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63Events this week
7Free things to do
87New spots
100New stories

● Checked Monday, September 7, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Albany

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 63 events, day by day →

Pretzel Thursday

Thursday 12pm · Nine Pin Cider Works

Open Studio

Thursday 4pm · Create Community Studios

Star Wars Legion Open Play

Thursday 5pm · Colonie

Wind Walkers - I Don't Belong Here Tour

Thursday 7:30pm · Empire Underground

Jordan Jensen

Thursday 7:30pm · The Egg

New in Albany

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Gentlemen's Corner Barber Shop Watervliet

Beauty

Sharp cuts, local vibe: For a no-drama trim or a full reset, Gentlemen's Corner Barber Shop Watervliet nails precision fades and classic straight-razor shaves in a genuinely family-friendly spot.

gcbsny.com ↗

Fancy Schmancy

Shopping

Dress-up done right: Whether you're hunting for a dream wedding gown, bridesmaid looks that won't start a group chat mutiny, or an elegant mother-of-the-bride ensemble, Fancy Schmancy nails the fit and the finish.

fancyschmancycouture.com ↗

Junior's Bar & Grill

Restaurants

Wings worth the mess: Junior's Bar & Grill has been a Capital District staple for over 30 years, frying up perfectly crispy wings with 14+ signature sauces, including the Original Moonshine Sauce.

juniorsbarandgrill.com ↗

Albany’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Albany’s best →

Most read in Albany

The five stories Albany readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Woman allegedly plotted to attack New York Capitol in connection with ISIS

    The Department of Justice and FBI have arrested Jessica Bowie, 35, from Albany, for allegedly plotting an attack on the New York State Capitol.

    Full story at usatoday.com ↗

  2. Albany police make 8 arrests in Pine Hills neighborhood weekend crackdown

    Albany police made eight arrests in the Pine Hills neighborhood over the weekend, according to the Albany Police Department.

    Full story at wnyt.com ↗

  3. Family owned cafe opens on former St. Rose Campus

    Cindy B's, a family-owned cafe named after Cindy Christman, opened inside the former St.

    Full story at news10.com ↗

  4. Troy Is Standing In For An 1890s Town In The New Conjuring Film

    A major horror movie production has moved from Schenectady to downtown Troy, bringing cameras, crews, and temporary traffic changes.

    Full story at 1045theteam.com ↗

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