Quality events for this weekend
Friday July 24
high 83º low 49º, sunny
Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Jazz early. DJs Electronic Meanderings & Hart after.
Local Weatherman, Gray Monitor, Low Measure, Super Ego and the Id at No Fun: Indie rock, post-punk, emo.
Muse, Bloc Party, The Temper Trap at SPAC: Alternative rock, indie rock, post-punk.
Robby Hoffman at MASS MoCA: Stand-up comedy. Sold out.
Capone at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up.
Saturday July 25
high 85º low 58º, sunny
Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With DJ Ayo.
Afu Ra (of Gang Starr Foundation), Dj Toshi, Ohzhe, Xkwisit, Atg at No Fun: Underground hip-hop, boom bap, East Coast hip-hop.
Faded Line, Hostile Thoughts, Against the Reign, All Kill All, Age of Pain at Empire Underground: Metalcore, hardcore, deathcore.
Capone at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up.
A Big Gay Market at Saratoga Arts: Queer makers market.
Paula Poundstone at The Egg: Comedy.
The AM’s at Hangar on the Hudson: Honky tonk.
Sunday July 26
high 89º low 58º, cloudy
Sunday Reuinion at The Pickle: Supporting Joseph’s House & Shelter. Food by First & Adams. Music by DJ Trumastr. Arts & Crafts club after.
BadHeart Burlesque Show-Out-Sunday at No Fun: “Open stage for anyone who wants to try burlesque or drag or something in-between”
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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