Quality events for this weekend

Friday August 28

high 77º low 60º, sunny

Friday Fresh at The Pickle: Live music with Rhys Tivey 7-10, followed by DJ Ayo.

Hellseeker Goth Nite at No Fun: Goth, darkwave, industrial.

Helmet, Spirit In The Room & Flatwounds at Lark Hall: Alternative metal, noise rock, post-hardcore.

D.R.I., Words That Burn, Kakos, The End of Man, Blindsided at Empire Underground: Crossover thrash, hardcore, metalcore.

Gray Monitor, Upnow!, Rooftop Park at Washington Tavern: Indie rock, post-punk, experimental rock.

Big Jay Oakerson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.

Freak Nik at Fuze Box: With DJ TGIF.

Troy Porch Fest: 7 bands. Free. Also an after-party.

Saturday August 29

high 73º low 54º, sunny

Saturdayyee at The Pickle: With Bax.

Spain, Rabid Children, Stroma at No Fun: Heavy psych, alternative.

Jay Webb at Empire Underground: Country, country rock, Southern rock.

Jay Jurden at MASS MoCA: Stand-up comedy.

Big Jay Oakerson at Albany Funny Bone: Stand-up comedy.

Girls Night Out at Fuze Box: With DJ Celeb & Slick Vick.

You Are Not Brave Enough, Plyers, Low Measure at The Armory: Screamo, emo, noise rock.

Sunday August 30

high 85º low 57º, cloudy

Sunday Reuinion at The Pickle: Day party supporting Soul Fire Farm. Food by Chef Ria Ibrahim. Music by DJ Trumastr. Open decks after.

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, and Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble at SPAC: “Outlaw Music Festival”.