times Union Center
51 So. Pearl St.
Albany Auto Show, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
($10 ticket, kids under 12 free)