1st Friday

March 4, 2022 | Throughout Downtown & Lark Street 

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District & Lark Street Business Improvement District have partnered to bring you the best in art, dining, and shopping. 

Shop special deals from participating businesses, dine local while enjoying restaurant specials, peruse artwork and exhibits, and shop local with incredible deals. Please observe all CDC COVID-19 guidelines while attending 1st Friday. Click here for a full list of participating 1st Friday locations. 

Downtown events & specials include:

Albany Center Gallery | 488 Broadway
refract Exhibition, featuring the works of five local artists: Owen Barensfeld, Royal Brown, Benjamin Jose, Naomi Lewis, and Trevor Wilson (Noon - 5:00 PM)

Artful Albany podcast
Self-guided history and art tour and podcast available at downtownalbany.org/artfulalbany

Blue 82 | 82 N Pearl Street
Trivia Night at 5:30 PM

Downtown Public Art
Visit downtownalbany.org/publicart for a map and more information on public art exhibits in Downtown, including Capital Walls murals, Downtown is Pawsome sculptures, and Open Gallery exhibits

The Egg | Empire State Plaza
Live music: Blue Oyster Cult | 7:00 PM (ticketed event)

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen | 79 N Pearl Street
Live music: Annie in the Water album release show with The Pine Hills Trio | 8:00 PM (ticketed event)

Root3d | 165 S Pearl Street
Virtual Class: Reclaim Our Health | 6:00 – 7:00 PM (ticketed class)