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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday July 11</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adfd14ecd5b0bee0f07d3a20ce734c8b"><em>high 93º low 69º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whiskeypickletroy/">Friday Fresh at The Pickle</a>: Jeremy Gold Quartet early, followed by DJ Show all night. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">Ecstatic Vision, Stoker, Sun Natives at No Fun</a>: Stoner rock/psych/prog.</p>



<p><a href="https://diveupstate.com/events">Os Mutantes, Pinc Louds at Lark Hall</a>: Brazilian psych rock. </p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Planet, Asia, the Bad Seed, Timbo King, Xkwisit and Friends at Empire Underground</a>: Rap show.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Emo Night at Empire Live</a>: Dance party.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/belle-skinner-the-easy-speaks-tickets-1373463479239?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Belle-Skinner &amp; The Easy Speaks at Lark Hall</a>: Indie/folk.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tophouse-with-special-guest-scott-levi-jones-tickets-1289588687479?aff=erelpanelorg">TopHouse, Scott Levi Jones at Lark Hall</a>: Alt/folk.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phish-livestream-north-charleston-sc-at-the-eleven-free-tickets-1481959383409?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Phish Livestream at The Eleven</a>: Enjoy the stream with other fans.</p>



<p><a href="https://albany.funnybone.com/events/category/series/steven-ho/funny-bone-comedy-club-2/">Steven Ho at Albany Funny Bone</a>: Stand-up comedy.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7mnySgDGK/?hl=en">Stand-up Comedy at Old Miners Tavern</a>: Featuring Craig Nesler, Padrick Smith, Blake Whitbeck<br>Will Johnson, Mike Bernat, J Connolly.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/special-events/summernight">Summernight at Downtown Schenectady</a>: Summer block party.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday July 12</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c70a636e2f8aa8a6dbf63148ae25ea7"><em>high 87º low 70º, rainy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whiskeypickletroy/">Saturdayyee at The Pickle</a>: Bloghouse night with Nightflow.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">D.B. Cooper, Urine, Horse Grave, Paved Over at No Fun</a>: Punk/grind/hardcore.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-on-lark-with-oobleck-and-the-alec-lewis-group-at-the-eleven-tickets-1355050686079?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Oobleck, The Alec Lewis Group at The Eleven</a>: Funk.</p>



<p><a href="https://massmoca.org/event/snacktime/">Snacktime at MASS MoCA</a>: Soul/funk.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLh96pcR25Z/?img_index=1">Flatwounds at Town &amp; Country Skateboards</a>: Video shoot. </p>



<p><a href="https://albany.funnybone.com/events/category/series/steven-ho/funny-bone-comedy-club-2/">Steven Ho at Albany Funny Bone</a>: Stand-up comedy.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.albanytwilightmarket.com/events">Albany Twilight Market at Quackenbush Square</a>: Goth vendors market.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLTB0q2PhAX/?img_index=1">Frequency and Flow at The Larkin Hi-Fi</a>: Poetry, jazz, soul, and more.</p>



<p><a href="https://basilicahudson.org/events/basilica-farm-flea-summer-market/">Basilicia Farm &amp; Flea at Basilica Hudson</a>: Summer market.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday July 13</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64981dfedb8b30b441d621a589261d90"><em>high 92º low 65º, sunny</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whiskeypickletroy/">Sunday Reunion Benefit at The Pickle</a>: Day Party, food from a Special Guest. Music by DJ Ayo. Trumastr Bday Bash at 8.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Bulldoze, War Nerve, Unbound, Noir, Brass Knuckle Brigade at Empire Underground</a>: Hardcore show.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Dark Star Orchestra at Frog Alley Brewing</a>: Grateful Dead cover band.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Dayseeker, Colorblind, Ekoh at Empire Live</a>: Sold out.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVjmUpuZYW/">Sanctum Saturday with Wiring, Main Era, Bird Week, Tandem Bike Riders</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVjmUpuZYW/">at The Rat Den</a>: Math rock/skramz/alt/indie.</p>



