Talk with Judith Enck
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
THURS March 26 Talk 7:00-8:00pm. Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics and author of The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late. Free and open to the public. For more information: Opalka.sage.edu/programs-events

Kids’ Art Workshop
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
SAT March 28 Kids’ Art Workshop 1:00-2:30pm. Led by RSC MAT Art Education students. Register for your free spot at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBcIRv4RkvzKrlWKRILTuyjqYJY6t5Hsi7wiqlYjzJk9L-Ew/viewform
Class size limited.

First Friday
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI April 3 First Friday 5:00-8:00pm 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.

Russell Sage AIGA Art Auction Fundraiser
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | The Little Gallery, Russell Sage College (Albany Campus), 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
Come support the current Art and Design Students at Russell Sage College! We are looking for artwork donations valued between $50 and $400. All proceeds going to funding student opportunities for current Art and Design students! There will be an in-person exhibition to view the auctioned work on April 3rd at the Little Gallery on the Russell Sage Albany Campus. All are welcome to donate and support!

Sommelier Guided Paint and Sip
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Millbrook Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY, 12545, United States
Attendees will be guided through a wine tasting of a selection of Millbrook Vineyard wines by award-winning sommelier, Heather Barr. After tasting and noting the experience of each wine, curator and educator, Jaime Ransome, will lead an exploration of color theory and paint mixing. Armed with new knowledge of wine and color, attendees will paint a custom label that connects the flavor and visual palettes. Each attendee will leave the experience with a bottle of wine, a self-made custom label, and a beginners understanding of wine and color theory.

An Afternoon of Jazz and Poetry Hosted by Stage & Stanza
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
SAT April 11, 2:00pm-3:00pm An Afternoon of Jazz and Poetry
Hosted by Stage & Stanza host and poet Carol Durant with music from EW Duo.
Music fully funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund and Local 14. Free and open to the public. April is Jazz Appreciation Month AND National Poetry Month–join Stage & Stanza host and poet Carol Durant for poetry readings interspersed with jazz from EW Duo.

Hyde Cabinet #31: Before Skidmore—The Woodlawn Estate
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Before Skidmore—The Woodlawn Estate presents three Gilded Age postcards of Woodlawn, a sprawling private park owned by controversial Saratoga Springs businessman Judge Henry Hilton (1824–1899). The park became a landmark in Saratoga, frequented by residents and distinguished New York City socialites during the summers. Once filled with sculpture gardens, winding paths, and a dozen private mansions, the land is now home to Skidmore College.
Apr 25 – Aug 9

Visual Arts BFA Exhibit
2026-04-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
April 29—May 16 Visual Arts BFA Exhibit
The Annual BFA Exhibition showcases student work from the Russell Sage College’s Visual Arts BFA programs in Art+Extended Media, Graphic+Media Design and Interior+Spatial Design. Special gallery hours: Tues. through Sat. Noon to 5pm

BFA Reception
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI May 1 BFA Reception 5:00-7:00pm
Opening reception for BFA exhibition

Animation and Music
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
THURS May 7, Animation and Music 7:00pm to 8:00pm
The Golem Trilogy, a stop-motion animation in three parts by Nathan Meltz, featuring live score by Steve Hammond, Adam Elabd, Mark Wolfe, and Nathan Meltz

PechaKucha: Short talks by interesting people
2026-05-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI May 15 PechaKucha: Short talks by interesting people. 6:30pm Snacks, 7:00pm Talks
Snacks from Druthers and Honest Weight Food Coop

The Open Eye Theater Presents Mariposa Butterfly
2026-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 | The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street, Margaretville, NY, 12455, United States
MARIPOSA/BUTTERFLY by José Casas and Sandra Fenichel Asher
MAY 23, JULY 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2 PM at The Open Eye Theater
Director: Michelle Macau, Percussionist: Marcel Smith.
A bi-lingual play in Spanish and English for children 4 years of age and up and their adult friends.
There will be a Butterfly Puppet Making Workshop at 2PM. The 30-minute performance immediately follows.
Synopsis: Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas. One was born in the U.S., the other in Mexico. One speaks English, the other Spanish. Their differences have kept them far apart-until the mariposa/butterfly unites them in wonder, sadness and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.
Click here for tickets!

Framing Our Futures Pop-Up Show
2026-05-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
Opalka is pleased to partner with YouthFx for the Framing Our Futures Pop-Up Show, featuring work by students in Jayana Espinoza and Tyler-Ki-Re’s youth photography class.
The gallery will be open noon to 5pm with a closing reception on Thursday, May 28 from 5-7pm.The students have been mastering photography skills through workshops and hands-on guidance for 21 weeks.
Come help celebrate all the students’ accomplishments!
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Art on Lark
2026-06-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Art on Lark, 272.5 Lark Street, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Art on Lark returns! With over 100 artisan vendors, 9 musical acts, a kids zone and your favorite Lark Street haunts all open for business this is going to be the place to be on 6/6! Don’t miss this fantastic free event in the City of Albany!
And we couldn’t think of a better day to announce the line up for the fest! Camtron 5000, Otobo, The Sound Mind, Lulu Grey, Albany Rock Pit, Sydney Worthley, Taina Asili, Aila Chiar and more!
