Good morning, Albany.

HVCC’s nursing club is hosting its third annual carnival fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation today at the college campus from noon to 4 p.m., featuring live music by DJ D.

Scott, games, and family activities that honor the memory of Ulrich Tedeschi.

The DEC announced that the coolwater sport fish season begins May 1 for walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge and pickerel.

Anglers should note (muskie season starts June 1) and check DEC resources for local tips.

UAlbany's women's distance medley relay team (Skyler Smith, Jaymee Yelton, Aiva Pinches and Arianna Verardi) broke a 20-year-old record at Penn Relays in Philadelphia with a time of 11:31.80 and will return to compete at America East Championships in Lowell on May 9-10.

UAlbany’s Great Danes men's 4x800 relay team — Mikolaj Gancarz, Jacob Smith, Jerry Lewis and Steve Hines — finished second at the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia with a time of 7:30.26; they will next compete at the America East Championships in Lowell on May 9–10.

The University at Albany men's lacrosse team won 9-8 over NJIT on Saturday (Apr.

25) at Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium and finished a 6-0 America East season; the Great Danes will host the tournament next week with semifinals on Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

The University at Albany baseball team earned a walk-off 1-0 win over NJIT on Saturday afternoon at Varsity Field, with Levi McAllister driving in the winning run as the team prepares to finish the series today at 1:00 p.m.

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.

Mindful Strides Walk for Neurodiversity & Mental Health Awareness

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Crossgates Mall — Free entry — A Star Wars-themed walk promoting neurodiversity and mental health awareness through physical activity.

Capital District Reptile Expo - Spring 2026

10 AM - 4 PM — Albany Capital Center — $12 adults, $6 children — Explore over 180 vendor tables of exotic pets and enjoy hands-on education with experts.