<p><a href="https://albany.funnybone.com/event/cliff-cash/funny-bone-comedy-club-2/">Cliff Cash at Albany Funny Bone</a>: Stand-up comedy.</p>



<p><a href="https://basilicahudson.org/events/basilica-farm-flea-summer-market/">Basilicia Farm &amp; Flea at Basilica Hudson</a>: Summer market.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.abiggaymarket.com/next-market">Big Gay Market at Washington Park</a>: Queer artist &amp; makers market.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evergreen things to do</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spectrumtheatre/">Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater</a>. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html">Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op</a>: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.artomi.org/visitexplore.php?The-Fields-Sculpture-Park-3">Art Omi</a>: The sculpture fields are awesome.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Day trip to MASS MoCA</a>: Pretty drive and a great museum.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.olana.org/">Olana State Historic Site in Hudson</a>: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.</p>



<p><a href="https://opalka.sage.edu/">Opalka Gallery</a>: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage&#8217;s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/">The NYS Museum</a>: Bunch of great exhibits and it&#8217;s right in your backyard.</p>



<p><a href="https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/">Go Hiking</a>: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!</p>



<p><strong>Farmer&#8217;s Markets</strong>: Saturday has <a href="https://www.troymarket.org/">Troy</a>, <a href="https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/">Saratoga</a>, and <a href="https://www.menandsfarmersmarket.com/">Menands</a> (year round), <a href="http://www.delmarmarket.org/">Delmar</a> (May through Oct), and <a href="https://www.colonie.org/departments/parksandrec/thecrossings/farmersmkt">Colonie</a> (May thru Sept). Sunday has <a href="https://www.schenectadygreenmarket.com/">Schenectady</a> (year round), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordmarket/">Waterford</a> (May through Oct).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday July 4</h2>



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<p><a href="https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/new-york-states-fourth-july-celebration">Fireworks at the Plaza</a>: The classic.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whiskeypickletroy/">Friday Fresh at The Pickle</a>: With DJ Ayo.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">Canella, Bad Dream Adventure, Pillowinde at No Fun</a>: Indie rock/dream pop/shoegaze show and chili competition (!!!). </p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireworks-afterparty-with-dj-nate-derucher-at-the-eleven-tickets-1324603267029?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Fireworks Afterparty at Lark Hall</a>: Jam band dance party with Nate Derucher. </p>



<p><a href="https://sonofegg.com/events/">Board Game Night at Son of Egg</a>: Bring a friend/make a friend!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday July 5</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4634fb12dedf99943a24d4af9df09991"><em>high 89º low 57º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whiskeypickletroy/">Saturdayyee at The Pickle</a>: With Jonesy &amp; Trumastr.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">Collar City Concert With Rick Hyde, Party G the Humble, Mista Pigz and More at No Fun</a>: Hip-hop show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVjmUpuZYW/">PONS, Low Measure, Dowsing Rod, Katabasis at The Madison Theater</a>: Alt/garage rock/no wave/indie/lo-fi.</p>



<p><a href="https://albany.funnybone.com/events/category/series/matt-bergman/funny-bone-comedy-club-2/">Matt Bergman at Albany Funny Bone</a>: Stand-up comedy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday July 6</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe7227ff8ed477d44bb01ae7179bfc29"><em>high 97º low 64º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whiskeypickletroy/">Sunday Reunion Benefit at The Pickle</a>: Day Party, food from Chef Wale Cooper. Music by DJ Chizzzik. Open decks at 8.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">Honky Tonk Dance Night at No Fun</a>: Line dancing. </p>



<p><a href="https://albany.funnybone.com/events/category/series/matt-bergman/funny-bone-comedy-club-2/">Matt Bergman at Albany Funny Bone</a>: Stand-up comedy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evergreen things to do</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spectrumtheatre/">Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater</a>. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html">Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op</a>: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.artomi.org/visitexplore.php?The-Fields-Sculpture-Park-3">Art Omi</a>: The sculpture fields are awesome.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Day trip to MASS MoCA</a>: Pretty drive and a great museum.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.olana.org/">Olana State Historic Site in Hudson</a>: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.</p>



