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Feb 7

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Renaissance Connection, Inc. presents “Works by Artist Henry Lee Gorham” Exhibition

Feb. 7, 12:00PM – Mar 21, 8:00PM

Renaissance Connection presents “Works by Artist Henry Lee Gorham” Exhibition! The opening reception is Feb 7th at 6pm. The exhibit will be hosted by the Albany Area Arts Council at 215 N JACKSON Street in Downtown Albany! This event is free and open to the public. Come and meet the artist has he shows us his work about ‘SmallGrove, Ga USA! Art will be available for purchase. Visit www.renaissanceconnect.com or call 229-869-3380 for more information. Go >

Mar 21

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Wetherbee Planetarium

On multiple days

The Wetherbee Planetarium is proud to be considered a valuable educational resource in South Georgia, sharing not just fulldome educational films, but also producing live presentations on a wide variety of astronomy topics. Go >

Mar 21

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Masud Olufani

On multiple days

The Albany Museum of Art brings you the Masud Olufani collection that will be in the Haley Gallery from Feb 14 - June 15. This is free admission. Sculptor and multimedia artist Masud Olufani takes you on a journey through language and history from the viewpoint of the African diasporic experience. Go >

Mar 21

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STACK: Lego Works

On multiple days

STACK: LEGO WORKS is the new collection by Mike Landers at the Albany Museum of Art. It will be in the East Gallery from Feb 14 - March 30. This event is free admission Kids and their parents have grown up playing with Legos. They've even been made into animated movies. Now, see them transformed into abstract art! Go >

Mar 21

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Soul Thursday Paint Night

Mar. 21, 5:00PM – 8:00PM

Let's Paint and Party at Renaissance Art Cafe! The event is Soul Thursday Paint Night. The event is from 5:00-8:00PM. $25 per adult, $20 for ages 12-20, and $15 for ages 6-11. The event lasts from 3-5 for those under 21. They provide step-by-step instructions & art supplies, you bring your favorite snacks and drinks! RAC is located at 123 N Front Street. Call 229-869-3380 to register. Go >

Mar 22

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Flint RiverQuarium Animal Encounters

On multiple days

Animal Encounters take place throughout the aquarium on the weekend, but are normally scheduled for Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Skywater. Go >

Mar 23

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Chehaw BMX Race

On multiple days

Chehaw BMX is a volunteer organization that hosts monthly BMX bike races and events. You do not have to be a member to attend. For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/chehawbmx/about/?ref=page_internal Go >

Mar 23

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SWGA Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo

Mar. 23, 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Join us at the 2019 SWGA Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo at the Albany Civic Center Saturday, March 23 10am-5pm. Admission: $5 online or at the door / 12-under Free Go >

Mar 23

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Science Saturday

Mar. 23, 11:00AM – 12:00PM

On March 23rd, be sure to join us in the Science Museum for Science Saturday. This month we will be joined by Albany State University's basketball team as we discuss the science behind shooting the perfect hoop! Science Saturday is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Free for members. $4.50 for non-members. Go >

Mar 23

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Family Day

Mar. 23, 12:00PM – 2:00PM

Let's Paint and Party at Renaissance Art Cafe! The event is Family Day from 12-2PM. $25 per adult, $15 per child (6-11), $20 per child (12-20). They provide step-by-step instructions & art supplies, you bring your favorite snacks and drinks! RAC is located at 123 N Front Street. Call 229-869-3380 to register. Go >

Mar 23

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Dive Shows

On multiple days

Dive Shows take place at the Blue Hole viewing window and are included with general admission. Go >

Mar 23

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Open Paint Nite: Pick Your Painting

Mar. 23, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Let's Paint and Party at Renaissance Art Cafe! The event is Open Paint Nite: Pick Your Painting from 6-8:00PM. $25 per adult, they provide step-by-step instructions & art supplies, you bring your favorite snacks and drinks! RAC is located at 123 N Front Street. Call 229-869-3380 to register. Go >

Mar 24

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Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown

Mar. 24, 7:00PM

Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. Go >

Mar 25

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ARPD Spring Break Camp

On multiple days

Get ready for educational fun, games and arts and crafts! Camp hours are 8:30AM-5:30PM. Early drop off is at 8. Register now for a fee of $15 per child at your nearby Recreation and Parks facility! Breakfast, lunch and snack is included. This camp is for children 7-14. Go >

Mar 25

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Chehaw Spring Break Camp

On multiple days

This spring break, campers are invited to join us as we race across the world to complete many difficult tasks animals face every day. This week campers will be challenged to climb, jump, run, hide, and SURVIVE! Each day of camp includes a zoo visit, animal encounter, games, crafts and activities. Go >

Mar 25

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Spring Staycation Art Camps

On multiple days

When school's out, fun is in at the Albany Museum of Art! Campers K-5th grade create art and engage in fun activities. Full-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and half-day options are available, along with free early drop-off and late pick-up. Visit www.albanymuseum.com/spring-break-staycation-camp.html or call 229.439.8400. Go >

Mar 28

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Monthly Paint Party

On multiple days

Paint, sip and mingle! Albany Rocks Hide & Seek Go >

Mar 29

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Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!

