Quality events for this weekend

Friday September 5

high 81º low 63º, sunny

Bimbo Nite at No Fun: DJ Dental Work, P!nk P!xl, DJ 2ndCh!ld.

Friday Fesh at The Pickle: DJ Bax.

Pop-up Beer Garden at Opalka Gallery: With music from Super 400, Buggy Jive.

Ritz Carlton’s Games Show & Garage Sale at Hangar on the Hudson: Live music from Graham Tichy, Don Young, & Chris Sprague.

Cracked Karaoke at Pint Sized Albany: With Tall Ass Matt hosting. Sing your shit!

Saturday September 6

high 78º low 61º, cloudy

Honky Tonk Record Club at No Fun: Live Music by Ma’am, DJs Tex & Steve.

Tropa Magica, the Sugar Hold, Jagaloons at No Fun: Psych/cumbia/punk/surf.

25 Ta Life & Dmize, War Nerve, Faded Line, Gateway at Empire Underground: Hardcore show. (Also ricktalifeonahorse.com still is up).

Dorothy, Eddie & the Getaway at Empire Live: Blues rock.

Saturdayyee at The Pickle: DJ Show.

518 After Dark at Ophelias: House music.

Hex at Ophelias: Goth night.

You, Me, & Afrobeats at Fuze Box: Afrobeats nite.

Lake Street Dive at MASS MoCA: Alt/indie/pop.

Academic “Egg”cellence at Son of Egg: With Yawn Mower, Low Measure, Pollen, All Day Special, Katabasis, Intrinsic Spin, Curb Kisser, + Vendors.

Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival at Corning Preserve Boat Launch: Free!

Sunday September 7

high 76º low 56º, cloudy

Sunday Disco at The Pickle: DJ Trumastr & Party With Tina.

Maya Ongaku (Japan), Leaf Litter, 100 Psychic Dreams at No Fun: Folk-pop/psych/pop/ambient.

Albany Social Cycling Potluck at Washington Park: Chill and share food with other cyclists.

Blink-182 at SPAC: With Alkaline Trio, Drug Church.

Steve Hofstetter at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.

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 and Summers).

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!

Go Birding: There’s tons of great spots in and around Albany. Download eBird and Merlin on your phone, grab your binoculars, and hit the trails.

Farmer’s Markets: Saturday has Troy, Saratoga, Menands (year round), Albany (July thru Sept), 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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