Quality events for this weekend
Friday April 4
high 63º low 46º
Angel Du$t, Restraining Order, Halo Bite, Dogpisser at No Fun: Hardcore show.
Jordan Taylor Hill and Friends at Opalka Gallery: World music.
Bearly Dead at Lark Hall: Grateful Dead tribute.
Friday Fresh at the Pickle: Henricks Trio Live, and late night with DJ Mo Haskins.
Saturday April 5
high 47º low 43º
Mista Pigz, Hanzo Bladez, Ellzz, Capital City Crook$, Sime Gezus, Beat Behemoth, Xkwisit at No Fun: Rap show.
Outta My Head, Against the Reign, the Antactican, Anomalous, a Well Oiled Machine at Empire Underground: Metal show.
ECAC Spring Showdown at EMPAC: Collegiate eSports. Rocket League, Valorant, Overwatch.
Side by Side Concert 2025 at EMPAC: “collaboration between the Rensselaer Orchestra and the Empire State Youth Orchestra”
Katabasis, Kill Count, Green as New Light, Joyous Shrub, Self Inflicted at Son of Egg: Metal show.
Road to Hybridabad at MASS MoCA: “a last look at Osman Khan: Road to Hybridabad.”
Fireside Collective at Lark Hall: Roots/Americana.
Donna the Buffalo at Brown’s Revolution Hall: Folk/zydeco/rock/roots.
Drink Schenectady at MiSci: Craft beverage market.
Saturdayyee at the Pickle: DJ Wave & Intell Hayesfield.
Monster Jam at MVP Arena: Monster trucks.
Sunday April 6
high 51º low 43º
Hip Hop & Breakdancing Night at No Fun: Two lessons to start the night. Beginners welcome.
Armor for Sleep, Boys Night Out, Hello Goodbye at Empire Live: 20 year anniversary.
ECAC Spring Showdown at EMPAC: Collegiate eSports. Rocket League, Valorant, Overwatch.
Sunday at the Pickle: Open decks.
Monster Jam at MVP Arena: Monster trucks.
All Weekend
Capital Region Flower and Garden Expo: Get your garden or home ready for spring.
Evergreen things to do
Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater. 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.
Go Hiking: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!
Farmer’s Markets: Saturday has Troy, Saratoga, and Menands (year round), Delmar (May through Oct), and Colonie (May thru Sept). Sunday has Schenectady (year round), and Waterford (May through Oct).
Did I miss something? Or get something wrong? Please let me know!
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