Quality events for this weekend

Friday July 3

high 95º low 71º, sunny

Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Live Jazz with Joe Barna early, DJ Lovely Candela & DJ Hollyw8d late.

First Friday in Albany: Arts & culture events at different venues around Albany.

Brule County Bad Boys, Bad Dogs, W.D. Miller, DJ Steve at No Fun: Country.

The E-Block at Ophelia’s: R&B, indie soul, jazz.

Goose, Disco Biscuits at SPAC: Jam bands.

Evening Tour at NYS Capitol: Free!

Matt Bergman at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.

Pony in the Pancake, The Greetings at Pint Sized Lark: Surf pop, indie rock, dream pop.

DJ Ketchup, Ryan Bean at Frog Alley: Outdoor dance party.

Saturday July 4

high 91º low 72º, sunny

Margo Macero Band, The Ill Funk Ensemble, Sugar Ray, Fireworks at The Plaza: 4th of July Celebration.

Saturdayyee at The Pickle: DJ Ayo + DJ Trumastr.

Prairie Princess, Dan Carr & The Cure for Asthma, Kevin Wulf, Nada Y Nada: Americana, folk rock, classical.

Goose, moe. at SPAC: Jam bands.

Basilica Farm & Flea at Basilica Hudson: Makers market.

Sunday July 5

high 88º low 67º, rainy

Sunday Sessions at The Pickle: Patio Party with LA Dawgz. Supporting the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society. Live Music by Caity & The Gallaghers. Open Decks afterward, 8p-12.

Bad Dream Adventure, Karen Dazzler, Plyers, XUR, Laughter Has Long Legs, Connor Armbruster, Proximity Crush, Grilled Cheese Afterparty: Dream pop, shoegaze, experimental rock.

Basilica Farm & Flea at Basilica Hudson: Makers market.

All Weekend

Valleycats at Joe Bruno Stadium: Baseball.