Events in Albany today

Today — Friday, August 7

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• 6am

  First Friday in August @ PINE MARKET

  210 Smith Ave, Thomasville · verified Aug 2

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  Downtown Thomasville comes alive for First Friday at Thomasville Pine Market as the market stays open into the evening for a relaxed night out. Outside, find fresh roasted corn, snow cones, and live music. Step inside to discover a large, curated marketplace with 45 plus vendors across more than 8,000 square feet of booths. Enjoy a snack, take in the tunes, and wander through the Pines to uncover unique finds.

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• 10am

  Cubs Program

  Chehaw Park & Zoo, 105 Chehaw Park Rd, Albany

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  Little explorers ages 3 and 4 can take part in a zoo program created just for them. Each session includes a hands-on animal experience, a simple craft, and a story about animals. Activities are tailored to match the interests and attention spans of this age group. The program is included with regular zoo admission and is free for members.

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• 6pm

  BBQ & Brews

  Albany Civic Center, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany

  Free▸

  Friday on the Flint is celebrated at Veterans Park Amphitheater with a performance by Dirt Road Sports, outdoor demonstrations, area vendors, conservation-focused community groups, a variety of food trucks, and a kids zone for family-friendly fun. Attendees can opt for a specialty beer and wine tasting for $15, which includes ten sample pours served in a collectible glass sponsored by Container Solutions Inc. The presenters are CBS 44 and Georgia's Own Credit Union. Admission is free, and a clear bag policy applies.

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• 6pm

  Book Signing and Reception for Georgia Natural Wonders: A Journey from Marshland to Mountains

  Carnegie Library, 217 N Jackson St, Albany · verified Jul 31

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  The Albany Area Arts Council’s Carnegie Library hosts a book signing and artists' reception centered on Georgia Natural Wonders: A Journey from Marshland to Mountains by Ann Litrel. The program features an author talk with book signing, followed by an artist reception. Ann Litrel is a nationally published artist whose botanical and wildlife imagery has appeared on prints, books, stationery, and textiles. As a writer and illustrator, she has collaborated on three books and contributed monthly columns exploring art, ecology, community, and history. Her latest body of work presents 35 of Georgia’s natural wonders across more than 100 paintings and drawings, and it is also the focus of the book 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die, co-authored with science writer Charles Seabrook and published by the University of Georgia Press. The Georgia Natural Wonders painting series premiered at the Booth Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, and will travel to four additional exhibitions around the state. The exhibition will be on view during gallery hours, with appointments available.

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• 7pm

  Friday Night Magic Commander

  The Cool Place , 2601 Dawson Road, Albany · verified Jul 31

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  A sanctioned Commander (EDH) night at The Cool Place - Albany features pods of up to four players, arranged as evenly as possible. Matches follow a single-elimination format, with each pod’s winner moving forward until a final winners pod plays out and places one through four are decided. Entry is $5, with $4 contributing to the prize pool and $1 to the shop. Every participant receives at least one promo, and additional prize support goes to the highest-ranked players. Prizes are awarded as store credit and-or promos. Participation promos are drawn from official Wizards of the Coast Promo Packs that are shuffled and randomly redistributed. Gold-bordered cards are allowed. Proxies are not permitted, with no exceptions. Each game is timed at 1.5 hours. When time is called, the active player completes the turn, then each other player takes one additional turn. The player with the highest life total at that point wins, and remaining life totals determine placements when applicable. A brief grace period of roughly 5 to 10 minutes may be offered to those who notify event staff about arriving late. Players who enter after the start or grace period may still participate, but relevant round losses can apply. Events may be skipped if another higher-priority program, such as a prerelease, is scheduled.

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• 8pm

  August First Friday Featuring King of Hearts

  Thomasville Amphitheater, 131 South Stevens Street, Thomasville · verified Aug 2

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  First Friday in Downtown Thomasville features a performance by King of Hearts at The Ritz Amphitheater. Food trucks will be on site during the event, making it easy to enjoy a meal while taking in the music.

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