Make your plans for March 17, 2023
Heading to Albany's Central Social District for the Men's College Basketball this March? When the action in the MVP Arena takes a break, read on (or use the Google map) to find plenty to do just steps from the front doors on Friday, March 17.
Don't forget to stop by the Block Party in front of the MVP Arena, running 12:00 PM-9:00 PM, complete with games on the giant video boards. Event is free and open to the public.
You can also view March 18 information here, and view March 19 information here.
Dining & Drinks:
677 Prime
Open 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
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Albany Stadium Restaurant & Bar
Open 11:00 AM-12:00 AM
NCAA games being shown
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Albany War Room Tavern
Open 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
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Bahn Mi 47
Open 11:30 AM-6:00 PM
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Ballistic Shrimp
Open 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
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Cafe Capriccio
Open 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
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Capitol House Chinese Kitchen
Open 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
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Downtown Nutrition Albany
Open 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
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dp An American Brasserie
Open Noon-10:00 PM
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Dunkin'
Open 5:00 AM-5:30 PM
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Emmanuel Thai Restaurant
Open 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
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Hill Street Cafe
Open 10:30 AM-late (past midnight)
NCAA games being shown; free parking in Hill Street lot
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Lam's Kitchen
Open 10:30 AM-9:30 PM
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Loch & Quay
Open 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
NCAA games being shown; special menu being served
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Maurice's Deli
Open 7:30 AM-7:00 PM
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McGeary's Irish Pub
Open 11:00 AM-2:00 AM (kitchen closes at Midnight)
NCAA games being shown; live music Noon-3:00 PM
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Miranda's Deli
Open 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Motor Oil Coffee
Open 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Mr. B's Coffee
Open 6:30 AM-11:00 AM
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Nocturnal Cookies
Open 7:00 PM-1:00 AM
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OKIPOKI
Open 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
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Parish Public House
Open 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
NCAA games being shown
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Pearl Fried Chicken
Open: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
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Pearl Street Diner
Open 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Pizzeria Sapienza
Open 10:00 AM-late
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Primrose Cafe
Open 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
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Ria's Bistro
Open 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
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Saati Deli
Open 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
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Sessions Lounge
Open 11:30 AM-1:00 AM
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Stacks Espresso Bar
Open 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Stagecoach Coffee
Open 6:30 AM-4:30 PM
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Subway
Open 8:30 AM-8:00 PM
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Suga Foot's Soul Kitchen
Open 2:00 PM-9:00 PM
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The Bishop
Open 10:00 AM-12:00 AM
NCAA games being shown
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The Bull & Bee: Meadery & Tasting Room
Open 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
NCAA games will be shown
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The City Beer Hall
Open 12:00 PM-2:00 AM (kitchen closes at midnight)
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The Cloud
Open 9:00 PM-2:00 AM
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The Cobblestone Lunch Shoppe
Open 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
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The Excelsior Pub
Open 11:00 AM-2:00 AM
NCAA games will be shown; live music starting at 8:00 PM
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The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Open 11:30 AM-late (kitchen closes at 10:00 PM)
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The Olde English Pub
Open 11:00 AM-11:00 PM (kitchen closes at 10:00 PM)
Live bagpiping starting at 5:30 PM
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The Skinny Pancake
Open 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
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The Spinning Gyro
Open 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
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Wellington's
Open 7:00 AM-Midnight
Breakfast 7a-11a | Lunch 11a-5p | Dinner 5p-9p | Bar 4p-12a
NCAA games shown as applicable on available stations
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Wizard Burger
Open 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
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Yono's Restaurant
Open 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
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Recreation:
Blessed Body Fitness Studio
Class at 6:30 PM
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Empire Live
Open 11:00 AM-games over
NCAA games being shown; drink specials, games, and DJ Ritz Carlton
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Far Shot
Open 3:00 PM-12:00 AM
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Modern Body Art
Open Noon-7:00 PM
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The Yard Hatchet House & Bar
Open 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; NCAA games being shown
Specials: Taco & Drink special, Axe-throwing plus food & drink combo available
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Shopping:
B Lodge & Co
Open 11:00 AM-5:25 PM
Mention "NCAA in Downtown" for 10% off purchase
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Broadway Plaza Liquor
Open 10:30 AM-9:00 PM
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B Unieke
Open 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
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Coulson's News & Deli
Open 6:00 AM-10:00 PM
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Diana's Wine & Spirits
Open 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
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El Pilon Market
Open 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
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European Tailoring & Alterations
Open 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
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Food Near Me
Open 8:00 AM-12:00 AM
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Fort Orange General Store
Open 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
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Fresh & Fly Clothing
Open 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
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Madison Deli and Grill
Open 6:00 AM-12:00 AM
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McGreevy ProLab & ProPress
Open 10:00 AM-4:30 PM
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Pearl Discount & Beauty
Open 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
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Pearl Street Convenience
Open 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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River Garden Studio
Open 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
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South End Grocery
Open 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
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The Enchanted Florist & Gifts of Albany
Open 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
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The Vandy Thrift Shoppe
Open 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
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Truman Jewelers
Open 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Relaxation:
BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic
Open 10:30 AM-6:30 PM
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Michael DeNardis Salon
Open 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Patsy's Barber Shop
Open 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
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Salon 109
Open 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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STUDIO23
Open 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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