Featured Events in Albany in December, 2024(November Updated)

Albany's premier holiday event, Deck The Halls Holiday Show 2024, is set to light up the Colonie Center in New York. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience from December 7th to December 8th, 2024. This annual extravaganza will showcase a winter wonderland filled with festive decorations, dazzling lights, and a myriad of holiday-themed activities for all ages. "The Deck The Halls Holiday Show 2024 promises to be a spectacular affair, with a lineup of local artisans displaying unique handcrafted gifts, live entertainment that'll have attendees tapping their feet to the rhythm, and a Santa's grotto that's sure to delight little ones. As the crisp winter air fills with the scent of pine and the sounds of merriment, visitors can indulge in seasonal treats and hot cocoa while browsing the stalls for the perfect holiday treasures. "With its serious commitment to spreading holiday cheer, the Deck The Halls Holiday Show 2024 at the Colonie Center is the perfect way to kick-start the season's festivities in Albany. This event is not to be missed and is expected to draw crowds from near and far, eager to bask in the glow of the holiday spirit.

Sound + Vision: Music at The Moviespresents the greatest in soundtrack-cinema. On the first Tuesday of every month, we curate a film screening where the music fuels the engine of the cinema experience, with a preshow moderated discussion on the film and music’s history and cultural impact. Presented in Hi-def and 51. surround sound. Co-sponsored by WAMC, WEXT, and Rochmon Record Club. With the idiosyncratic American fable Harold and Maude, countercultural director Hal Ashby fashioned what would become the cult classic of its era. Working from a script by Colin Higgins, Ashby tells the story of the emotional and romantic bond between a death-obsessed young man (Bud Cort) from a wealthy family and a devil-may-care, bohemian octogenarian (Ruth Gordon). Equal parts gallows humor and romantic innocence, Harold and Maude dissolves the line between darkness and light along with the ones that separate people by class, gender, and age, and it features indelible performances and a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens. Information Source: The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio | eventbrite

"The Refrigerators will be performing at Empire Underground in Albany on December 12, 2024. The event promises to deliver a high-energy performance that will surely captivate the audience. Make sure to mark your calendars and secure your tickets for a night of unforgettable music at 93 N Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience The Refrigerators live in concert."

Back for our third year, the 2024 edition returns to Albany, CA! The event offers THREE routes (with ride leaders) of varying distances. The event start & end is located in the parking lot of Mary and Joe's Sporting Goods on San Pablo Ave, in Albany CA, with support from Mr. Dewie's Cashew Creamery and Hot Shop burritos next door. Riders will be able to grab coffee & donuts in the morning, and then be treated to ice cream, drinks, and burritos after they finish! Coffee & donuts will be available at 8:30AM for the first wave of those doing the long route (9:00AM departure), and will remain available for the Medium (9:30AM Departure) and Short (10:30AM Departure) riders. Short Route - (10:30AM Departure) For riders looking for a casual, no drop ride~ 1.5hrsMedium Route - (9:30AM Departure) For riders looking for a steady-paced ride of 15 - 17mph average~ 2.5 - 3hrsLong Route - (9:00AM Departure) For experienced group ridersMinimal regroups, average speed 17 - 20mph.This ride group is not a race and riders must follow all rules of the road - stop signs, stop lights, pedestrians. Ride leaders will guide the speed and behavior of the group.~3.25 - 4hrsAll ticket sales and GoFundMe donations support Monarch Racing's 2025 season. Monarch Racing has two teams in 2025. Our domestic elite women's road team, in its third year, is based in the Bay Area, and provides complete support and mentorship for ambitious women seeking to race at the highest professional level in the U.S. New in 2025 is Monarch Racing Development - a road team of 14 U19 girls and non-binary riders hailing from Marin, Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Sunol. The team commits to empowering youth in our community by hosting clinics, group rides, and skill-based events for U19 girls, youth riders, and adults. We were recognized by USA Cycling with the Innovation Grant in fall of 2024, acknowledging our impact on growing cycling with innovative programs. 100% of your donations and tickets support both our teams' race & season expenses and cover the costs associated with community events. Information Source: Helena Gilbert-Snyder & Monarch Racing | eventbrite