Quality events for this weekend
Friday August 09
Ryan Hamilton at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Storytime Time with Ethan Ullman at Mopco: True and funny story telling event.
The Wheel at Skyloft: Grateful Dead tribute.
TGIF Yoga at Heartspace: Community class, In both Albany and Troy.
Saturday August 10
Washington Park Farmer’s Market: Brand new market in Washington Park.
Sci-Fi at miSci: All things Sci-Fi.
Forever Autumn, Sisterhood of Sleep, Turf “n” Turf at Pauly’s: Folk/blues/synth/noise.
Stick Men featuring Tony Levin, Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto at The Linda: Progressive rock.
Laurie Anderson Presents: Lou Reed Drones with Stewart Hurwood at MASS MoCA: “drone-based sonic experience utilizing guitars from her late husband Lou Reed’s collection”,
80s Night at Fuze: Playing the classics.
90s Night at City Beer Hall: Dance party.
Ryan Hamilton at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Sunday August 11
Bicycle Flea Market for Albany Bike Rescue at Savile Road: Swap, trade, buy, and make some room for new bikes.
Musicats at Nine Pin: Live music.
LastDayShining, Man Mountain, Trench at The Low Beat: Indie/post-rock/dream/instrumental.
DC Young Fly at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy. Two shows.
Saves The Day, Joyce Manor, awakebutstillinbed at Skyloft: Emo/indie/pop-punk legends!
All weekend
Art Omi: The sculpture fields are awesome.
Day trip to MASS MoCA: Pretty drive and a great museum.
Olana State Historic Site in Hudson: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.
The NYS Museum: Bunch of great exhibits and it’s right in your backyard.
Movies at The Spectrum: First run movies at a small centrally located theater.
Farmer’s Markets: Troy, Delmar, and Saratoga on Saturday, and Schenectady and Saratoga on Sunday.
Did I miss something? Please let me know!