Quality events for this weekend
Friday August 15
high 86º low 62º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Tits Off Sunset Rave early, DJ Show late.
The Hsevenfour, The Last Miller, Service Industry, Galene at No Fun: Indie/alt.
Mojo Brooks at Albany Funny Bone: Comedy show.
Cracked Karaoke at Albany Pint Sized: Karaoke nite.
Saturday August 16
high 92º low 64º, sunny
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: Backpack Mafia Beat Battle early, Trumastr late.
Sunnyboyy, Palamino, Gray Monitor at No Fun: Alt/pop/emo.
Breathless by Dawn, Pocket Sand, Scabgism, King Mob at Son of Egg: Punk/metal/hardcore/noise/slam show.
Mojo Brooks at Albany Funny Bone: Comedy show.
Community Block Party at The Palace: DJs, vendors, food, and more. Free and open to the public.
Sunday August 17
high 94º low 61º, cloudy
Sunday Reunion Benefit BBQ at The Pickle: Day party with Bjorn Burke & Jackson. Chizzzik & Tall Matt on the music. Open mic starts at 8pm.
Mario Kart: All Jazzed Up at No Fun: Live jazz Mario Kart soundtrack.
Dale Elliott Jr at Albany Funny Bone: Comedy show.
The Fleshtones, Vintri Hill at The Hangar on the Hudson: Garage rock.
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 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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