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# Albany Today, Aug. 20
- URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/21/newsletters/albany-today-aug-20-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-21T00:03:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-21T00:03:21.000Z
- Description: Live music, hip-hop history and cats on screen.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

The Culture Circuit is back for round two! This week: avant-garde improvisers, Hank Williams classics, Brazilian choro, Latin grooves, hip-hop history — and, yes, cats on the big screen. 

Here’s what’s happening in Albany, Berkeley and beyond through Aug. 26.

[The Culture Circuit, Aug. 20-26What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-e2328a71-6b40-4226-b1ac-91709c3f6fc1.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Bululu_Promo-Shot_2026_1ByKikeArnal-1ef4e6b5-c8e2-48d3-9751-69aa5cdf8dce.jpeg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/20/arts-culture/culture-circuit-events-guide-aug-20-26-2026/)

## In other news

The city of Albany is seeking community members interested in serving on three advisory committees with vacancies: the Arts Committee has one spot; the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission has another one; and the Transportation Commission has two.

**Want to get involved?** Learn more [on the city website](https://www.albanyca.gov/Government/Advisory-Bodies/Vacancies-Application?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery).

## In case you missed it

[Albany Hill eucalyptus will come down. What about the monarchs?A new grant-funded plan balances fire safety, butterfly conservation and climate restoration.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-2fb959e7-bbe3-413a-9ccd-2c586c1556ac.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/albany-hill-c0cfa73f-0add-4f4b-9e6b-01ab21c1618c.png)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/20/city/albany-hill-eucalyptus-clearing/)

[Before the clock came down, it kept ‘Mr. Albany’ timeThe vintage clock, damaged over the summer, honored Jerome Blank. The Scanner wanted to learn more about him.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-12fa46b5-7047-4dce-8031-8a91555faf76.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/721089235_10163354669402815_3730744973669756032_n-56de264b-8efa-46bc-bf16-4a40073bf647.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/18/community/albany-jerome-blank-broken-clock-solano-avenue/)

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