Under a rainbow, Jose Ortiz celebrates on his way to the winner’s circle atop Golden Tempo after winning the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. 🎥 by Adam Shinder/Times Union

In this week's Short List, Features Managing Editor Sara Tracey shares 3 upcoming events you should know about. From a battles & beers to a reptile expo, here are her recommendations. The full calendar is linked in the thread below.

The Saints are headed to Greenville, S.C., to play Duke in the first round of March Madness. bit.ly/3P2DWqT

In this week's Short List, Arts & Entertainment Editor @rickmarshall.com recommends some upcoming events around the region - from St. Patrick's Day parades to Oscars prep. The full calendar is linked in the thread below.

Tyler Krupsky toured with Soundgarden and Nine Inch Nails as a guitar tech and musician before returning to the Capital Region and creating full-service recording studio Pacemaker Audio out of his Ballston Lake home.

In “Americana Cosplay,” a new, immersive theatrical work by Philadelphia-based Die-Cast and produced by Troy Foundry Theatre, the rooms of Paine Mansion in Troy, NY, become fractured chapters of the American myth during a recent rehearsal.

There's no shortage of fun things to do around upstate NY and the Capital Region this week. Arts writer @katkiessl.bsky.social hosts this week's edition of The Short List and highlights three events she's excited about in the March 5-11 calendar.

Matthew Morrison brings his new show, "Show Up," to Saratoga tonight. He talked to arts & entertainment editor @rickmarshall.com about what audiences can expect, his return to Broadway, his time on "Glee," and more. Read the full article at the link in the thread below.

Today's announcement that the Albany War Room Tavern is closing has generated plenty of buzz - and not just around the NYS Capitol. Senior writer Steve Barnes, who first reported the news, shares some additional details about what's happening downtown. Read the full article in the thread below.

Saxsquatch, the saxophone-playing Sasquatch, played Albany, NY's Empire Live on Sunday, March 1. The viral sensation played to a packed house with a mix of familiar riffs and new tracks. Arts & Entertainment Editor @rickmarshall.com was there. Read more at the article in the thread below.

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School’s production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition” is one of the few in the region to feature scheduled, ASL-interpreted performances. The production runs March 5-8 w/ the ASL-interpreted performance on March 8. Read the full story at the link in the thread below.

In this week's edition of The Short List, senior writer Steve Barnes highlights three upcoming events from the Feb. 26-March 4 calendar that he's excited about. From a rock 'n roll anniversary show to a 300-year-old cooking lesson to a classic film screening, it's all in there.

Some days, we're inside the snow globe. The heavy snow should be short-lived, but it could reduce visibility and make some surfaces slick. The snow will be much lighter Friday afternoon, likely mixed with sleet or rain.

In this week's Short List, Features Editor Sara Tracey shares three things she's excited about in the latest calendar of upcoming events, including a beer summit, an "illuminating" art exhibit, and a Disney tribute concert. The full calendar is linked in the thread below.

A strip mall in West Sand Lake was consumed by fire overnight. The blaze damaged several businesses in the 43 Mall, a shopping center on Route 43.

Toni Morrison’s desk — where she began writing "Beloved" while teaching at UAlbany — is on display in the Science Library at the university. The permanent exhibit, installed by the New York State Writers Institute, honors Morrison’s years on campus and her lasting literary legacy.

In this week's Short List, arts & entertainment editor Rick Marshall (@rickmarshall.com) shares 3 upcoming events you should know about. From a Valentine's Day concert to an epic dance festival and a timely art exhibit, here are his recommendations. The full calendar is linked in the thread below.

It's cold. But that won't stop Ice Cream for Breakfast, winter festivals and ice bars. And don't forget about family-friendly Superb Owl Sunday — with real birds.

In the latest Short List, arts writer Katherine Kiessling (@katkiessl.bsky.social) highlights 3 upcoming local events that she's excited about. From an "electric" play to drag ballet, her recommendations are in the video, and the full calendar of events is at TimesUnion.com (link in thread below).

Were you Seen at the 10th annual Schenectady Soup Stroll on Jan. 31, 2026, in Schenectady?

Every week, we scour event calendars to find the things that are especially worth your time and attention, and we share them here. bit.ly/4qOYhOo

Looking for some great things to do around NY's Capital Region? Senior writer and Tablehopping columnist Steve Barnes has some recommendations in the latest Short List. Find more info & a full calendar of events at TimesUnion.com (link in thread below) or in our free, weekly Preview newsletter.

Looking for things to do around NY's Capital Region? In this week's edition of The Short List, Features Reporter Shannon Fromma shares some highlights from the latest calendar of local events. For the full list, click on the link in the comments below or sign up for our free, weekly newsletter.

There's always plenty of great things to do around NY's Capital Region. Here are some highlights from this week's calendar of events from Arts & Entertainment Editor Rick Marshall (@rickmarshall.com). For more info & events, sign up for our free, weekly Preview newsletter & click on the link below.

The New York State Writers Institute hosted a marathon public reading of William Kennedy's novel "Legs" on Nov. 5 at Albany Distilling Co. Kennedy joined attendees in reading portions of the 1975 novel.

Participants crowd around in solidarity with No Kings Day protests in Green County. To read more on today's demonstrations click here: bit.ly/4nULhoL

We visited Schenectady's Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery to view "Drawn Into Life," an exhibit that aims to showcase the power of sequential art outside the page or screen. The show runs through Sept. 14. You can learn more about the exhibit via the article in the thread below.

NEW PODCAST: Hazel Drew was murdered in 1908, her body discovered in a pond in upstate New York. Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Listen to Episode 1 in your favorite podcast app.

Hazel Drew was mysteriously murdered in 1908, her body discovered in a pond in upstate New York. Was she killed by a spurned lover? Leading a double life outside of her station as a governess? Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Trailer link in comments.

Filmmaker Evens Angulo-Duvil created a hand-drawn, animated love letter to upstate New York with "The Aura of Upstate." The documentary series will be screened in Troy & Schenectady in the coming months. Read the full story and get more info at the article linked in thread below.