Quality events for this weekend
Friday August 29
high 70º low 55º, cloudy
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Narfo Beats Live 7-10pm, DJ Celeb & Jonesy 10-2am.
Luicidal (OG Members of Suicidal Tendencies), Violent Streets, Casket, The Hajj at No Fun: Punk/hardcore.
TNO Arts & Beats Edition: Block party style between 2nd and 3rd on Broadway. Music, zines, art, painting, and more.
TOPOS Music Festival at EMPAC: “From country to house, chamber music to noise, TOPOS features the world premieres of commissioned projects by composer-performers Raven Chacon and Sarah Davachi, alongside performances by King Britt, Suzi Analogue, and Myles Ortiz-Green in Liberation Meditations: A Call.”
Saturday August 30
high 72º low 50º, sunny
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: No More Genre Night with Intell, Bax, & Celeb.
Hellseeker Goth Night at No Fun: Goth night with DJ Maxi, Rachel Rave, Bare Mattress, 100 Psychic Dreams.
Stand-up Comedy at Sovrana: Free slice with admission.
Spiritkiller, Sunbloc, Take Steps at The Albany Skyway: Hardcore show.
Unbeaten Records 10th Anniversary at Empire Live: Featuring Bulldog Courage, Death Before Dishonor, Pure Bliss, Wisdom&War, Edict, Blood Tithe, Bruiserweight, Clock Out.
Day & Night II at the Skyway & Ophelias: Full day of tunes.
Fuze Island at Fuze Box: Love island theme night.
Ten Broeck Mansion Flower Sale: Flowers grown at the mansion. Supports their garden and education programs.
Leon Bridges, Charley Crockett, Noeline Hoffman at SPAC: The Crooner and the Cowboy tour.
MX Oops Dance Party at MASS MoCA: “Join multimedia performance artist MX Oops as they transform Jeffrey Gibson’s exhibition POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT into a lively dance floor that brings art, music, and nightlife together for one unforgettable, evening-length party.”
Could Be Better, Widaparte, Daisy Chain, Happy Birthday James, Roblox Tycoon at The Rat Den: Screamo show.
TOPOS Music Festival at EMPAC: “From country to house, chamber music to noise, TOPOS features the world premieres of commissioned projects by composer-performers Raven Chacon and Sarah Davachi, alongside performances by King Britt, Suzi Analogue, and Myles Ortiz-Green in Liberation Meditations: A Call.”
Summer Vintage Round Up at Hudson Hall in Hudson NY: Vintage market.
Sunday August 31
high 77º low 49º, sunny
Sunday Reunion Benefit BBQ at The Pickle: Day party with food by Ala Ala. IPHNY Benefit. DJ Show on the tunes. Jackson & Tall Matt on 8-late.
Mary Shelley, SEEK, Bloodx3 at No Fun: Post-punk/punk/darkwave.
Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge at SPAC: The Yes We Are tour.
Like Magic at MASS MoCA: Library sale and seance.
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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