Quality events for this weekend
Friday July 10
high 86º low 68º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Live Jazz early, DJ Bax late.
MM Chris, Dj Lucas, Mega Ran at No Fun: Nerdcore, underground hip-hop, alternative hip-hop.
Maul, Flesher, Gored Embrace, Intrusive, Bloodstarved Beast, Doomsday Manifesto at Empire Underground: Death metal, grindcore, hardcore.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at SPAC: New York City Ballet.
Felipe Esparza at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Boss Crowley, The Sugar Hold, & Haunted Cat at Hangar on the Hudson: Cosmic country, surf punk, indie rock.
VinTri Hill, The Agonizers, Skappository, Modern Natives at Eldorado: Punk, ska.
Then & Now: Allen Grindle, Moments in Time at ACG: Opening reception.
Saturday July 11
high 86º low 63º, sunny
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: DJ Show.
Bummer Camp, Mall Goth, WithAura, Precious Metals at No Fun: Alternative rock, emo, shoegaze.
Memphis May Fire, Caskets, If Not for Me, Royale Lynn at Empire Live: Metalcore, post-hardcore, hard rock.
No Cure, Big Ass Truck, Bayway, Boltcutter at Empire Underground: Hardcore, death metal, slam.
Mantra Sounds, Requiem Witch, Lowkee, Spike Right, Rssrch Project at Slidin Dirty: Bass music, experimental electronic, hip-hop.
Albany Twilight Market at Quackenbush Square: “showcasing the Northeast’s best alternative, goth, dark, macabre, etc. creators”.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at SPAC: New York City Ballet.
Innovators & Icons at SPAC: New York City Ballet.
Felipe Esparza at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Sunday July 12
high 85º low 63º, sunny
Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Patio Party 4-8pm with Chef Jermaine Wright. Supporting the Love Albany Center. Live Music by DJ Ayo & DJ Celeb. Arts and crafts club after.
God’s Not Buying a Horse Today, Natalie Santini, Lily Lothrop at No Fun: Indie folk, singer-songwriter, indie pop.
Atomic Rule at Empire Underground: Metalcore, post-hardcore, noise rock.
Cornhole Tournament at Fort Orange Brewing: Top 3 win cash.
Boom Bap on Brunswick at Paper Moon: Experimental music.
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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