Quality events for this weekend
Friday October 9
high 65º low 41º, cloudy
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: With DJ Jackson & Intell Hayesfield.
Zanias, Korine at No Fun: Goth night! Dark wave, synthpop, EBM.
House of Heavy at Empire Underground: Nu-metal night.
Kristin Key at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
HUG: Devendra Banhart at MASS MoCA: Freak folk.
Sicard Hollow, Carolyn Shapiro at Lark Hall: Progressive bluegrass.
Sunn O))), Stebmo, Bill Herzog at Basilica Hudson: Drone metal.
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! at Palace Theatre: Touring stage game show.
Don Armstrong and the Whiskeypalians at Caffe Lena: Folk, singer-songwriter.
Accusations of the Insane, Kill All Betrayers, Tyranize, Marrow, Blindsided at Putnam Place: Hardcore, metal. Benefit for Greg Kennedy of Str8 Jacket.
Murder at Cherry Hill at Historic Cherry Hill: October murder tours.
Saturday October 10
high 62º low 40º, cloudy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With Bax & Intell Hayesfield.
HONEY! RAVE at No Fun: With DJ Jennifer Haley, Jonesy, DJ Rachel Rave.
Broadway Rave at Empire Underground: Broadway-themed dance party.
Howling Giant, Faerie Ring, Gozer, Sly Fox and The Hustlers, Black Tongue Reverend, Insomniac, Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band, Jupiter Queen, Ike & Meatplow at Putnam Place: Stoner rock, doom metal, psychedelic rock.
Natalie Cuomo at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Leslie Jones at Troy Music Hall: Stand-up comedy.
Stacey Kent at Caffe Lena: Jazz, vocal jazz. Two shows.
Caffè Lena at SPAC: Free. All-day roots music fest with Vanessa Collier, Addison Agen, Alla Boara, The Cody Sisters, Bad Penny Pleasuremakers.
Maple Ski Ridge Fall Festival at Maple Ski Ridge: Fall festival with hayrides and car shows.
Autumn Fest at Stuyvesant Plaza: Sidewalk sales and fall treats.
The 6th Annual Halloween Twilight Market at Washington Park Lake House: Halloween night market. Drag show, fire show, 70+ macabre vendors. Free.
Pumpkin Party on the Hill at Historic Cherry Hill: Free all-ages pumpkin party.
Murder at Cherry Hill at Historic Cherry Hill: October murder tours.
3rd Annual Collar City Pride Festival at Riverfront Park, Troy: Free. Drag, burlesque, live music, pop-up market.
Rock City Falls Trio “Signal” album release at Mount Ida Preservation Hall, Troy: Jazz, experimental, contemporary classical.
Take Steps, Sowing, Autoignition, Sue, Torpedo Lane at Ophelia’s: Hardcore.
Sunday October 11
high 63º low 43º, rainy
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Open Decks.
Matt Lopes at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Richard Shindell at Caffe Lena: Folk, singer-songwriter. Sold out.
The History of Concrete: Screening and Q&A with John Wilson at The Egg: HBO’s “How To with John Wilson.”
Veg Out 2026 at Riverfront Park, Troy: Free. All-vegan food festival.
Troy Chowderfest in downtown Troy: Chowder samples, live music, People’s Choice vote.
SHIP OF FOOLS at Dutch Apple Cruises: Gratefully Yours. Jam band, Grateful Dead tribute.
24th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show in Ballston Spa: Hundreds of classic cars in downtown Ballston Spa.
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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