Quality events for this weekend
Friday December 26
high 18º low 11º, snowy
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: D Lawson Experience early, DJ Show late.
Hell Seeker at No Fun: Goth night!
Evening Capitol Tours: Holiday theme.
Mary Santora at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Saturday December 27
high 24º low 12º, snowy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: DJ Trumastr all night.
Everybody That Loves You, Hidden Drive, Radical Joy, Perennial at No Fun: Alt/emo/punk show.
Glass Pony, The Laura Leigh Band at The Hollow: Psych/jam/Americana.
Food and Music at the Ice Rink: Coffee, catering, and DJ Mr. CEO.
Ghosts of Hardcore at Ophelia’s: Local bands covering your favorite influential bands.
Mary Santora at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
moe. at The Palace: Jam band. With Eastbound Jesus.
Hilltop at Ophelia’s: Post moe. show. Improv/jam.
Sunday December 28
high 29º low 14º, snowy
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Verses and vibes open mic.
Food and Music at the Ice Rink: Coffee, catering, and Matica Arts Fire performance.
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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