Quality events for this weekend
Friday March 27
high 51º low 31º, showers
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Bodies, Bodies, Bodies art opening. Live jazz 7-10pm. DJ Ayo & Supa Phayda late.
Hellseeker at No Fun: Goth night.
The Lycan, Hate the Adversary, Morticide, Weeping Ange, Scumville at Empire Underground: Metalcore, nu-metal, thrash, death.
Jiaoying Summers at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
The Dollop Live at The Egg: Live podcast.
The Cowcatchers at Paper Moon: Folk.
Saturday March 28
high 37º low 25º, cloudy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With DJ Show.
Collar Work’s MAD Collar Party at No Fun: With DJ Jonesy.
Kaleb Cohen at Empire Underground: Indie-pop/singer-songwriter.
Shakedown Citi at Lark Hall: Grateful Dead tribute.
Taylor Clark at Lark Tavern: Stand-up comedy.
DJ Riddick, Golem, Hundred Gutterz, You Are Not Brave Enough, Plyers at The Rat Den: CZR through the ages show.
Talk and Screening with Ericka Beckman at EMPAC: “This screening and discussion will draw on Beckman’s longstanding exploration of how physical action, and our memory of it, constructs cultural images and influences both our behavior and perception of reality.”
Gamefest 2026 at EMPAC: “GameFest is an annual showcase of student talent in game development, bringing together students from around New York State and the Northeast to exhibit their games.”
Jiaoying Summers at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Sal Vulcano at The Egg: Stand-up comedy.
Sunday March 29
high 52º low 27º, cloudy
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Patio Party with Chef Jermaine Wright. Open decks 8pm to midnight.
Tigers Jaw, Hot Flash Heat Wave at No Fun: Sold out.
TOMBS, Replicant, Sons of Eden, Fetal Chunk Deformation at Empire Underground: Black metal, technical death metal, slam.
Quick to Judge, Cant Lose, Noir, Grand Street, Chaos Hoarde at Ophelia’s: Hardcore show.
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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