This Week in Albany, Georgia
the weekend of September 11–13
Archived community guide. Event listings and recommendations reflect the original issue date and may no longer be current.
The Cakery
Family-run bakery specializing in wedding, birthday and specialty cakes, cupcakes, cookies and cake pops -- 2206 Dawson Road, Suite E, Albany, GA 31707.
The Cakery has been baking for Albany families since the late 1990s. Longtime owner Michelle Wagner built the shop into a local go-to for custom cakes, and last year she passed the rolling pin to family member Courtney Wagner to carry the business into its next chapter, with Michelle still on hand sharing decades of know-how.
From this edition
There is plenty happening in Albany this weekend, from the Nut Roll cycling classic and Tift Park Market on Saturday morning to a production of 9 to 5: The Musical at Theatre Albany and a Sunday night of gospel music.
Events in this edition
- Mahjong & Mingle — Friday, Sep 11, evening (time not listed) at Place on the Pointe. Grab your friends for an evening of mahjong, shopping, snacks and prizes -- no experience needed. Event source
- 9 to 5: The Musical — Saturday, Sep 12, 7:30 PM at Theatre Albany (BlackBox stage). Dolly Parton's tunes power this funny, feel-good story of three coworkers who finally get even with their terrible boss (also showing Sunday at 2:30 PM). Event source
- Nut Roll (Pecan City Pedalers) — Saturday, Sep 12, 7:30 AM rollout at Chehaw Park. One of the biggest cycling traditions in Albany -- hundreds of riders roll out on 30/50/64/100-mile routes through the countryside, free to watch along the way. Event source
- Tift Park Community Market — Saturday, Sep 12, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Historic Tift Park, 1301 N. Monroe St.. A relaxed Saturday morning market with local produce, crafts and food from area vendors -- free to browse. Event source
- Run For Recovery 5K — Saturday, Sep 12, 9:00 AM at Riverfront Park, 112 N. Front St.. A community 5K along the river supporting the recovery program at Aspire BHDD -- a feel-good morning out with a good cause behind it. Event source
- Yoga in the Gallery — Saturday, Sep 12, 10:00 AM at Albany Museum of Art. A calm hour of yoga surrounded by the museum art -- a nice, low-key way to start your Saturday ($5 members/donors, $10 non-members). Event source
- Jekalyn Carr: A Night of Breakthrough — Sunday, Sep 13, 7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM) at Greater Grace Church of God, 205 S. Westover Blvd. Grammy, Stellar and Dove-winning gospel artist Jekalyn Carr brings a night of live worship and music to close out the weekend. Event source
Movies in this edition
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Still the biggest draw in the building — weeks atop the box office and counting.
- By Any Means — An FBI agent and a mob hitman team up to stop killings targeting civil rights leaders in 1960s Mississippi.
- Onslaught — New at the Albany 16 this week.
- Coyote vs. Acme — The live-action/animated Looney Tunes comedy is still playing.
- Cars: 20th Anniversary — Lightning McQueen back on the big screen for families — anniversary re-release.
Places to eat
- The Flint (Downtown, 112 Pine Ave) — An upscale Southern spot with a modern twist -- locals rave about the lamb chops, oxtail and fried catfish, plus live music some nights. Visit
- R.J. Alverson's The Rib Shack (2206 Dawson Rd) — No-frills, counter-order BBQ that locals swear by for fall-off-the-bone ribs and brisket that some say beats Texas. Visit
- Milkster Nitrogen Creamery + Coffee (717 N Westover Blvd, Suite C) — Ice cream made fresh to order right in front of you with liquid nitrogen, plus specialty coffee and boba -- a fun, only-in-Albany treat stop. Visit