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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons | Albany
Hear the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in an intimate setting at The Egg - Swyer Theatre, where a candlelit ambiance creates an immersive experience for the senses. The program features favorites such as Clocks, Adventure of a Lifetime, Fix You, The Scientist, feelslikeimfallinginlove, Sky Full of Stars, and Viva la Vida, alongside Imagine Dragons hits including Radioactive, Eyes Closed, Nice to Meet You, Follow You, Bad Liar, and Believer. The performance runs for about 60 minutes, with doors opening one hour beforehand, and late entry is not permitted once the concert has begun. Guests must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Zone A seating is ADA compliant, and seating within each zone is assigned on a first come, first served basis.
The EggAlbany LGBTQIA+ Youth Group
An LGBTQIA+ youth group in Albany open to teens ages 13 to 18. It follows a drop-in format, with food and beverages provided by volunteers from the community.
Everlasting Roses
Turn everyday coffee filters into elegant roses in a friendly, hands-on class. Learn how to dye, shape, and assemble petals with vivid color so your flowers look lifelike. By the finish, you will take home two completed blooms, one large and one medium, ready to display or share as a gift. This experience welcomes beginners as well as seasoned makers. Classes at Thrifty Connections are intended for adults and suitable for individuals 16 and older.
Beats on Broadway
Rotating live bands and DJs, refreshing cocktails, and an energetic atmosphere set the tone for summer evenings in downtown Troy. Outside Bootleggers on Broadway, Donna’s Italian and Little Pecks, and 518 Craft, there is outdoor seating, food and drink specials, and a lively nightlife scene. Three bars with three distinct moods come together for one seamless evening of music-focused fun.
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