Quality events for this weekend
Friday April 24
high 60º low 40º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Live Jazz early. Late night with DJ Chizzzik.
Hellseeker at No Fun: Goth night.
Sir Chloe, Suzy Clue at Empire Live: Indie/alt/pop.
Damon Wayans Jr. at Albany Funny Bone: Stand up comedy.
Phoebe Rotter at Context Collective: Opening reception.
Ice Spice at The Palace: UAlbany Parkfest 2026.
Club d’Elf, John Medeski at The Egg: Jazz fusion/dub/world.
Electronic Meanderings at 518 Craft: Dance music.
Saturday April 25
high 61º low 35º, cloudy
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: Early show with Twilight Drive. Late nite with DJ Show & DJ Ayo.
Daisy Chain, Gas Leak, Pseudosky, Totally Confused at No Fun: WCDB vs WRPI battle of the bands. Screamo/indie/punk.
Melrose Avenue, Autumn Kings, Stray View at Empire Underground: Metalcore/pop punk/alt rock.
Al Olender, Aubrey Haddard at Lark Hall: Indie/pop.
Selfless Demise, Curb Kisser, Plyers at KBK Studios: Metal/hardcore show for charity.
Damon Wayans Jr. at Albany Funny Bone: Stand up comedy.
Sunday April 26
high 66º low 39º, sunny
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Analog Intelligence.
Dallas Wax, The Greetings at No Fun: Punk/psych/alt rock/blues.
Cupcakke at Empire Live: Hip-hop.
Kym Whitley at Albany Funny Bone: Stand up comedy.
A Big Gay Market at Washington Park: Queer makers market.
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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