Quality events for this weekend
Friday November 14
high 43º low 31º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Two-for-one 5-7, Tara Maria 7 to 10, closed out by The Front Room.
Daddy Long Legs, Brule County Bad Boys at No Fun: Alt-country/Americana/honky tonk.
Precious Metals, The Sugar Hold, Grosh at The Hangar on the Hudson: Alt-rock/punk/garage-rock.
The Brighton Beat at the Van Dyck Music Club: Afro-beat/jazz/funk.
Ghosts of Jupiter, Mono Means One at Ophelia’s: Jam/psych.
Big Emotions Shop Preview at 296 Delaware: Vintage shop soft opening.
PechaKucha at Opalka Gallery: Short talks from interesting people. With snacks from Druthers and HWFC.
Film and Gender, Table Dave and the Chairs, Worm Circus, Roblox Tycoon at Son of Egg: Punk/hardcore.
Break Out at EMPAC: “Set within the extraordinary architecture of EMPAC, this gathering brings together an exciting mix of filmmakers, writers, critics, and curious minds to think together about the evolving shape of documentary and how it operates in the world today.”
Grace O’Malley at Funny Bone Albany: Stand-up comedy.
Saturday November 15
high 42º low 32º, rainy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: Caity Gallagher early, DJ Trumastr late.
J Mascis, Gold Dust at No Fun: Indie/alt/folk.
Rock the Pantry 2025 at The Hangar on the Hudson: With Doc Horton & the Jay St Band, Nathan Meltz & the House of Tomorrow, Great Mutations, Front Biz, the Abyssmals, Ice Queen, Architrave. To benefit Oakwood Community Center’s food pantry.
CNYS Black Expo at Empire Plaza Convention Center: “gathering of businesses, organizations, and community members, celebrating and promoting Black culture and entrepreneurship”.
Break Out at EMPAC: “Set within the extraordinary architecture of EMPAC, this gathering brings together an exciting mix of filmmakers, writers, critics, and curious minds to think together about the evolving shape of documentary and how it operates in the world today.”
Sunday November 16
high 47º low 34º, showers
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Open decks at 8pm.
The Last Miller, Hidden Drive, the Glow at No Fun: Alt/hip-hop/indie/pop.
Albany Anime Fest at The Desmond: “cosplay, anime screenings, merchandise vendors, and more”.
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 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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