Quality events for this weekend
Friday September 12
high 78º low 53º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: DJ Tune.
Lowercase Presents: Move You with Seth Nichols, B Fizz, Shaman at No Fun: House & Techno dance party.
Dysentery, Sworn Enemy, 1000 Yard Stare, Intrusive, Breathless by Dawn at Empire Underground: Groove/thrash/core metal show.
Mambo-X, Treasvre, OG QE2 DJs at Lark Hall: OG Capital Region pop act.
The Invincible Casuals, The Men Who Loved Music at The Hangar on the Hudson: Rock & roll.
Cheers Queers: Standup Comedy at Lucas Confectionery: Comedy show.
Compass Roses: Maps by Artists — Albany at Opalka Gallery: Opening night for the exhibit, and their pop-up beer garden will be in full effect with music, food, and beer.
Saturday September 13
high 79º low 52º, cloudy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: Boss Crawley backyard bash.
PearlPalooza: Live music, beer, food, vendors, and more. Music by Rubblebucket, Dave Gutter, The Happy Fits, Ky McClinton Band.
The Scurves (Album Release), Huntress Wizard, the Dionysus Effect at No Fun: Alt/psych/rock.
Mannequin Pussy, Gouge Away at Empire Live: Punk/indie/alt.
Gimme Gimme Disco at Empire Underground: Disco dance party.
Big Sky Fest at Indian Ladder Farms: Food, art, vendors, beer, and more.
Speed Puzzling at Bethlehem Grange 137: How fast can your team do a 1000 piece puzzle?
Capital Apple & Wine Festival at Columbia County Fair Grounds: It’s that time of year.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Empire State Plaza: With Charlie Aponte, Son Latino, Milly Quezada & DJ Boy Boy.
Urine, Marrow, Altar, Slumlord, Horse Grave at Son of Egg: Metal show.
Albany Twilight Market at Quackenbush Square: “A night market for the strange and unusual”.
Ukranian Festival at Albany PCC: Food, music, dancers, and more.
Sunday September 14
high 82º low 60º, cloudy
Sunday Disco at The Pickle: Verses & Vibes open mic with D Colin & D Fontaine.
Intro to Japanese Whiskey at The Larkin Hi-Fi: Learn and expand your palate.
Watercolor Workshop at Bard & Baker: Ferns & fungi.
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 really like the Columbia Land Conservancy and Hudson Mohawk Land Conservancy properties.
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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