Quality events for this weekend 20260828
Friday August 28
high 77º low 60º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Live music with Rhys Tivey 7-10, followed by DJ Ayo.
Hellseeker Goth Nite at No Fun: Goth, darkwave, industrial.
Helmet, Spirit In The Room & Flatwounds at Lark Hall: Alternative metal, noise rock, post-hardcore.
D.R.I., Words That Burn, Kakos, The End of Man, Blindsided at Empire Underground: Crossover thrash, hardcore, metalcore.
Gray Monitor, Upnow!, Rooftop Park at Washington Tavern: Indie rock, post-punk, experimental rock.
Big Jay Oakerson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Freak Nik at Fuze Box: With DJ TGIF.
Troy Porch Fest: 7 bands. Free. Also an after-party.
Saturday August 29
high 73º low 54º, sunny
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With Bax.
Spain, Rabid Children, Stroma at No Fun: Heavy psych, alternative.
Jay Webb at Empire Underground: Country, country rock, Southern rock.
Jay Jurden at MASS MoCA: Stand-up comedy.
Big Jay Oakerson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Girls Night Out at Fuze Box: With DJ Celeb & Slick Vick.
You Are Not Brave Enough, Plyers, Low Measure at The Armory: Screamo, emo, noise rock.
Sunday August 30
high 85º low 57º, cloudy
Sunday Reuinion at The Pickle: Day party supporting Soul Fire Farm. Food by Chef Ria Ibrahim. Music by DJ Trumastr. Open decks after.
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, and Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble at SPAC: “Outlaw Music Festival”.
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!
Want each weeks new posts automatically delivered to your inbox? Sign up here.
You can also follow the KAB bot on Mastodon or Bluesky.
