Quality events for this weekend

Friday August 21

high 77º low 56º, sunny

Friday Fresh at The Pickle: With DJ Tune.

Honey Rave at No Fun: Showcasing femme DJs.

Billy and The Great Western Postal Service, Mike Mae at Pint Sized Albany: Alt-country, Americana, folk rock.

Greyhaven, Footballhead, Cheem at Empire Underground: Post-hardcore, emo, alternative rock.

Downswing Brick by Brick & More!, Invoke Thy Wrath, It Never Ends, Tied by Fate at Empire Live: Empire Live’s 5 Year Anniversary Show. Hardcore, metalcore, deathcore.

The Vibe Exchange at Sliding Dirty: Benefit for Girls on the Run. With DJs Gyalaxy, Jonesy, Lowkee, Trifecta, Deluxe, Celeb, Soular Sounds, and more.

Bounce House at Fuze Box: Jersey club, Nola bounce, Miami bass and more.

Finally Friday at WTs: With DJ Souvla.

Roomful of Teeth at MASS MoCA: Contemporary classical, choral, experimental.

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at SPAC: Film score, orchestral, classical.

Saturday August 22

high 80º low 55º, sunny

Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With Shei & DJ Mercy.

156/Silence, Coldstate at Empire Underground: Metalcore, hardcore, chaotic hardcore.

Bad Bunny vs Daddy Yankee at Fuze Box: Old school vs new school Latin music party.

Aila Chiar, CHVNLS, Lenny Eastside, Jamell Nyt: Hip-hop, alternative R&B, experimental pop.

Purple Gas Bubble, Roblox Tycoon, Mayfly, Snuggle Babies, You Must Accept Yourself Therefore Nothing But Darling Is Here at Petsmart: Screamo, emo, post-hardcore.

Sunday August 23

high 73º low 62º, rainy

Sunday Reuinion at The Pickle: Day party supporting Operation Tooth Fairy. Food by Vida Foods. Music by DJ Jackson & DJ Show. Arts & crafts club after.

Dropdead, Agonista, Life Abuse, Mental Weather at No Fun: Powerviolence, hardcore, crust punk.

Ruthie Foster at The Egg: Blues, Americana, gospel. With Katie Martucci.

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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