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Albert EL Fresco
Albert EL Fresco is a pedestrian-friendly area located along Albert Avenue, between Abbot Road and M.A.C. Avenue. The space features outdoor seating and tables, rocking chairs, hammocks, decorative lighting, shade amenities, games and more. Several events and programs are also hosted in the space (see schedule and event descriptions below).
Open alcohol is not permitted in the space, but food and alcohol can be enjoyed at the approved outdoor dining areas operated by adjacent restaurants. Take-out food and non-alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed in the space.
Community members are encouraged to visit downtown East Lansing this summer to support local businesses and enjoy this popular pedestrian-centric space! All downtown parking continues to be accessible during this closure of a portion of Albert Avenue.
Albert EL Fresco - Schedule of Events
| Date | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 30 | 4-6 p.m. | ELPL's Mobile Pop-Up Library visits Albert EL Fresco |
| Thursday, June 30 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Game Night |
| Saturday, July 2 | 9-10 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Sara Joy Yoga |
| Sunday, July 3 | 10-11 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Tuesday, July 5 | all day | Takeout Tuesday |
| Wednesday, July 6 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Thursday, July 7 | 4-6 p.m. | ELPL's Mobile Pop-Up Library visits Albert EL Fresco |
| Thursday, July 7 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Game Night |
| Saturday, July 9 | 9-10 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Sara Joy Yoga |
| Sunday, July 10 | 10-11 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Tuesday, July 12 | all day | Takeout Tuesday Sidewalk Sales beginning at 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, July 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Live Music featuring David Wee |
| Wednesday, July 13 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Thursday, July 14 | 4-6 p.m. | ELPL's Mobile Pop-Up Library visits Albert EL Fresco |
| Thursday, July 14 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Game Night Live Music featuring Taylor Taylor from 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 16 | 9-10 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Sara Joy Yoga |
| Sunday, July 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Tuesday, July 19 | all day | Takeout Tuesday Sidewalk Sales beginning at 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, July 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Live Music featuring Ryan Shadbolt |
| Tuesday, July 19 | 7 p.m. | Live Music featuring Taylor Taylor |
| Wednesday, July 20 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Thursday, July 21 | 4-6 p.m. | ELPL's Mobile Pop-Up Library visits Albert EL Fresco |
| Thursday, July 21 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Game Night Live Music featuring From Big Sur from 6-8 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 23 | 9-10 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Sara Joy Yoga |
| Sunday, July 24 | 10-11 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Tuesday, July 26 | all day | Takeout Tuesday Sidewalk Sales beginning at 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, July 26 | 6-7 p.m. | Live Music Featuring Be SEAN |
| Wednesday, July 27 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
| Thursday, July 28 | 4-6 p.m. | ELPL's Mobile Pop-Up Library visits Albert EL Fresco |
| Thursday, July 28 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Game Night |
| Saturday, July 30 | 9-10 a.m. | The Barre Code East Lansing |
| Sunday, July 31 | 10-11 a.m. | Yoga on Albert with Yoga State |
*In addition to the Albert EL Fresco programming listed above, community members are encouraged to check out the 2022 lineups for the East Lansing Summer Concert Series, Play in the Park and the Field of View: An Art x Science Film Series.
Additional Albert EL Fresco programming for the remainder of summer 2022 will be posted to this webpage at a later date. See event descriptions below.
Event Descriptions
1.) Takeout Tuesdays: Every Tuesday this summer, beginning May 31, community members who order take-out from a participating downtown business and enjoy it in the Albert EL Fresco space can enter into a drawing for the chance to win a $100 DNA eGift Card!
How does it work? Community members who purchase take-out from a participating downtown business (see below) will see a sticker on their take-out with a QR code. After scanning the QR code with their phone and making sure that they follow Downtown East Lansing on Instagram, community members can take a photo of themselves enjoying their take-out, post it to their Instagram story and tag @downtowneastlansing to be entered into a weekly drawing to win a $100 DNA eGift Card!
Takeout Tuesday participating businesses and specials include the following:
- Aloha Cookin': $10 Takeout Tuesday bowls
- Campbell's Market Basket: $10 grilled cheese + soup combo
- Capo’s Cheesesteak: Free fry with any sandwich order (1 per customer)
- Ding Tea East Lansing: Special: Monster Boba Latte
- Foster Coffee Company: 10% off food menu between 1-5pm
- Georgios Pizza: Any 2 slices of pizza + a soft drink for $10.99
- Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub: Buy One, Get One food
- HopCat: 10%-off each order
- Lou and Harry's: 20% off any one food item
- Playa Bowls: 10% off
- Poké Fresh: $1 regular (16 oz) fruit bubble tea or fountain drink with any bowl purchase
- TOASTE: Indonesian Special (on top of regular menu)
Also during Takeout Tuesday, several downtown East Lansing retail and service businesses will be selling their goods and services from pop-up shops set up in the Albert EL Fresco space from 4-8 p.m.
2.) Game Nights: Come out to enjoy a variety of activities and games in the Albert EL Fresco, including giant Connect 4, cornhole, giant Jenga, ping pong, giant chess and more. Look for the East Lansing Public Library's Library on the Go mobile pop-up library while you're there!
3.) Yoga on Albert: Enjoy FREE, outdoor yoga classes three times a week over the summer months! No registration is required and all ages, genders and abilities are welcome. Just bring a yoga mat/towel, water and a friend if you’d like!
Wednesdays
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Host: Yoga State
Saturdays
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Host: Sara Joy Yoga (Sara Olsztyn)
Sundays
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Host: Yoga State