On multiple days

Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street! Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world's most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood...get ready for Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! Go >

Mar 30

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Georgia Wildcats VS Louisiana Red Sticks

Mar. 30, 7:15PM

The Georgia Wildcats host their first home game of the Inagural Season of the National Gridiron League versus the Louisiana Red Sticks in Albany, Georgia at the Albany Civic Center. Go >

Apr 4

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Rick Springfield Live in Concert

Apr. 4, 8:00PM – 10:00PM

Rick Springfield brings you Stripped Down: an intimate solo performance of music and storytelling. This exciting event will be held at the Albany Municipal Auditorium at 8PM on April 4th. Doors open at 7. Tickets will be available for sale on Friday, December 21st! Go >

Apr 5

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Friday’s on the Flint

On multiple days

Join us for our new spring event - Fridays on the Flint! For our March kickoff, we'll have live music from Unbreakable Bloodline, a kid zone from Spacewalk, local food trucks and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free! The fun continues on April 5 and May 3! Go >

Apr 6

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Georgia Wildcats VS Texas Bighorns

Apr. 6, 7:15PM

The Texas Bighorns charge into town to take on the Georgia Wildcats in this Week 2 matchup! This is the first game of the season the Bighorns, so they are sure to be chomping at the bit. Come see if the Wildcats can pull the reins on their plans! #IndoorAwesome Go >

Apr 12

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Chehaw Native American Festival

On multiple days

Get ready for the Chehaw Native American Festival on April 12-14, 2019 at Chehaw Park in Albany, Georgia. The Chehaw Native American Festival is one of Chehaw’s largest and most popular events. Immerse yourself into Native American culture as the Festival educates visitors on current culture through dance, music, demonstrations, and vendor booths showcasing and selling Native American crafts and jewelry throughout the Americas. Gates to the Chehaw Native American Festival open at 9:30 a.m. each day. The event closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Festival admission includes both Park and Zoo admission, and is $12.85 for adults, $8.35 for children, and members will pay only $5. A two-day pass is available this year for $20 for adults and $12 for children. Go >

Apr 13

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Earth Day Celebration at the Flint RiverQuarium

Apr. 13, 10:00AM – 2:00PM

The Flint RiverQuarium, in partnership with the Southwest Georgia Master Gardeners Extension Volunteers, will bring together a variety of organizations, exhibits, and activities that focus on the beauty of our natural world and what we can do to help protect it. All Earth Day activities in the plaza are free. Regular admission rates apply for Flint RiverQuarium entrance. Earth Day Network’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. Go >

Apr 13

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Songs as Inspiration: The Freedom Singers

On multiple days

The Albany Civil Rights Institute Freedom Singers, led by original SNCC Freedom Singer Rutha Harris, engage visitors through an oral history presentation filled with dynamic testimony of the Albany Movement marches and arrests and narrate the stories with emotionally charged performances of Freedom Songs. These special songs provided heart, soul and courage to movement participants Go >

Apr 13

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Georgia Wildcats VS Saint Louis Stampede

Apr. 13, 7:15PM

The Georgia Wildcats seek to stave off the Saint Louis Stampede as they look to put their stamp on the National Gridiron League in this Week 3 showdown! Come join us for the show! #IndoorAwesome Go >

Apr 13

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Spotlight on the Orchestra- Meet the Musicians

Apr. 13, 7:30PM

The Albany Symphony Orchestra is putting the spotlight on our principal players! We will showcase compositions by Camille St. Saëns – his popular CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS – and Igor Stravinsky’s A SOLDIER’S TALE, highlighting each musician and his/her instrument of choice. The Albany Symphony Orchestra is comprised of professional musicians from all over the region, many, artists in their own right. Join us as we take some time and get to know them a little bit better. Go >

Apr 14

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Chehaw RC Race

On multiple days

Chehaw RC is a volunteer organization that hosts monthly club races. You do not have to be a member to attend. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420442984876459/about/ Go >