<p><a href="https://opalka.sage.edu/">Opalka Gallery</a>: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage&#8217;s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/">The NYS Museum</a>: Bunch of great exhibits and it&#8217;s right in your backyard.</p>



<p><a href="https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/">Go Hiking</a>: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!</p>



<p><strong>Farmer&#8217;s Markets</strong>: Saturday has <a href="https://www.troymarket.org/">Troy</a>, <a href="https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/">Saratoga</a>, and <a href="https://www.menandsfarmersmarket.com/">Menands</a> (year round), <a href="http://www.delmarmarket.org/">Delmar</a> (May through Oct), and <a href="https://www.colonie.org/departments/parksandrec/thecrossings/farmersmkt">Colonie</a> (May thru Sept). Sunday has <a href="https://www.schenectadygreenmarket.com/">Schenectady</a> (year round), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordmarket/">Waterford</a> (May through Oct).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday June 27</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72fd47811e18b4e36ed4ef650b3ac00d"><em>high 79º low 61º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Friday Fresh at The Pickle</a>: Reasonable Hour Dance Party with DJ Nate Da Great, and JB!!! aka Dirty Moses till late.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">Bob Log III, the Jagaloons, the Plisskens at No Fun</a>: Punk/blues/surf/garage/rock.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Sub-Radio, Zach Benson at Empire Underground</a>: Indie/pop.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Sleepy Hallow &amp; Sheff G at Empire Live</a>: Brooklyn Drill. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chris-brown-comedy-at-mcaddys-pub-in-troy-new-york-tickets-1388729139239?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">Chris Brown (not that one) at McAddy&#8217;s Pub</a>: Stand-up comedy.</p>



<p><a href="https://empac.rpi.edu/events/2025/topos">TOPOS at EMPAC</a>: &#8220;TOPOS is a gathering for listening, exploration, and discovery&#8221;. Friday is: Sarah Davachi, Xenakis X Micah Silver.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.palacealbany.org/events/detail/the-beach-boys">The Beach Boys at The Palace</a>: The Sounds of Summer tour.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKufC_axKhf/?hl=en">Comedy at The Palazzo</a>: No cover. With Alex Dragicevich, Michael Agunbiade, Gus Young, Shawn Barnes.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/diveupstate/3664237570436614329/">Karaoke at Pint Sized</a>: Sign up at 8, sing at 9. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday June 28</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6be5b233018dc301ec13824ce9050fa"><em>high 84º low 63º, rainy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Saturdayyee at The Pickle</a>: DJ Ayo all night.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">Hellseeker Goth Night at No Fun</a>: Goth night!</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Murphy&#8217;s Law, The Take, The Hauntings, Butterbrain, Gusto, Brother T at Empire Underground</a>: Punk it up.</p>



<p><a href="https://massmoca.org/event/new-york-state-of-mind/">New York State of Mind at MASS MoCA</a>: &#8220;the newest rotation of music photography at MASS MoCA.&#8221;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKM_9G0uLtq/">Ink, JBWFB, Golem, Anthill Annihilator, Polar Identity at Son of Egg</a>: Prog/psych/pop/punk/alt/indie.</p>



