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Albany
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Denver-based band Squeaky Feet will perform at Lark Hall in Albany on Wednesday with support from Saratoga Springs-based Nymbis & deliver a mix of prog fusion and jam tunes for an exciting live show. WAMC
- ➤ Local author Marisa Renee Lee releases her new book Waiting for Dawn (Living with Uncertainty), recounting her experience with grief, illness and loss and emphasizing that asking for help can be powerful. It is available now wherever books are sold. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning Josh Kaufman, a Hudson Valley-based record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, discussed his career on WAMC, highlighting his work with Taylor Swift & Bob Weir during his tour with Bonny Light Horseman. He has produced award-winning albums and collaborated widely in folk, rock and roots music. WAMC
- ➤ The Barry Manilow concert scheduled for April 20 at MVP Arena has been postponed due to doctor's orders. Ticket holders will have their tickets honored for the new date, which organizers will announce later (rescheduled event). WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AT&T opened a Connected Learning Center at Albany PAL today that gives students free internet, computers and digital literacy courses (backed by a $47,000 investment) and marks the first such center locally and the 14th statewide. WRGB
- ➤ At a campus watch party Friday night, students and faculty celebrated RPI alum Reid Wiseman’s role in the Artemis II mission and lead engineer Tobias Langener’s work guiding the Orion capsule safely into Earth’s atmosphere — a proud milestone for the Capital Region. WRGB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University at Albany baseball team lost its series opener to Bryant 15-5 Friday afternoon at Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.) and will meet Bryant today at 1:00 p.m. to continue the three-game series. University at Albany
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iDKHOW Concert
7-10 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $35 — iDKHOW brings an electrifying live performance to Albany that fans can't miss.
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Dashboard Confessional Concert
8-10 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $14 — Enjoy a live performance by Dashboard Confessional in a vibrant venue.
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Fetty Wap Concert
8:00-11:59 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Tickets from $114 — Enjoy a live performance from the hit rapper Fetty Wap.
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Jeff Dye Live Comedy Show
9:15 PM – 12:15 AM — Funny Bone — Ticket required — Experience sharp and loud comedy as Jeff Dye brings his humor to Albany.
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Raven Live Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Empire Underground — Ticket details available — Experience an evening with Raven at this popular Albany venue.
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Sir Chloe Concert
4-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Cost not specified — Experience the unique blend of grungy guitar hooks and emotionally raw vocals from Sir Chloe.
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Al Olender Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lark Hall — Tickets required — Experience songwriter Al Olender's introspective music exploring the fleeting moments of life.
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Stars On Ice
4-7 p.m. — MVP Arena — Performance Tickets — Witness world-renowned figure skating champions in a spectacular showcase of talent.
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Giovanne and the Hired Guns Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Ticket prices range from $44 to $216 — Catch the energetic sounds of Giovanne and the Hired Guns live in Albany.
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Locked In A Vacancy Live Performance
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Empire Underground — Tickets start at $44 — Experience an unforgettable live show at this top-rated venue in Albany.
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