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Albert EL Fresco
Albert EL Fresco is a pedestrian-friendly area located in the heart of downtown East Lansing.
Both lanes of Albert Avenue, between Abbot Road and M.A.C. Avenue, will be closed to traffic through Aug. 15 to accommodate the Albert EL Fresco space, which features outdoor seating and tables, rocking chairs, hammocks, decorative lighting and shade amenities. The space also features a variety of fun activities and games, including giant Connect 4, cornhole and hopscotch. Several events will also be hosted in the space and in other adjacent downtown East Lansing areas (see schedule 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.
Albert Avenue may be closed, but downtown East Lansing is SO open and all downtown parking remains accessible. Community members are encouraged to visit downtown East Lansing to support local businesses and enjoy this exciting, new, pedestrian-centric space this summer!
Albert EL Fresco - Summer Events
| Date | Time | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 9 | 7 p.m. | Summer Concert Series: Ryan Shadbolt and the Weathermen | Ann Street Plaza |
| Saturday, July 10 | 9 a.m. | Yoga on Albert Bring your own mat |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Sunday, July 11 | 10-10:30 a.m. & 10:30-11 a.m. | Wharton pARTicipate: Early Childhood Music 15 participants max per session; ages birth-6; first come, first serve |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Wednesday, July 14 | 7 p.m. | Open Mic Night Sign up to perform at the event or just come to listen! |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | Summer Concert Series: Jordan Hamilton | Ann Street Plaza |
| Saturday, July 17 | 9 a.m. | Yoga on Albert Bring your own mat |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Wednesday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Open Mic Night Sign up to perform at the event or just come to listen! |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Thursday, July 22 | Starting at 5 p.m. | Game Night Extra games will be set up in the Albert EL Fresco space |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Thursday, July 22 | 7 p.m. | Live music featuring Rolando Cubillos | Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, July 23 | 7 p.m. | Summer Concert Series: Taylor Taylor | Ann Street Plaza |
| Saturday, July 24 | 9 a.m. | Yoga on Albert Bring your own mat |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Sunday, July 25 | 10-10:30 a.m. & 10:30-11 a.m. | Wharton pARTicipate: Early Childhood Music 15 participants max per session; ages birth-6; first come, first serve |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Wednesday, July 28 | 7 p.m. | Open Mic Night Sign up to perform at the event or just come to listen! |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, July 30 | 7 p.m. | Summer Concert Series: Monte Pride | Ann Street Plaza |
| Saturday, July 31 | 9 a.m. | Yoga on Albert Bring your own mat |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Saturday, July 31 | 11 a.m. | ConTempus Initiative: Mitten Melodies Family-friendly concert; repertoires tied to Michigan history and people (Michigan composers, Motown numbers, Native American Melodies, Henry Ford and his Stradivarius, etc.) and interactive Michigan-related crafts. |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Wednesday, Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | Open Mic Night Sign up to perform at the event or just come to listen! |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Thursday, Aug. 5 | 5 p.m. | Game Night
Extra games will be set up in the Albert EL Fresco space |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Thursday, Aug. 5 | 6:30-7 p.m. | Live music featuring TongFx | Ann Street Plaza |
| Thursday, Aug. 5 | 7-8 p.m. | Live music featuring Akshay Bhargava | Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, Aug. 6 | 6-6:30 p.m. | Live music featuring Andie Poole | Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, Aug. 6 | 6:30-7 p.m. | Live music featuring Emmy Brett | Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, Aug. 6 | 7-7:30 p.m. | Live music featuring Michael Conroy | Ann Street Plaza |
| Sunday, Aug. 8 | 10 a.m. | Pure Barre Pop-Up Class Bring your own towel or yoga mat; light hand weights are welcomed, but not required |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Tuesday, Aug. 10 & Thursday, Aug. 12 | 3-7 p.m. | Pickleball at Albert EL Fresco Play pickleball downtown with your friends, family and community members. The pop-up pickleball court will be located at the intersection of Albert Avenue and Grove Street. Paddles and balls will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them! |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Wednesday, Aug. 11 | 5:45 p.m. | Boot Camp Class Free, full-body fitness workout; bring a mat/towel and water! |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Friday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Summer Concert Series: Matt Gabriel | Ann Street Plaza |
| Saturday, Aug. 14 | 9 a.m. | Yoga on Albert Bring your own mat/towel! |
Albert EL Fresco |
| Saturday, Aug. 14 | 11 a.m. | ConTempus Initiative: Let's Groove Family-friendly concert; music that emphasizes different kinds of rhythm patterns/styles, a string quartet plus a percussionist and an interactive craft: making homemade musical instruments from recycled materials. |
Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, Aug. 20 | 7 p.m. | Summer Concert Series: Z Collective | Ann Street Plaza |
| Friday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Summer Concert Series: Cross Eyed Strangers | Ann Street Plaza |
With the exception of the food truck event, all events listed above are FREE. Learn about other City of East Lansing summer events, including the East Lansing Art Festival, Moonlight Film Festival and Play in the Park children's entertainment series, at https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/133/Community-Events.