Quality events for this weekend
Friday October 17
high 58º low 34º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Sibie Lavoz and The Reds early, DJ Ayo late.
Dead Tooth, Buck Gooter, Nicholas R. Whittemore, Rival Galaxies at No Fun: Psych/post-punk/experimental.
Malignancy, Psychomanteum, Concrete, Tyranize, Unbound, at Empire Underground: Tech/death/hardcore/metal.
The EBlock, Glass Pony & Victory Soul Orchestra at Lark Hall: Soul/funk.
Saturday October 18
high 60º low 37º, cloudy
No Kings Rally Albany: Power to the people.
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: DJ Show all night.
Sophie’s Body, Senior Living, Pink Lady at No Fun: Grunge/alt-rock/shoegaze/indie.
Dynasty Wrestling at Empire Live: Live wrestling.
Death Threat, Crush Your Soul, Wisdom & War, Cold Kiss, Tied by Fate at Empire Underground: Hardcore.
Molly Grace, Meg Smith at Lark Hall: Pop.
The AM’s, Laura Leigh & Band, Billy & the Great Western Postal Service at The Hangar on the Hudson: Americana/honky tonk/alt-country.
Diwali Festival of Lights at Empire State Plaza: Free event with fireworks, henna, rangoli, vendors, performances and more.
Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion at Skidmore: Theatrical concert.
Ancient Filth, Schenectavoidz, Dangur, Ferriday, Chaser Bait, Scabgism at Son of Egg: Hardcore/punk show.
Really Really Free Market at Albany Social Justice Center: Give what you can, take what you need.
Sunday October 19
high 71º low 45º, cloudy
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Explicit Hard Beats Producers showcase.
Rah Digga, Young Zee (Of the Outsidaz) & more at No Fun: Dirty Harriet 25th anniversary tour. East Coast hip-hop.
Frank Daley Memorial Concert at The Hangar on the Hudson: With music by Super 400, The Troy Music Academy Kids, Soul Sky, Chris Busone Band, Dave McCarthy and the Very Deep, Joe Mele & special guests.
A Big Gay Market at Washington Park Lake House: Makers market and vendor fair.
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 for a Walk: I really like the Columbia Land Conservancy and Hudson Mohawk Land Conservancy preserves.
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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