Quality events for this weekend vol. 48

Friday June 8th

Bass Fix at Red Square: a load of local DJs and DJ Flex from Rochester makes his return to Albany. (I’m DJing in the front room from 1230-2!)

Barons in the Attic, Goldtooth and Careers at Valentines: a birthday celebration with some great music.

Hop Chef: 11 North Pearl is hosting the second Brewery Ommegang Hop Chef Competition, where local chefs use and pair Ommegang beers with their dishes.

DMX at The Upstate Concert Hall: No explanation needed.

Saturday June 9th

Art on Lark: This years Art on Lark is Saturday! Tons of great art everywhere and a pedestrian only Lark Street. Going to be awesome, as always.

Hungry Hip Hop Junkie in the City at Quintessence: With Pig Food artists Unsavory Characters Benn Grim and Grizzly Grimace. Enjoy a real hip-hop night provided by the always great DJ Trumastr.

Railbird, Rawhead, Sun Burdens at the UAG: Big lineup for a small space. Huge show, going to be amazing.

Sunday June 10th

Sunday Night Rock n’ Roll at Valentines: Hudson Falcons, Bourbon Scum and The Mysterios for some end of the weekend rock and roll.

Troy Shares Skills at the Oakwood Community Center: A big old skillshare with all sorts of awesome skills to learn, such as yoga, yogurt making, cooking and more.

Albany Comic Con at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road: Exactly as it sounds. Get some new “graphic novels” for “your friend”.

Albany Pride Parade: The annual Pride Parade is Sunday, and starts in Washington Park.