Quality events for this weekend vol. 41

Friday, April 13th

Spring Semi-Formal: Get dressed up and ready for spring with Dream Tigers, Colin Bugbee (record release show), Orphan Legs and Party Boat. Also will be DJs in between bands and discounted entry for those who dress up!

Albany Music Coalition Launch Party Launch of the Albany Music Coalition with Michael Eck, Matthew Carefully, Tom McWatters and the Philo Beddoe band, also at Valentine’s.

Under Rager: The biggest under-21 party to hit the Armory with Kido, Rome Thrasher, Trumastr and more. No alcohol will be served at this event regardless of being over 21.

Saturday, April 14th

Titanic – 100th Anniversary Cruise with Heady Pro Taking place on the J.P. Morgan II is a very stacked bill featuring Titanics, Prima, Around the World and Back, Babe City, Carl Daniels, DJ Kiddo, Despereaux, Just The Sauce, Mr. Kissner, Lazerbass, Dayo and more. After party featuring Party With Tina, Kloud9, Trumastr and Voodoo Runner.

Spring Bass w/ Flinch at the Putnam Den On multiple stages, you can check out Flinch (of Smog, Trouble & Bass) and a handful of other local DJs, including Party With Tina.

6th Annual Social Action Conference Full day of workshops, discussions and panels focusing on social justice, at SUNY.

Albany Center Gallery’s 35th Anniversary ACG celebrates its 35th Anniversary, in addition to hosting the first Graphic Design Regional, featuring local designers.

Sunday, April 15th

2012 Albany Word Fest – Founder’s Reading at McGeary’s. This event kicks off the annual Word Fest week-long celebration of local poetry (KC read at this event last year) and you can check out the full schedule here.

S.I.N. (Service Industry Night) at McGeary’s with DJ Trumastr.

Anything we missed this weekend, leave it in the comments!