Quality events for this weekend

Friday January 23

high 25º low 6º, cloudy

Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Trumastr and DJ Show.

Weirdo Night III at No Fun: Nautical nonsense theme. With comedy by Sean Concannon, music from Plyers The Funky Pirates!, Big Lettuce, and DJ P!nk P!xl.

LaMP at Lark Hall: Funk/jam/groove.

Barbara Todd: Undoings Opening Reception at Opalka Gallery: Troy-based Canadian textile artist Barbara Todd’s first extensive regional solo exhibition.

512: The Selena Experience at Cohoes Music Hall: Selena tribute show.

Steve Treviño at Albany Funny Bone: Stand up comedy.

Liam Kazar, Babehoven at The Hangar on the Hudson: Indie/folk/lo-fi.

Saturday January 24

high 10º low -3º, sunny

Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With DJ Tune.

Trans Rage at No Fun: With Damag3, Film and Gender, Chaser Bait, Dog Pisser, Trepidation. Benefit for the Trans Law Center.

Taylor Party at Empire Underground: Taylor Swift dance party.

Emo Night Tour at Empire Live: Emo dance party.

Matt McCusker at The Egg: Stand up comedy.

Sunday January 25

high 13º low 3º, snowy

Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Vibes and Verses Open Mic.

Badheart Burlesque Presents: Oops! All Drag! at No Fun: With Scarlet Rose, Queenie Royale, Ajax The Goblin, Theo Rabii, Mistress B, CiCi LaRue, and host Lady SeanZia.

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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