Quality events for this weekend
Friday July 3
high 95º low 71º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Live Jazz with Joe Barna early, DJ Lovely Candela & DJ Hollyw8d late.
First Friday in Albany: Arts & culture events at different venues around Albany.
Brule County Bad Boys, Bad Dogs, W.D. Miller, DJ Steve at No Fun: Country.
The E-Block at Ophelia’s: R&B, indie soul, jazz.
Goose, Disco Biscuits at SPAC: Jam bands.
Evening Tour at NYS Capitol: Free!
Matt Bergman at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Pony in the Pancake, The Greetings at Pint Sized Lark: Surf pop, indie rock, dream pop.
DJ Ketchup, Ryan Bean at Frog Alley: Outdoor dance party.
Saturday July 4
high 91º low 72º, sunny
Margo Macero Band, The Ill Funk Ensemble, Sugar Ray, Fireworks at The Plaza: 4th of July Celebration.
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: DJ Ayo + DJ Trumastr.
Prairie Princess, Dan Carr & The Cure for Asthma, Kevin Wulf, Nada Y Nada: Americana, folk rock, classical.
Goose, moe. at SPAC: Jam bands.
Basilica Farm & Flea at Basilica Hudson: Makers market.
Sunday July 5
high 88º low 67º, rainy
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Patio Party with LA Dawgz. Supporting the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society. Live Music by Caity & The Gallaghers. Open Decks afterward, 8p-12.
Bad Dream Adventure, Karen Dazzler, Plyers, XUR, Laughter Has Long Legs, Connor Armbruster, Proximity Crush, Grilled Cheese Afterparty: Dream pop, shoegaze, experimental rock.
Basilica Farm & Flea at Basilica Hudson: Makers market.
All Weekend
Valleycats at Joe Bruno Stadium: Baseball.
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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