Quality events for this weekend
Friday June 16
TGIF Yoga at Heartspace: Community class, In both Albany and Troy.
Jonah Bokaer: Occupant at Basilica Hudson: Friday and Saturday dance performances.
Taco Fiesta at the Bradley: Tacos at Troys newest bar.
Summer Legs, Jouska, Broken Field Runner, Hate Club at The Low Beat: Summer Legs EP Release show with some great local and formerly local talent.
Nothing, Souvenirs, Neaux at BSP: Punk/rock/pop.
Church Girls, Haley Moley, The Plastic Faction, Trees Take Ease at Pauly’s: Dancy/indie/alternative/rock.
Cretin Hop at Fuze Box: Rock and roll outsider dance party.
Saturday June 17
Troy River Festival: Art, music, food, makers, and more in Troy.
Jonah Bokaer: Occupant at Basilica Hudson: Friday and Saturday dance performances.
Poke the Bear at The Half Moon: “Part of OutHudson’s LGBTQ Pride weekend”.
Troy Dance Factory Showcase at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall: Sixth annual.
The Shins at Ommegang: With Tennis Music.
Big Village Little City, Front Business, DJ Mercy at River Street Pub: Flavors of funk.
Twin Peaks, Honduras, Winstons at BSP: Indie.
Smorgasburg Upstate at Hutton Brickyards: Big outdoor market with food, drinks, wares and more in Kingston.
Father’s Day, Sunday June 18
Dad Fest in Washington Park: Celebrating all the fathers out there.
Smorgasburg Upstate at Hutton Brickyards: Big outdoor market with food, drinks, wares and more in Kingston.
Juneteenth Celebration at Capital South Campus Center: Music, food, entertainment, and more.
All weekend
Art Omi: The sculpture fields are 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.
Second-run movies at the Madison Theater: Only five bucks!
Movies at The Spectrum: First run, independent movies at a small centrally located theater.
Farmer’s Markets: Troy, Delmar, and Saratoga on Saturday, and Schenectady and Saratoga on Sunday.