Quality events for this weekend
Friday September 11
high 74º low 57º, sunny
Selfless Demise, Worm Circus, House Trashers, 7 Story Fall, DJ Riddick at No Fun: Slam, chaotic hardcore, metalcore, alternative rock.
Johnny Spampinato and the Value Leaders at Hangar on the Hudson: Roots rock, boogie rock, power pop. For fans of NRBQ.
Justin Silva at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
The Parlor, Rover at Indian Ladder Farms Cidery: Neo-psychedelic rock, grungegaze, indie rock.
Pansy’s Authenticity Patch Update 3.9 at September’s Too: Burlesque and drag show fundraiser for gender affirming care.
Peak Jazz Series: Skylar Tang Quartet at Caffè Lena: Jazz.
MJT, The Ky McClinton Band at The Hollow: Progressive rock, alternative rock, soul.
Spendthrift Lover at The Eleven: Folk, blues, Americana.
Opalka Gallery Beer Garden: Gallery opening reception. Music by Dust Bowl Faeries and Joseph Biss. Beer from Mean Max and Common Roots. Food by La Capital Tacos and Euro Delicacies. 6-9.
Dolla Rama at Fuze Box: Dance party.
HEX: The Cover Up 2 Goth Night at Lark Hall: Goth night. 100% covers and remixes by goth, industrial, and darkwave artists.
NY State of Sound at Ilium: With DJ Trumastr.
Saturday September 12
high 77º low 52º, cloudy
“The Hayley Williams Show” at SPAC: Alternative rock, pop punk, electronic pop. With Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty.
Son Lux, mmeadows at MASS MoCA: Experimental pop, electronic.
Remo Drive, sports., Computer, Everybody That Loves You at No Fun: Emo, math emo, midwest emo, garage punk.
Justin Silva at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Art.Work.Space. Storyboarding Workshop at Albany Center Gallery: Free youth art workshop with artist mentor Nasir Villegas. Noon-3.
Galactic Empire at Empire Underground: Progressive metal, heavy metal, instrumental metal.
Bad Bunny & Friends Night at Fuze Box: Latin music party.
David Nail at Lark Hall: Country.
Drown at Putnam Place: Smashing Pumpkins tribute.
Video Dungeon at Eldorado: Physical media market.
Sunday September 13
high 78º low 62º, rainy
A Big Gay Market at High Rock Pavilion, Saratoga Springs: Queer makers market. 11-4.
Truck Violence, No Division, Plyers at No Fun: Hardcore, post-hardcore, noise rock, screamo.
Celebrate Super 400 Way at Hangar on the Hudson: A celebration of Albany rock trio Super 400. Behind the Hangar.
Nick Mullen at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy. Sold out.
All weekend
Eastbound Throwdown at Irwin Farm, Salem: Bluegrass, Americana, country, jam-friendly rock. 11th annual, two days, camping.
Dead ‘Til Dawn Drive-In at Hi-Way Drive-In, Coxsackie: 15th annual three nights of horror movies. $15.
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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