Quality events for this weekend vol. 51

Friday, June 29th

The 80s Party with DJ Trumastr at Quintessence: Another dope theme night done properly by DJ Trumastr. Kitchen is open all night!

Che Guevara T-Shirt with Giles Bennett & the Petrified Woods and Casa Sleep at Valentine’s: Indie music at Valentines, who would have thought?

Insect Factory, Public Speaking and Nonhorse at 51 3rd St: Experimental noise and soundscape jams.

A Life Once Lost, Black Sheep Wall, Hush, Wreckage at Bogies: Another huge metal lineup at Bogies.

June Troy Night Out: All sorts of lovely things happening in Troy. Don’t miss Xs to Os Vegan Cupcake Bar, Critial Mass Bike Ride, the After Party, Design it Together’s birthday, etc.

Saturday, June 30th

Harry Carnevale Memorial Fundraiser at McGeary’s: A funrdaiers for the Arbor Hill branch of the Albany Public Library, Arbor Hill Family and Neighborhood Resource Center and the Harry Carnevale Scholarship Fund. For more info check: harrycarnevale.com

Heavy Metal Time Machine Metallica and Slayer Cover Show at Valentine’s: Only the good albums too. This is going to be too awesome.

Windham Mountain Bike World Cup: Bicycles going down a hill, very fast. Watch some people race, hike up a mountain, drink some beers (or don’t) and have a rad time.

Troy Flea an Urban Bazaar: A big ole’ Flea market in Troy.

Troy Farmer’s Market: Some of the best local food in your back yard, ride your bike over and get some grub!

The City Beer Hall’s Beer Brunch: The City Beer Hall’s brunch starts on the patio this Saturday and includes a coffee, beer/bloody mary/mimosa/screwdriver. Also, don’t miss the free Pig Roast later on if you’re into that kind of thing.

Sunday, July 1st

Smart Cops, Coughing Fit, Chloroform Party, Brain Candy at Valentine’s: Weekend isn’t over yet! Get in some last minute heavy riffage.

SIN with DJ Trumastr at McGeary’s: Two for one drinks, good music, patio. No further explanation needed.