Good morning, Albany.

Albany will hold its inaugural 518 Day celebration on Saturday, May 16 to honor the region’s 518 area code.

The event will feature a morning 5.18K race, vendor village, live music, and a Melba Madness stroll with race registration opening on May 15.

At Albany International Airport, bartender Kathy Winn greeted frequent flyer Matt Baumgartner in a warm reunion that went viral on social media plus earned a nod from NBC’s Today Show.

Baumgartner will soon celebrate their special bond by inviting Winn and her husband to dinner, showing how everyday moments brighten travel.

On April 23, WAMC aired 51% featuring Cecily Strong discussing her role in the off Broadway production What Happened Was... in New York, with writer Lori Carlson Hijuelos describing creative support during her 15 year marriage and producer Sajina Shrestha meeting a rising Albany band & exploring softer hardcore sounds.

WAMC aired a conversation on April 23 with Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, discussing Tier 6 pension reforms, changes to the foundation aid formula, and the class size law debate — hosted by David Guistina.

UAlbany's women's golf team finished third at the 2026 MAAC Championship at Disney's Magnolia Golf Course in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Mia Cepeda led the team with a score of +1 overall, marking a record-setting round (their lowest single team score of -4) to close the season.

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.

Stars On Ice

4-7 p.m. — MVP Arena — Performance Tickets — Witness world-renowned figure skating champions in a spectacular showcase of talent.

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.

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.

Albany Pro Musica: This Luminous Earth

3-6 p.m. — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Experience a powerful choral symphony exploring humanity's relationship with Earth through hope and introspection.

Kings Of Thrash Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Empire Underground — No cover charge — Experience the electrifying sound of Kings Of Thrash during their 'Mega Years' tour.

Anne Wilson Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the inspiring voice and storytelling of Nashville's Anne Wilson.

The Belle Curves at Albany Tulip Festival 2026

7-11 p.m. — Washington Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant performance by The Belle Curves at the annual Tulip Festival.

Iron & Wine Concert

8-11 p.m. — Hart Theatre at The Egg — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening with celebrated singer-songwriter Sam Beam performing as Iron & Wine.

4i's & Friends Vol II: 4i's SEXTET

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Van Dyck Music Club — Student tickets available — Experience an exciting jazz evening with the dynamic 4i's SEXTET performing standards and deep cuts.