Quality events for this weekend
Friday September 18
high 74º low 54º, sunny
Halfway to Wizard Fest: Negative Force, Spiritkiller, Cold Kiss, Violent Protest, Violent Streets at No Fun: Hardcore, punk.
Pop Evil at Empire Live: Hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge.
Robert Cray at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall: Blues, soul, rock and roll.
Slambovian Circus of Dreams at Caffè Lena: Progressive folk, psychedelic folk rock. Unplugged.
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary at The Egg: Film score, orchestral. Sold out.
The Wheel at Lark Hall: Jam band, Grateful Dead tribute. Performing MSG 9/18/87.
Nickopotamus at The Eleven: Rock, alternative.
Opalka Gallery Beer Garden: Student appreciation and art market. Music by Swamp Baby and JJ’s OK. Beer from Allied Brewing and Fort Orange. Food by Slidin Dirty, Emack and Bolios, and Mi Casa.
Dustin Nickerson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
What the Henny & Hpnotiq at Fuze Box: Dance party.
1985 Dance Party at June Farms: With DJ Trumastr.
SciFi Schenectady Film Fest 26 at Proctors: Sci-fi film festival. Multi-day.
The Warped Band at Frog Alley Brewing: Warped Tour tribute.
The Brighton Beat at Van Dyck Music Club: Funk, jazz.
A Place for Jazz: Pilc Moutin Hoenig Trio at Taylor Music Center, Union College: Jazz.
Saturday September 19
high 66º low 45º, sunny
O.A.R., Gavin Degraw, KT Tunstall at SPAC: Rock, jam band, pop rock.
LP at Empire Live: Alternative rock, indie pop. All Is Not Lost Tour.
The Lycan, At Lights Wake, Against The Reign, Sons of Eden, The Hard Luck Souls at Empire Underground: Metalcore, hardcore, deathcore.
The Wooten Brothers at The Egg: Funk, jazz, R&B.
The Regal Selects, Animal Piss! It’s Everywhere! at No Fun: Indie garage rock. Album release show.
Sarah Borges, Bo Malcolm, Blue Ranger at Hangar on the Hudson: Roots rock, Americana.
Mikaela Davis, Johanna Samuels at Lark Hall: Indie folk, psychedelic folk.
The Clements Brothers at Caffè Lena: Jazz.
Capital Region Blues Network Solo-Duo Competition at Caffè Lena: Blues.
Trae Crowder at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.
Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp at Palace Theatre: Stand-up comedy.
Playboy: A Bunny Party at Fuze Box: Dance party.
You are Not Brave Enough, Daisy Chain, Mayfly, Low Measure, Give Schizophrenics Firearms at Petsmart: Screamo, emo, post-hardcore.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Empire State Plaza Convention Center: Salsa, merengue, freestyle. Music by Miriam Cruz, TKA, Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra, and DJ Boy Boy.
Hell in a Handbag with Dynasty Handbag at EMPAC: Performance art, absurdist comedy.
CRN w/ Sharlese, Nick Schiarizzi, Christopher Michael Hefner, SVB at The Avalon Lounge: Techno, electro, EBM, dark disco. (Last CRN of the year!)
Sunday September 20
high 55º low 48º, rainy
Chris Smither at Caffè Lena: Folk, blues.
Whitney Cummings: Big Baby at The Egg: Stand-up comedy.
BadHeart Burlesque Show-Out-Sunday: Open Stage at No Fun: Open stage for anyone who wants to try burlesque or drag or something in-between.
Capital District Reptile Expo at Albany Capital Center: Reptile expo with local breeders, supplies, and hands-on education from zoologists.
All weekend
Oktoberfest in Walloomsac at Brown’s Brewing Co.: Oktoberfest. Multi-day.
Schaghticoke Fair at Schaghticoke Fairgrounds: County fair with livestock, demos, rides, and live music. Through the weekend.
Breathing Time at Cohoes Music Hall: Play run.
Big Sky Fest at Indian Ladder Farms Cidery: Country, bluegrass. Big Sky Country, Steven Cali Band, and The North and South Dakotas. Friday & Saturday.
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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