<p><a href="https://empac.rpi.edu/events/2025/topos">TOPOS at EMPAC</a>: &#8220;TOPOS is a gathering for listening, exploration, and discovery&#8221;. Saturday is: Festival BBQ, Xenakis Portrait Film, Xenakis X Micah Silver.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday June 29</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec4cfe0684d93bc1e9a40a04e7fc988f"><em>high 84º low 64º, sunny</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Sunday Reunion Benefit at The Pickle</a>: Day Party, food from Nighthawks. Music by Intell Hayesfield.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events">Tiger Piss, Skives, Cheap Heat, Zombie Giuliani, Off Beat Degredations at No Fun</a>: Punk/rock &amp; roll/crust/hardcore.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Punk Rock Flea Market at Empire Live</a>: Free event.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.theegg.org/events/event/todd-rundgren/">Todd Rundgren at The Egg</a>: Prog-pop/power-pop.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK7Vtl0RtZA/?hl=en">IOOV Benefit Comedy Show at The Local 217</a>: With Juan Pantaleon, Meeti Purani, Annam Choudhry, Dylan Rees, Zoe Eleni. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evergreen things to do</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spectrumtheatre/">Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater</a>. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html">Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op</a>: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.artomi.org/visitexplore.php?The-Fields-Sculpture-Park-3">Art Omi</a>: The sculpture fields are awesome.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Day trip to MASS MoCA</a>: Pretty drive and a great museum.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.olana.org/">Olana State Historic Site in Hudson</a>: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.</p>



<p><a href="https://opalka.sage.edu/">Opalka Gallery</a>: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage&#8217;s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/">The NYS Museum</a>: Bunch of great exhibits and it&#8217;s right in your backyard.</p>



<p><a href="https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/">Go Hiking</a>: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!</p>



<p><strong>Farmer&#8217;s Markets</strong>: Saturday has <a href="https://www.troymarket.org/">Troy</a>, <a href="https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/">Saratoga</a>, and <a href="https://www.menandsfarmersmarket.com/">Menands</a> (year round), <a href="http://www.delmarmarket.org/">Delmar</a> (May through Oct), and <a href="https://www.colonie.org/departments/parksandrec/thecrossings/farmersmkt">Colonie</a> (May thru Sept). Sunday has <a href="https://www.schenectadygreenmarket.com/">Schenectady</a> (year round), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordmarket/">Waterford</a> (May through Oct).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday June 20</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3d7167757b245758c44d02102bf9760"><em>high 77º low 64º, sunny</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Friday Fresh at The Pickle</a>: Pride night out with Jonesy and Who is Nicci B?. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/bimbo-night-rave">Pride Night Out at No Fun</a>: Bimbo night.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Nicotine Dolls, Rachel Bochner at Empire Live</a>: Indie pop.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tv-doctors-at-the-eleven-at-lark-hall-free-show-tickets-1373423098459?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">TV Doctors at Lark Hall</a>: Funk/jazz. Free show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLH_FLYgfK6/">Gas Leak, Xavier Ayy &amp; The Homies, Controll3d, Shastacor at WTs</a>: &#8220;The Last Sanctum Friday&#8221;. Grunge/garage rock/alt/indie.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKXav5QNSnY/">Spiritkiller, Take Steps, Torpedo Lane, Table Dave &amp; The Chairs at The Free School</a>: Hardcore show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9okuIJktL/?img_index=1">Troy Pride Night Out</a>: Featuring A Big Gay Market with 65 bendors, performances, drag, burlesque, etc.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday June 21</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f420977a96b2b468b547390b1261a307"><em>high 87º low 60º, sunny</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Saturdayyee at The Pickle</a>: DJ Mono &amp; Selector David early, DJ Mercy till late.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/honky-tonk-record-club-w-texas-headphones-dj-tex-amp-steve-hammond">Honky Tonk Record Club at No Fun</a>: Early show. With DJ Tex &amp; Steve Hammond.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/pgj3yackrlwygtcmpjk6ejywx7xt4b">Planetarium Party at No Fun</a>: Summer Solstice dance party.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Waking the Cadaver, Intrusive, Invoke Thy Wrath, Sickbay at Empire Underground</a>: Death/metal/slam show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lark-hall-neighborhood-garage-sale-tickets-1415123936789?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Neighborhood Garage Sale at Lark Hall</a>: Free.</p>



