February 1st Friday: Trolley Good Time
In conjunction with February's 1st Friday event, the Downtown Albany BID & Lark Street BIDs have partnered to bring you the best in dining, shopping, and entertainment - all easily accessible by riding the new, FREE Capital City Trolley!
Shop special deals from 40+ participating businesses, dine local while enjoying 20+ restaurant specials, peruse artwork and exhibits in a dozen locations, choose from five venues to hear live music, and ride the Capital City Trolley for free as it brings you safely to all of the 1st Friday events.
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In addition to the many specials being offered, free events taking place in downtown Albany on February 1 include:
- Capital Repertory Theatre | Art opening with artist Cathy Frank
- The City Beer Hall | Live music with Ryan Rosmarin
- Fort Orange General Store | Screenprinting workshop with Breakout Press Co.
- Loch & Quay | Pop-up art exhibit with artist Gregory Maxwell Dunn, curated by Albany Center Gallery
- The Olde English Pub | Umphrey's McGee concert after-party with live music by MuBo
- Pearl Street Pub | Happy hour trivia
- Stacks Espresso Bar | Art exhibit with artist Bob Anderson
Free events taking place on Lark Street include:
- 3Fish Coffee & Downtube Bicycle Works | Opening Reception with Tina Lincer, curated by Albany Center Gallery
- Alacrity Frame Workshop | Figures of Luster: Places and Portraits by Nettye Lamkay
- Albany Institute Of History & Art | Shape and Shadow: The Sculpture of Larry Kagan; Bejeweled and Bedazzled: Jewelry and Personal Adornment; Heavy Metal: Cast Iron Stoves of the Capital Region
- Center Square Barber Shop | Open House featuring original photography, paintings, and ambient music of David Gerard
- First Presbyterian Church | Art Gallery: Paintings by Elden Rowland; Concert: 6:00pm African American Composers - performed by The Vocal Angels Gospel Choir
- Great Find Thrift Boutique | Artful Windows “LOVE Wins,” Seasonal Bag Sale, Refreshments
- Iron Gate Café | Wine Tasting with wine with sample appetizers
- La Luce Boutique | Exhibit featuring artists Joseph Montepagani and David Dip Soul Lion
- L.A.X Restaurant & Lounge | 90’s Night, Live Music 9 PM -1 AM
- Lionheart Pub | Live music from Yankee Holler
- Savoy Taproom | Music by Flying Rob & Friends
- The National Upholstering Design Studio/Gallery | Featured artists: Danica Barnes, Gerald Cooley, Bill Pettit, Wren Panzella
Download the free Cityfinder app by Transfinder to find trolley stops and real-time arrivals!
Want to park your car before you hop on the trolley? There's FREE on-street and public garage parking after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends & holidays! Visit parkalbany.com for more information.
1st Friday: Trolley Good Time is brought to you by Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), ParkAlbany, the Lark Street BID, and the Downtown Albany BID.
