Quality events for this weekend
Friday February 6
high 27º low 10º, cloudy
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: With Jungle Punk.
Planetarium Earth: An Elemental Dance Party at No Fun: Dance party with DJ Syd Silvair, M Silvair, and P!nk P!xl.
Albany Amour at Nine Pin: Flights of cider and stories of “the sweet, the scandalous, and the downright notorious partnerships throughout Albany’s history”.
Hilltop, Raisinhead at Lark Hall: Funk/jam.
Mending/Knitting Bee with Barbara Todd at Opalka Gallery: Bring your project in.
First Friday Albany: A monthly celebration of arts & culture.
Fashion Engineered at EMPAC: ‘a student-led, multidisciplinary showcase featuring designers and artists from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and beyond.’
Paul Virzi at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Nor’easter Soul Club at Pint Sized Saratoga: 60s dance party.
Saturday February 7
high 21º low -6º, snowy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With DJ Hollyw8d.
Wild Pink, Dead Gowns at No Fun: Indie/folk.
Tom Hamilton, Round Trip at Lark Hall: Jam/psych/prog.
“The Bayeux Tapestry/Embroidery” Artist Talk at Opalka Gallery: Art historian Rachel Dressler in conversation with Barbara Todd.
Paul Virzi at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Beyblade Tournament at Son of Egg: 3v3 + sideboard format.
Sunday February 8
high 12º low -8º, sunny
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Verses and Vibes with D. Colin.
Twen, Gymshorts, Stella and the Reptillians at No Fun: Indie/psych/pop/punk.
Harlem Globetrotters at MVP Arena: 100 Year Tour.
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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