Quality events for this weekend
Friday January 16
high 25º low 15º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Jazz with D Lawson Experience early, DJ Show late.
God’s Not Buying a Horse Today, Lady Ruby, The Cowcatchers at No Fun: Indie/folk/punk.
Extreme Music Awards Pre Party at Empire Underground: With Leylines, Crimson Mask, Incontinence, Faded Line, 1000 Yard Stare, Banshee, The Lycan.
Hex at Lark Hall: Goth night.
Karlous Miller at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
New Monarchy, The Grandstand Jockeys, Forever, Modern Days, Surfsik at Putnam Place: Alt/rock.
Saturday January 17
high 34º low 22º, snowy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With DJ Ayo.
Erin Cassels-Brown, Allyson Smith, Willoughby Morse at Delaware Supply: Cozy indie/folk/experimental jams.
Grafton Lakes Winter Fest: Exhibits, hikes, food, vendors, and more.
Girls! Girls! Girls! (Original Stage Play) by Lila Rallatos at No Fun: Witih pre-show musical performances by Karen Dazzler, Rainbows & Razorblades, Lila Rallatos.
2026 Extreme Music Awards at Empire Live: Awards and Jason Bittner’s All Star Jam.
The Funnies at Fuze Box: Comedy show.
Taz at Lark Hall: Guitar virtuoso.
Karlous Miller at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Albany Symphony at The Palace: André Raphel conducts Shostakovich Symphony No. 10.
Sunday January 18
high 34º low 25º, snowy
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Open decks.
No Fun Dance Series at No Fun: Burlesque Dance Night with TachyCardia.
Off the Record Cd Release, The Sound Minds at The Hangar on the Hudson: 1960s lounge.
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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