Quality events for this weekend vol. 149

Friday September 5

Albany First Friday: Art, music, food and more all around. Check Brew for art by Caitlin McCourt, 275 State St for a modern dance performance by Claire Jacob-Zysman and Dancers and the UAG for their annual member’s show.

Welcome Back Glam Party at Some Girls: Play dress up over in Troy.

Bear Grass, Midnight Snack, Lucky Jukebox Brigade at The Low Beat: Folk/indie/pop.

Saturday September 6

Neutral Milk Hotel at Brewery Ommegang: Somehow not sold out.

NYCROSS Cyclocross Clinic at Prospect Park in Troy: Learn the skills for this years cross season.

Troy on Tap: Beer festival in Riverfront Park.

Fun In The Sun Basketball Tournament in Washington Park: Fun game for a good cause.

It Dies Today at Bogie’s: With Towers, Concrete, Life Sentence, Artisan and Tradewinds.

Hamell on Trial at the Low Beat: Comedy/storytelling.

Lizz Wright and band at Helsinki Hudson: Soul vocalist.

Albany Jazz Festival at Corning Preserve Boat Launch: Free. Jazz.

Sunday September 7

Sunday Night Metal at the Low Beat: With Ov Dust, Vile Tyrant, Enthauptung.

All Weekend

Saratoga Wine and Food Festival: Food, wine and cars.

Tugboat Roundup in Waterford: Music, vendors, food and tugboats!

Art Omi: The sculpture fields are always awesome.

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.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and XMEN: Days of Future Past at the Madison Theater: Only five bucks!