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09/17/2026

This NYC-born food festival is coming to Albany for the first time on Sunday, noon to 8 pm, in Lincoln Park.

We haven’t heard much about this event but we abs love Japanese food so we’re definitely going to check it out!!




Tag your improv bestie for a chance to win 2 tickets to Theatresports at Mopco this Saturday night!It’s 🦫vs 🐝 as two imp...
09/17/2026

Tag your improv bestie for a chance to win 2 tickets to Theatresports at Mopco this Saturday night!

It’s 🦫vs 🐝 as two improv teams compete for laughs and bragging rights with cues from the audience. Come cheer on our beloved 518 Beavers!

Contest closes at 1 pm on Friday. See you on Saturday night!

The 518 Dinner Club is the most delicious, low-key way to meet new friends in the 518. 🍽️ Join us at our next dinner in ...
09/16/2026

The 518 Dinner Club is the most delicious, low-key way to meet new friends in the 518.

🍽️ Join us at our next dinner in Center Square/Lark Street in Albany on Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30 pm.

This month’s dinner is generously sponsored by Lark St Tavern.

🪑Save your seat here: https://the-518.dnnr.io/. Or click the link in our IG bio!



09/15/2026

The new Bubbakoos_AlbanyNY is opening this Wednesday at 10 am—and the first 50 customers will get free burritos for a whole YEAR! 🌯🤯

📍1704 Western Ave, Albany—across from the new Costco!




09/14/2026

Finally got a chance to check out the new Costco in Guilderland and actually it wasn’t too crowded for a Sunday!

Got some gas ($4.09), toilet paper and a 🌭 of course!

What are some great Costco finds?

09/10/2026

The Waterford Tugboat Roundup kicks off on Friday, with events happening all weekend.

Go to: TugboatRoundup.com 🚢

Got a golden retriever?This year, the Lark Out Loud Festival on Sept. 19 kicks off with Golden Hour—a gathering of golde...
09/07/2026

Got a golden retriever?

This year, the Lark Out Loud Festival on Sept. 19 kicks off with Golden Hour—a gathering of golden retrievers, followed by a Golden Parade down Lark Street 🐕🎸

It’s free to register your pup! Register here: https://golden-hour-paws.lovable.app/. Or hit the link in our IG bio.

09/05/2026

Always a great browsing experience The Vintage Roundup. Picked up an awesome Woolrich shirt from Jess Winterhalt Wanner 🙌





09/04/2026

The pinehillsfarmersmarket on the Saint Rose campus courtyard is a wonderful new addition to the weekly calendar. It’s a rare midweek, evening farmers market. Thursdays, 5-8 pm, through October.

We walked away with a decadent s’mores cookie from KukiCookies. Omg—delicious!

Also delighted to see Avery Stempel from Collar City Mushrooms there. If you can’t get to them at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, here’s another chance to pick up some beautiful 🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫

Be sure to support all of the vendors at the new market!




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