Quality events for this weekend vol. 144

Friday Aug 1

First Friday: It’s the first Friday of the month. Which means there’s art and other art related things going on.

Vegan Vegout at Iron Gate: Featuring an all vegan menu with artwork by Caitlin McCourt.

The Cosmic Works of Roland at the Machine: Art. Go look at it.

First Friday at The Hudson Disco-Tek: With art from Kateryne Lora and Michael O’Connor.

Big Picture and Unexpected Photography at the Barn: Dual show opening for First Friday.

The Tempest at the Ten Broeck Mansion: Presented by Confetti Stage.

Sean Rowe in Cohoes: Free. Which is rare, because Sean Rowe is really good.

Conor Oberst at Ommegang: With Dawes and The Baseball Project.

Saturday Aug 2

Basilica Back Gallery Opening: Multi artist show at Basilica Hudson’s new 2,000 square foot gallery space with a grip of performances.

All Weekend

The Track: It’s open. And fun.

Cirque Éloize at Proctors: Just watch the video.

Art Omi: Sculpture fields open now.

Day trip to MASS MoCA: Pretty drive and a great museum.

The NYS Museum: Bunch of great exhibits and it’s right in your backyard.

Once Upon a Time in the West, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, and An American Tale at the Madison Theater: Only five bucks!