Quality events for this weekend
Friday May 10
Halo Bite, Jealous Mind, Mall Goth, Bad Impressions at No Fun: Hardcore show.
Born A New & Cabal, Float Omen, Oakheart, Scaffold, Burn The Ships at Empire Underground: Metalcore/deathcore show.
A.SUN1 at Whiskey Pickle: Dance music.
Latin Night at Fuze Box: With DJ Wave.
Sanctum Friday at SoE Rensselaer: With Cheesy Snacks, The Knife Kickers, Mild Wally, Superbird.
Jerry’s Middle Finger at Lark Hall: Grateful Dead tribute.
Carsie Blanton at the Linda: Folk/swing/singer-songwriter.
Keegan James at Lucas Confectionery: With Adriana Vicinanzo.
Saturday May 11
Tulip Fest in Washington Park: Main stage: The Front Bottoms, Prince Daddy & the Hyena, and Of the Atlas. Local stage: Side B, Sofia Corts, Camtron5000, The Insolvent Willies.
Lincoln, Raccoon Tour, Everybody That Loves You, Scotchka at No Fun: Indie/alternative/emo.
Vintage Roundup at 946 Broadway: Vintage wares of all kinds.
El Mercado at Yesfolk: Tacos, ceramics, zines, art prints, etc., all from your local makers and artisans.
Albany Twilight Market at Quackenbush Square: 5-9pm. Goth flea market.
All Out War, Crimson Mask (release party), Cropsey, Alloy Reign, Sickbay at Empire Underground: Metalcore show.
DJ Joker, D.A.B, Ronnie Rave at Whiskey Pickle: House/techno.
Catching Rays at Lost & Found: Dance music. 1-5pm.
Tall Ass Matt & Rudy Mungaray at The Avalon Lounge: Another Community Rave Network banger. With CRN Residents.
Table Top Live 2 at The Linda: Live role-playing adventure show.
Sunday May 12
Tulip Fest in Washington Park: Main stage: Off The Record, Funk Evolution, New York Players. Local stage: Girl Love, The E-Block, Reese Fulmer & the Carriage House Band, Oobleck.
The Furious Bongos at The Linda: Playing Zappa.
Evergreen things to do
Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater! They just reopened two days ago. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).
Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.
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.
Opalka Gallery: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage’s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).
The NYS Museum: Bunch of great exhibits and it’s right in your backyard.
Take a Hike: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!
Farmer’s Markets: Troy, Delmar, and Saratoga on Saturday, and Schenectady, Colonie, and Saratoga on Sunday.
Did I miss something? Please let me know!
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