Quality events for this weekend
Friday May 8
high 57º low 39º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Jazz with Jeremy Gold Trio early. DJ Trumastr & DJ Celeb late.
Dropdead, Life Abuse, Cheap Heat, Chaser Bait at No Fun: Hardcore/punk/powerviolence/crust.
Deadbeats at Lark Hall: Grateful Dead tribute.
Greg Morton at Albany Funny Bone: Comedy show.
The Silos at The Hangar on the Hudson: Americana, roots rock, alt country.
Grunge Night at Cohoes Music Hall: Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins tributes.
Saturday May 9
high 58º low 38º, cloudy
Tulip Fest at Washington Park: Music from The E-Block, Grace Bowers, Joywave, Keegan James, The Sugar Hold, The Belle Curves, 97OTIS.
Birds & Breakfast at Five Rivers EEC: Free bird walks at 6, 7, and 8, followed by breakfast in the Visitors Center.
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: Jungle Punk & DJ Hollyw8d.
Wolf Eyes, Roblox Tycoon, Industry Standard at No Fun: Noise, experimental, industrial.
Greg Morton at Albany Funny Bone: Comedy show.
Beyblade X at Son of Egg: Beyblade tournament.
Twilight Market at Quackenbush Square: Alternative market of oddities, dark arts, taxidermy, and more.
The Vintage Roundup at 946 Broadway: Vintage market.
Joe Pernice at The Hangar on the Hudson: Indie rock, alt country.
Collage Your Place at Albany Center Gallery: Free collaging event for World Collage Day.
Spontaneous Broadway at MopCo: Improvised play.
Sunday May 10
Mother’s Day, high 66º low 51º, cloudy
Tulip Fest at Washington Park: Music from Alex Torres Group, Ill Funk Ensemble, MJ The Illusion, Paintbrush Charlie, Maggie Doherty, Tops of Trees, Ky McClinton Band.
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Garland Rucker live 5-8. Open Decks 8-12.
Susan Rice at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Iron & Wine at The Egg: Singer songwriter.
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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