Quality events for this weekend
Friday August 14
high 86º low 69º, sunny
First Friday in Albany: Arts & culture events around Albany.
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: With DJ ha-MEEN.
Girth Control, Ben Basile, The Abruptors, The Doomstompers at No Fun: Ska punk, ska, reggae.
Styles P at Empire Live: East Coast hip-hop.
Gabriel Rutledge at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
A Big Gay Kinky Market at Refuge Troy: Queer makers market.
Guster at The Egg: Acoustic. Indie rock, folk rock, alternative rock.
Saturday August 15
high 85º low 70º, cloudy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: BAX & Special guests.
Bimbo Nite Rave with PiNKII at No Fun: Hyperpop, techno, phonk.
Gabriel Rutledge at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Community Block Party at The Palace: Food, music, vendors and more.
Sunday August 16
high 84º low 65º, sunny
Sunday Reuinion at The Pickle: Day party supporting Tru Hearts. Food by Pretty Pig Provisions. Music by DJ Ayo. Open Decks after.
Bloodshot Bill, The Dracu-Las, Flavour at No Fun: Rockabilly, garage rock, power pop.
All Weekend
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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