<p><a href="https://massmoca.org/community-day-2025/">Community day at MASS MoCA</a>: Free admission. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.mvparena.com/events/detail/firebirds-playoffs">Albany Firebirds at MVP Arena</a>: Round one of playoffs.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.theegg.org/events/event/open-house-last-hurrah/">Open House at The Egg</a>: Arcade Games, Movies, DJ, and more. Last hurrah before renovations.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday June 22</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9789394b778c8af8a73153cde9273c18"><em>high 94º low 70º, rainy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Sunday Reuinion Benefit at The Pickle</a>: Day Party, food from Zaddies Patties Music by DJ Show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/delicate-steve-front-biz-russel-the-leaf-early-show">Delicate Steve at No Fun</a>: Early show. With Front Biz, Russel The Leaf.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-brunch-with-monkey-the-rose-at-the-eleven-tickets-1372841368489?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Monkey &amp; The Rose at The Eleven</a>: Roots music. Free show.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evergreen things to do</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spectrumtheatre/">Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater</a>. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html">Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op</a>: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.artomi.org/visitexplore.php?The-Fields-Sculpture-Park-3">Art Omi</a>: The sculpture fields are awesome.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Day trip to MASS MoCA</a>: Pretty drive and a great museum.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.olana.org/">Olana State Historic Site in Hudson</a>: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.</p>



<p><a href="https://opalka.sage.edu/">Opalka Gallery</a>: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage&#8217;s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/">The NYS Museum</a>: Bunch of great exhibits and it&#8217;s right in your backyard.</p>



<p><a href="https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/">Go Hiking</a>: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!</p>



<p><strong>Farmer&#8217;s Markets</strong>: Saturday has <a href="https://www.troymarket.org/">Troy</a>, <a href="https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/">Saratoga</a>, and <a href="https://www.menandsfarmersmarket.com/">Menands</a> (year round), <a href="http://www.delmarmarket.org/">Delmar</a> (May through Oct), and <a href="https://www.colonie.org/departments/parksandrec/thecrossings/farmersmkt">Colonie</a> (May thru Sept). Sunday has <a href="https://www.schenectadygreenmarket.com/">Schenectady</a> (year round), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordmarket/">Waterford</a> (May through Oct).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday June 13</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b0b915f53eb1d15db39121de75275b88"><em>high 75º low 55º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/the-belle-curves-tom-joulu-mod-lang">The Belle Curves, Tom Joulu, Mod Lang at No Fun</a>: Indie/Americana.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Sweat at Empire Underground</a>: Dance party. Playing the hits of Charli XCX, Lorde, Addison Rae, Troye Sivan, etc. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Friday Fresh at The Pickle</a>: Fam Jam live, followed by DJ Celeb and DJ Hollyw8d. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-eugene-tyler-band-at-the-eleven-at-lark-hall-free-show-tickets-1161227224889?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Eugene Tyler Band at The Eleven</a>: Free show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.theegg.org/events/event/mark-normand/">Mark Normand at The Egg</a>: Stand up comedy.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.thelinda.org/event/girl-love-live-album-release-party-pride-celebration/">Girl Love, Sawyer Fredericks at The Linda</a>: Album release show.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday June 14</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a78c322c32db6c7009644e391a18f7f"><em>high 65º low 58º, rainy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/miracle-blod-cps-more-tba">Miracle Blood, Libby Quinn, Horse Grave, No Division, CPS at No Fun</a>: Metal/punk/post-hardcore.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Laura Jane Grace at Empire Underground</a>: Punk.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Saturdayyee at The Pickle</a>: DJ Ayo Birthday Bash, with Intell Hayesfield. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKM_9G0uLtq/">Alia Chiar, Rhakim Ali, SelfCTRL, Two is a Boy at Pint Sized</a>: Sanctum Magazine release show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.albanytwilightmarket.com/events">Albany Twilight Market at Quackenbush Square</a>: Farmers market, but goth. </p>



<p><a href="https://nycapitaldistrictrenfest.com/">Renaissance Festival at Indian Ladder</a>: Vendors, jousting, drinks, food, and more.</p>



