Quality events for this weekend
Friday May 29
high 73º low 51º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Rys Tivey live early, DJ Show late.
Hellseeker at No Fun: Goth night.
House of Heavy at Empire Underground: Metal party.
Bacchanalia Lil Studio Grand Opening at 42 4th St Troy: DJ Jonesy at 9pm.
Move You at The Waiting Room: With DJs Derek Russo, Seth Nichols.
Loosey LaDuca at Losa & Found: Drag show.
You Are Not Brave Enough, Trainspotting, The Furrow at Petsmart: Screamo, spazzgrind, mathcore.
Pride Kickoff at EMPAC: “a relaxed, come-as-you-are evening of creativity, music, and good company.” Music from Paintbrush Charlie.
Nate Jackson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Saturday May 30
high 58º low 46º, cloudy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With DJ Ayo.
Troyasia Night Market at 102 Ferry: Food, drinks, games, karaoke, and more.
Bog Jam at No Fun: Free for all jam in the key of E. Early.
Showgurlz at No Fun: Burlesque show.
Tim Kasher, Old Canes & Dan LaFave and Craig Dutra at The Hangar: Indie rock, emo, folk rock.
Young M.A. at Empire Underground: Hip-hop.
Lark Before Dark at Lark Hall: With DJ RVMBA.
Lower Lvl at Ophelia’s: With Lowkee, Cool Peeples, Bucket Broc, LOS., Spike Right.
Nate Jackson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Sunday May 31
high 69º low 41º, rainy
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Sunday Reunion in support of Capital Streets. Food by Pretty Pig Provisions. Music by Slingshot Fun Band. Followed by Pickle Arts & Crafts club.
No Joy, Retail Drugs, Untitled Freak at No Fun: Psychedelic, shoegaze, alternative.
Albany Comic Con at PCC: Comics, toys, special guests and more.
Nate Jackson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
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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