Quality events for this weekend
Friday August 1
high 76º low 56º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Alfredo & friends 7-10, followed by DJ Show.
Jeffrey Lewis & the Voltage, Grasping Straws at No Fun: Alt-rock/folk/indie.
Board Game Night at Son of Egg: Table top fun.
Comedy Showcase at Local 217: Stand-up comedy show.
Black Arts & Cultural Festival at Empire State Plaza: Gospel night.
CrossFit Games at MVP Arena: The biggest CF event of the year.
Saturday August 2
high 80º low 54º, sunny
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: Fam Jam Band live 7-10, DJ Hollyw8d & DJ Celeb till late.
Ampevene, In-Dreamview, Sharkdik, Kevin Wulf at No Fun: Prog/experimental rock/jazz fusion.
The Deadbeats at Lark Hall: Grateful dead tribute.
Low Measure, XUR, Chaser Bait at The Rat Den: Indie rock/hardcore.
Femininomenon Party at Lost & Found: Performances by Shannon Tehya, Sydney Worthley, Penny Royale, and the music of Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Paramore, etc.
Black Arts & Cultural Festival at Empire State Plaza: Health & wellness fair followed by music finale of Dru Hill, The Men of Soul, and DJ Celeb.
Outlaw Fest at SPAC: Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, and Waylon Payne.
CrossFit Games at MVP Arena: The biggest CF event of the year.
Sunday August 3
high 86º low 56º, sunny
Sunday Reunion Benefit BBQ at The Pickle: Day party with DJ John Jams. Food by First + Adams. Open decks 8pm on.
Billy & The Great Western Postal Service, Bare Mattress, Mirrors Down at No Fun: Alt-country/indie/experimental/dark synthpop.
CrossFit Games at MVP Arena: The biggest CF event of the year.
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).
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