<p><a href="https://friendsoffiverivers.org/event/get-outdoors-and-get-together-day/">Get Outdoors and Get Together Day at Five Rivers</a>: Join a bird watching walk, try the archery range, make art, play games and much more. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday June 15</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c01ea8a9ede2669f0e19887b09b2d5a"><em>high 70º low 59º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/dogs-on-acid">Dogs on Acid at No Fun</a>: Alt/indie/punk.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Clutch at Empire Live</a>: Sold out.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuxBaxxj9b/?img_index=1">Sunday Reuinion Benefit at The Pickle</a>: Day Party, food from Sabor Caribeno. Music by DJ Jackson and Tall Matt. </p>



<p><a href="https://nycapitaldistrictrenfest.com/">Renaissance Festival at Indian Ladder</a>: Vendors, jousting, drinks, food, and more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evergreen things to do</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spectrumtheatre/">Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater</a>. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html">Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op</a>: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.artomi.org/visitexplore.php?The-Fields-Sculpture-Park-3">Art Omi</a>: The sculpture fields are awesome.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Day trip to MASS MoCA</a>: Pretty drive and a great museum.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.olana.org/">Olana State Historic Site in Hudson</a>: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.</p>



<p><a href="https://opalka.sage.edu/">Opalka Gallery</a>: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage&#8217;s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/">The NYS Museum</a>: Bunch of great exhibits and it&#8217;s right in your backyard.</p>



<p><a href="https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/">Go Hiking</a>: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!</p>



<p><strong>Farmer&#8217;s Markets</strong>: Saturday has <a href="https://www.troymarket.org/">Troy</a>, <a href="https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/">Saratoga</a>, and <a href="https://www.menandsfarmersmarket.com/">Menands</a> (year round), <a href="http://www.delmarmarket.org/">Delmar</a> (May through Oct), and <a href="https://www.colonie.org/departments/parksandrec/thecrossings/farmersmkt">Colonie</a> (May thru Sept). Sunday has <a href="https://www.schenectadygreenmarket.com/">Schenectady</a> (year round), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordmarket/">Waterford</a> (May through Oct).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday June 6</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1d28b22c1f340f496c69a57f82ef0dc"><em>high 82º low 67º, rainy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/my-son-the-doctor-dead-tooth-candy-ambulance-precious-metals">My Son the Doctor, Dead Tooth, Candy Ambulance, Precious Metals at No Fun</a>: 90s rock/grunge/post-punk.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">The Bijou at Empire Underground</a>: Adult variety show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKdWa7HRhxR/?img_index=1">Friday Fresh at The Pickle</a>: With DJ Tune.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tops-of-trees-at-the-eleven-at-lark-hall-free-tickets-1234084492939?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Tops of Trees at The Eleven</a>: Soul/funk.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKcdqJlRKmn/">Common Decency, Life Abuse, Schenectavoidz, Fallen Youth at Son of Egg</a>: Hardcore show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJmnEhTOvlo/?img_index=1">Metno, Claire Cuny, Katie Martucci at Troy Listening Room</a>: Ambient/indie/pop.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday June 7</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4242bff8ad285e15c28567b9357b2707"><em>high 71º low 62º, rainy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/honey-collective-acid-all-nighter-show-casing-femme-djs-in-the-518">Honey Collective Acid All-Nighter at No Fun</a>: With DJs Goldee Dust, Rally, Jennifer Haley, Ronnie Rave.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">JJ Savage, Ginger Geezus Last Pharaoh, Untaymed at Empire Underground</a>: Rock/blues/metal.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKdWa7HRhxR/?img_index=1">Saturdayyee at The Pickle</a>: With DJ Show.</p>



