Lark Street Business Improvement District

08/21/2026

Ritmo Albany presents Salsa and Bachata Pop-Up Fridays at Bar Vegan!

Come experience the magic of salsa and bachata at our beginner-friendly dance social happening every single Friday night at 8:30 PM. 

Whether you are a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the very first time, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy the music and connect. 

For more information, visit barveganonlark.com

08/18/2026

Earlier this month, our friends at Java Cafe celebrated their one year anniversary in our neighborhood! 

Java Cafe is a family owned business and that family is as friendly as they come. 

Try a Turkish coffee or Kurdish Tea, spinach and cheese borek, baklava or a fresh squeezed lemonade! Their homemade pastries are baked fresh daily and they have a full range of espresso beverages. Plus, it’s open til 7PM! 

Every. Single. Night. 

What more could you want?

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

Washington Park is well known for its Tulip Festival, amazing monuments, impeccable landscaping, gardening, dog park, lake house and amphitheater, children's playground, and numberless trails. There are thousands of visitors, built in festivities, and wonderful neighborhoods visiting every weekend.

But did you know, between July and October, it also hosts a Farmer’s Market?

As host to our local artisans, farmers, craftsmen, and business owners; the Washington Park Farmer’s Market is delighted to provide you with accessibility to our locally hand-made, hand-crafted goods. Come and experience Albany’s premier park!

Support your community; buy local. For more information go to allmymarkets.com

08/14/2026

Kick off your weekend at Capital Wine and Spirits with a free wine and spirits tasting every Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Explore a rotating lineup of staff-curated international sips, discover new favorites, and enjoy special discounts often offered on featured bottles after the tasting. Right on the corner of Lark and State!

For more info visit capitalwinealbany.com

08/12/2026

Acoustic Open Mic Night is back at the Lark Street Tavern every Wednesday night. All musicians, poets, and speakers are welcome to hit the stage or listen to the local talent.

Sign ups for the evening start at 6:30 PM.
For more information, visit thelarkstreettavern.com.

08/04/2026

Our very own Elissa Halloran was mentioned in an article on the travel website takingthekids.com as one of the top places in the Capital Region for thrifting and we couldn’t agree more. She received a 4.9 rating from the author who also mentioned how Elissa makes her own jewelry and how the store also houses Lark Street Records!

“The inventory refreshes often enough to keep even the most frequent shoppers genuinely surprised.” So even if you’ve been before, going again will be a whole new experience!

Visit Elissa Halloran Designs at 229 Lark and check out more at her facebook and instagram pages, both

Read the whole article here! https://takingthekids.com/albany-new-york-thrift-stores-where-vintage-hunters-can-spend-hours-searching-for-unexpected-finds/

07/24/2026

Just a sample of some of the great things happening on Lark Street tonight! Start your weekend off right!

Wine Tasting at Capital Wine & Spirits 6:00 PM

Happy Hour with Sabrina Trueheart at The Eleven 6:00 PM

Trivia & Karaoke at The Lark Street Tavern 6:00 PM & 9:30 PM

Salsa & Bachata Pop-Up Friday at Bar Vegan 8:30 PM

Learn more at larkstreet.org!

07/16/2026

No plans for tonight? We have got you covered with three options:

Albany’s Social Cycling ride is tonight at 6:30 PM at the Washington Park Playhouse. These slow 5-20 mile, no one left behind rides welcome all bikes. Need a bike? Find free CDPHP Cycle promo codes posted on the albanysocialcycling Instagram page.

The Men’s Empowerment Group meets tonight at 6:00 PM at In Our Own Voices Inc. It offers a safe space for male-identifying individuals of color (QTBIPOC/MSM) to discuss relationships, sexual health, dating, and goals.

The open mic comedy night at the Lark Street Tavern welcomes all present and future comics to listen or perform. This judgment-free show starts at 7:00 PM, with sign-ups beginning at 6:30 PM.

Learn more about these events, and more in the future, visit Larkstreet.org.