Stuff to do this weekend
Ready. Set. Start your weekend. Looks like there's lots to do this weekend. And hey, the weather may not suck so much after all. Here are a few things you might want to try.
Tip-toe near the tulips
Albany's 60th Annual Tulip Festival kicks off tonight and continues through Sunday. And thanks to city gardener Judy Stacey, you'll have plenty to talk about at the event.
If you're feeling nostalgic the weekend music slate includes a show by The Spin Doctors (yes, we were surprised they're still together, too). And don't forget, tonight's your big chance to see "Night Fire", A-Town's floating, burning tulip.
Saratoga Film Forum
This week the film forum is screening "Caramel".
Billed as a smarter than the average chick flick, this film revolves around the lives of 5 Lebanese women who work in, or patronize, a Beirut beauty shop. Friday at 8pm and Sunday at 7 pm. $6
The Rev Records Following Friday Concert Series
Tonight Rev Records presents "Human Mix Tapes" at Point 5 in Albany at 7 pm. Bring a favorite song (and copies to distribute to the crowd if you can) and be prepared to share. Everybody sings tonight.
Pangea Day
On Saturday at 2 pm Proctor's Theater in Schenectady is showing Pangea Day, a live global film "event" from sites in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro. There are speakers, music and 24 short films. Sure, you can watch it on TV, online or on your mobile phone, but you can see it on the big screen at Proctors for free.
Eric Margan and The Red Lions
The Albany/NYC based group is playing downstairs at Valentine's Saturday night (8 pm). If you haven't heard them yet, you really should check them out. Ben Karis Nix and The Dig are also playing. $7
So what are you up to this weekend?
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This Saturday, May 10th from 11 a.m. - 4p.m. The Olana Partnership (9G Hudson, NY) is hosting an event to celebrate their Wagon House Education Center Ribbon Cutting. The event is open to the community and will include: Kids Crafts, BBQ, pond walk, story-telling, and a talk about the renovation process. House tours of Olana will be occurring during 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. as well. Bring the family!
... said Cheryl on May 9, 2008 at 7:14 PM | link