<p><a href="https://spac.org/events/glass-animals/">Glass Animals at SPAC</a>: Indie rock. With Sofia Isella.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7YaylvFeX/">Goths for Pride at Ophelias</a>: Goth night!</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/timbre-coup-at-the-eleven-at-lark-hall-free-show-tickets-1318872185209?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Timbre Coup at The Eleven</a>: Prog rock.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucid-street-album-release-party-tickets-1258951119689?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Lucid Street at Lark Hall</a>: Classic rock. Album release show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKM_9G0uLtq/">War Machine, Ski Club, Pink Lady, Grass Cutter at Son of Egg</a>: Garage/surf/shoe gaze/post-hardcore. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday June 8</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35c76f1459d2fe9ab91dff87086edca1"><em>high 76º low 57º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKSGQgjRpMU/">El Dorado Benefit Pub Crawl at No Fun</a>: &#8216;Good time for a good cause&#8217;.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Heart Attack Man, The Dirty Nil, Carpool, Dear Seattle at Empire Underground</a>: Punk/indie/alt.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKdWa7HRhxR/?img_index=1">Sunday Reunion Benefit BBQ at The Pickle</a>: Day party, food by Seasmoke, and No More Genre on the music. Followed by Beat Dr.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/albany-comic-con-tickets-1338018873469?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">Albany Comic Con at PCC</a>: Comics, toys, trading cards, and more. </p>



<p><a href="https://capitalpridecenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F17620">Wed-in/Vow Renewal at Washington Park</a>: Get married or renew your vows before Pride.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKM_9G0uLtq/">Film &amp; Gender, Cam Girl, Comfort Object, Error Sparrow, Lady Ruby at Madison Theater</a>: Punk/glam rock/alt/emo.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evergreen things to do</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spectrumtheatre/">Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater</a>. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html">Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op</a>: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.artomi.org/visitexplore.php?The-Fields-Sculpture-Park-3">Art Omi</a>: The sculpture fields are awesome.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Day trip to MASS MoCA</a>: Pretty drive and a great museum.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.olana.org/">Olana State Historic Site in Hudson</a>: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.</p>



<p><a href="https://opalka.sage.edu/">Opalka Gallery</a>: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage&#8217;s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/">The NYS Museum</a>: Bunch of great exhibits and it&#8217;s right in your backyard.</p>



<p><a href="https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/">Go Hiking</a>: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!</p>



<p><strong>Farmer&#8217;s Markets</strong>: Saturday has <a href="https://www.troymarket.org/">Troy</a>, <a href="https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/">Saratoga</a>, and <a href="https://www.menandsfarmersmarket.com/">Menands</a> (year round), <a href="http://www.delmarmarket.org/">Delmar</a> (May through Oct), and <a href="https://www.colonie.org/departments/parksandrec/thecrossings/farmersmkt">Colonie</a> (May thru Sept). Sunday has <a href="https://www.schenectadygreenmarket.com/">Schenectady</a> (year round), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordmarket/">Waterford</a> (May through Oct).</p>



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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 15:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday May 30</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-153aa6f1f18c5e87cbaba2879c83f592"><em>high 78º low 56º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/hellseeker-goth-nite-5">Hellseeker at No Fun</a>: Goth night.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Keep Flying, Career Mode, Nick Rossi, You Betcha at Empire Underground</a>: Pop punk/emo/hardcore.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMtQWON0HQ/?img_index=1">Friday Fresh at the Pickle</a>: With DJ Show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/troy-pohl-inch-drab-stucco-tickets-1340097811629?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">Troy Pohl, Inch, Drab Stucco at Hangar on the Hudson</a>: Rock/pop.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quest-buds-bard-and-baker-takeover-tickets-1257359338629?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">Quest Buds at Bard and Baker</a>: Improv show inspired by D&amp;D.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/countdown-a-pre-pride-variety-show-tickets-1265783926799?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Countdown at Lark Hall</a>: Pre-pride variety show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ94abCuKpl/">Motion at the Madison at The Madison Theater</a>: With Relentless Moisture, Give Schizofrenics Firearms, Roblox Tycoon, Bug Day. Noise rock/free jazz/psych/art punk.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJsCnzzxZGF/">TroyAsia Night in Troy</a>: Asian food festival, games, music and more.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1698888930711888">2025 Pride Kickoff at Waterworks</a>: BBQ, music, and more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday May 31</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3bf61943010bdc328903e1a6b83ebb20"><em>high 65º low 51º, rainy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.nofuntroy.com/events/bellas-bartok">Bella&#8217;s Bartok, Turf &#8216;N&#8217; Turf at No Fun</a>: Folk/Americana/klezmer punk.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">New Monarchy, Off Guard, Cemetery Weather Empire Underground</a>: Alternative/rock/grunge.</p>