Apr 18

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Movie of the Month

Apr. 18, 12:00AM – Apr 20, 12:00PM

Discover what it means to live in today's connected world with April's Movie of the Month, "Habitat Earth." Playing in the Wetherbee Planetarium all day April 18th through April 20th. Go >

Apr 20

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Science in the Park

Apr. 20, 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Join Thronateeska Heritage Center at the Tift Park Market and participate in a free science experiment! Go >

Apr 20

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Earth Day Science Saturday

Apr. 20, 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Celebrate Earth Day with Albany Recreation and Parks at Thronateeska Heritage Center! Decorate reusable tote bags and learn how you can reduce, reuse and recycle everyday to make the Earth a cleaner place to live. Go >

Apr 26

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A Wild Affair at Abigail Plantation

Apr. 26, 6:00PM

Be sure not to miss A Wild Affair, the Flint RiverQuarium's signature fundraising event. This year's event will be held at beautiful, exclusive Abigail Plantation and will feature cocktails and a wild game dinner, as well as silent and live auctions of one-of-a-kind items and experiences. Seating is limited and usually sells out. Cost is $150 per person. To make your reservation, please call Vicki Churchman at 229-639-2650 Go >

Apr 27

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Georgia Wildcats VS Pennsylvania Pioneers

Apr. 27, 7:15PM

The hometown Georgia Wildcats take on the Pennsylvania Pioneers in this first game of a Home-and-Home series. This is sure to be a battle to the end! Let the festivities commence! #IndoorAwesome Go >

May 10

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Spring Night in the Garden

May. 10, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Free and open to the public. Silent auction, live music, beer proceeds benefiting Albany ARC! Go >

May 12

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Georgia Wildcats VS Virginia Destroyers

May. 12, 2:15PM

There will be nothing lazy about this Sunday afternoon! The Georgia Wildcats seek to withstand the barrage that the visiting Virginia Destroyers are looking to bring! Come Sunday, GAME ON! #IndoorAwesome Go >

May 12

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An Evening with Rickey Smiley

May. 12, 7:00PM – 9:00PM

It's time for some laughs at the Albany Municipal Auditorium! Come see comedian Rickey Smiley on May 12th! Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 15 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM Presale Offer : Thu, 14 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM Go >

May 25

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Paws in the Park at Chehaw

May. 25, 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Friends of Chehaw and Happy Trails of SOWEGA present Paws in the Park. Bring your furry friend to socialize, play, shop, and more! No furry friend? Adopt one at the event at a discounted price! Money raised will be split between participating shelters. Go >

Jun 6

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The Marshall Tucker Band

Jun. 6, 7:30PM – 9:30PM

Tickets are officially ON SALE for The Marshall Tucker Band. The show is taking place on June 6 at 7:30 PM at the Albany Municipal Auditorium. Tickets begin at $39.75. You can purchase tickets online or over the phone via Ticketmaster or in person at the Albany Civic Center Box Office. Go >

Jun 8

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Georgia Wildcats VS Indiana Blue Bombers

Jun. 8, 7:15PM

The Wildcats will face off against Eastern Conference foe, the Indiana Blue Bombers, in a matchup that is sure to have an impact on early playoff hopes! See who comes out on top! #IndoorAwesome Go >

Jun 22

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Georgia Wildcats VS Virginia Iron Horses

Jun. 22, 7:15PM

The Georgia Wildcats seek to avoid being steamrolled by their Conference rival, the Virginia Iron Horses, who are looking to barge into Albany and take back a victory! The Cats seek to fend off this downhill train! #IndoorAwesome Go >

Jul 27

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Georgia Wildcats VS Kansas Kapitals

Jul. 27, 7:15PM

The Georgia Wildcats close out the regular season with their matchup against the Kansas Kapitals, their first home game in over a month! I think the Cats will be hungry for this one! Go >

Nov 2

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Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show

On multiple days

Friends of Chehaw presents the second annual Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show this November! Join us for shopping, food, entertainment, handcrafted treasures, talented artisans, skilled craftsmen and more! Go >

Mar 23

2019 Southwest Georgia Home, Garden and Outdoor Expo

Mar. 23, 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Join us at the 2019 Southwest Georgia Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo on Saturday, March 23 at the Albany Civic Center, 10:00am–5:00pm, presented by the Albany Herald. From home building and remodeling to landscaping and gardening. Outdoor kitchens, pools, hot tubs, fire pits. Outdoor activities hunting, boating, camping, fishing and much more. Make sure not to miss it! Go >