<p><a href="https://empirelivealbany.com/">Sunny Day Real Estate, Cloud Nothings at Empire Live</a>: Emo.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMtQWON0HQ/?img_index=1">Saturdayyee at the Pickle</a>: May Flowers early, followed by John Jamz.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour-with-monkey-the-crowbar-at-the-eleven-free-show-tickets-1266064175029?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">Monkey &amp; the Crowbar at the Eleven</a>: Free show. Grateful Dead adjacent tunes.</p>



<p><a href="https://openbaarmarket.com/upcoming-events">Openbaar Market at 946 Broadway</a>: Handmade vendors, local food, music, and more.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJuAHQqxqu2">Let Them Eat Cake at The Larkin</a>: Burlesque show.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.theegg.org/events/event/10000-maniacs/">10,000 Maniacs at The Egg</a>: 40th anniversary show.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday June 1</h2>



<p class="has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f69f4283f70e5ba258573aeeb4caa7e"><em>high 62º low 49º, cloudy</em></p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMtQWON0HQ/?img_index=1">Sunday Disco at the Pickle</a>: Day party starting at 2pm with food from Cafe Euphoria, music from Synes and Loca. Open decks start at 8pm.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/albanyhardcore/p/DJJj5b0Rvvm/">Spirtkiller, Cinnamon, Easy Blame, Unfortuneteller at Albany Social Justice Center</a>: Hardcore show.</p>



<p><a href="https://capregionvegans.org/veg-out/">Capital Region Veg Out in Troy</a>: Vegan food festival.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">All weekend</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.albany.com/event/armenian-festival-194922/">Armenian Festival in Watervliet</a>: Food, music, and more.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.albany.com/event/st-basil-greek-festival-126733/">Greek Festival in Troy</a>: Food, music, and more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Evergreen things to do</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spectrumtheatre/">Go see a movie at the Spectrum Theater</a>. Go see some some movies and be sure to grab a drink and snack and Delaware Supply before (or after).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.honestweight.coop/page/classes-at-the-co-op-331.html">Classes at Honest Weight Food Co-Op</a>: Free and low-cost community classes, events, and services.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.artomi.org/visitexplore.php?The-Fields-Sculpture-Park-3">Art Omi</a>: The sculpture fields are awesome.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Day trip to MASS MoCA</a>: Pretty drive and a great museum.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.olana.org/">Olana State Historic Site in Hudson</a>: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.</p>



<p><a href="https://opalka.sage.edu/">Opalka Gallery</a>: Check out the latest exhibit at Sage&#8217;s Opalka Gallery (closed Sundays).</p>



<p><a href="http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/">The NYS Museum</a>: Bunch of great exhibits and it&#8217;s right in your backyard.</p>



<p><a href="https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/">Go Hiking</a>: You live in an amazing area for hiking. Touch grass!</p>



<p><strong>Farmer&#8217;s Markets</strong>: Saturday has <a href="https://www.troymarket.org/">Troy</a>, <a href="https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/">Saratoga</a>, and <a href="https://www.menandsfarmersmarket.com/">Menands</a> (year round), <a href="http://www.delmarmarket.org/">Delmar</a> (May through Oct), and <a href="https://www.colonie.org/departments/parksandrec/thecrossings/farmersmkt">Colonie</a> (May thru Sept). Sunday has <a href="https://www.schenectadygreenmarket.com/">Schenectady</a> (year round), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordmarket/">Waterford</a> (May through Oct).</p>



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