Stuff to do this weekend
The Gruffalo, one of the Oscar-nominated shorts you can see this weekend at The Spectrum.
To go out, or not to go out. That is the question.
Take a look at what's after the jump before you answer.
We've pulled together a list of stuff to do this weekend that looks promising.
Got other plans? Share, please.
And have a fabulous weekend!
Troy Night Out
Troy Night Out turns four-years-old today. Celebrate with a stroll through the Collar City's shops and galleries. Don't forget the TNO Official-Unofficial After-party at Daisy Bakers with DJs and dancing starting at 9.
Sean Rowe and Railbird
Sean Rowe and Railbird have a joint album release party tonight at the old church at 431 Delaware in Albany. It starts at 9 pm -- and we hear it's BYOB. $6
Space out at EMPAC
Gérard Grisey: Le Noir de l'Étoile (Black of the Star) is music comprised of a percussion ensemble and radio pulsars from outer space. You can hear it for yourself at EMPAC. There's also a pre-concert talk about music and celestial bodies with an astrophysicist who studies black holes. The talk is free and starts at 6:30. The concert is $15 and begins at 8.
Music
+ Mirk will be at Jack's Place at The College of Saint Rose with Emily Warren and The Betters and Route 263 tonight. 7-11. $3 with Saint Rose ID / $7 without
+ Jersey punk rockers Hudson Falcons are at Valentine's tonight.
+ The Johnny Cash tribute Harold Ford & The Cash Band is at the Egg Saturday. $28
New York in Bloom
Ready for a little spring? The annual New York in Bloom show starts today at the State Museum and runs through Sunday. $5 today / $6 Saturday and Sunday. Don't skip the Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show and Sale on the 4th floor.
MASS MoCA
This is the last weekend to catch the impressive Material World exhibit at MASS MoCA. Also this weekend: the continuous loop play Habit.
Hakuna matata
This is the first weekend of The Lion King at Proctors. The show is in town for a month. There are still (a few) tickets available. Prices start at $20 and go up from there.
Oscar nominated shorts
The Spectrum is showing this year's Oscar-nominated animated and live action short films this weekend. Heads-up though--they're only showing at 1:05 and 4:05. While you're hanging out in the lobby before the show, check out Sebastien's new photography show -- with 8 new pieces from his collection The Unnoticed, "a small journey through abandoned memories of Upstate New York."
Opening night
The Schenectady Light Opera Company unveils its new theater this weekend with a performance of The Drowsy Chaperone. There are a few tickets still available for this weekend's performances. If you miss it this weekend you can still catch it next weekend. $18, $22 and $28.
Ease on down the road
Proctors Soul Cinema Series continues with a screening of The Wiz with Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Richard Pryor and Lena Horne tonight at at 7. It's presented by the It Came From Schenectady Film Festival, so there will be prizes and big comfy couches. $12
King Lear
The Spectrum is screening the National Theater of London's production of King Lear from The Donmar Warehouse on Sunday at noon.
Russian Winter Festival
On Saturday HVCC celebrates all things Russian at the Russian Winter Festival. Enjoy Russian food, music, art and culture on the Troy Campus from noon to 6. $5 adults / $3 kids
Swing
+ There's a swing dance with Georgie Wonders at the Holiday Inn in Albany tonight.
+ On Saturday Albany Elks lodge No. 49 hosts a swing dance with a free workshop at 25 South Allen St.
Home and Garden Show
The annual Saratoga Home and Garden Show is already underway at the City Center. More than 100 exhibitors will showcase indoor and outdoor home improvement products. $6 for adults. $1 for Kids 5-12. Under 5, free.
Hockey
The #5-ranked Union College men's hockey team has two games at home this weekend -- Friday vs. Quinnipiac, and Saturday vs. Princeton. Both games start at 7 pm.
Globetrotting
The Harlem Globetrotters are at the Times Union Center on Sunday at 2. Tickets range from $20 to $124.
Break a resolution
Dooo it! Here are some delicious ways to sideline your healthy resolutions.
Brunch
Linger over a boozy brunch with friends or start your weekend with a great diner breakfast.
Do something crafty
Here are some places where you can get help, crafting space and supplies.
Get outdoors
Give snowshoeing or cross country skiing a shot. You're almost out of winter.
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Last weekend to catch critically-acclaimed "Proof" at Albany Civic Theater - call ahead for reservations, though. We sold out last weekend and had to sadly turn away some patrons.
http://www.albanycivictheater.org/nowplaying.html
... said Amy on Feb 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM | link
I thought the NYS Museum is closed on Sundays.
... said Ron on Feb 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM | link
Nevermind, I see it is open specifically for this event.
... said Ron on Feb 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM | link
Spectrum King Lear is at Noon, not 2pm. Should be awesome! The Hamlet they showed was amazing.
... said Tess on Feb 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM | link
According to a facebook invite I got, Mirk will be at the Pearl Street Pub tonight, not St. Rose. Now I'm all confused!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=193386530683377&index=1
... said Summer on Feb 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM | link
Solidarity rally in support of Wisconsin public employees --noon Saturday at the Capitol. (Then go to the State Museum for New York in Bloom and the Gem & Mineral Show.)
... said chrisck on Feb 25, 2011 at 1:39 PM | link
New York in Bloom should never get billed above the Rock and Mineral show. NEVER!
... said tallboycan on Feb 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM | link
FYI - Lear was sold out when I got there at 11:30 AM. 2 more chances to see it - Monday and next Sunday. Recommend getting your ticket in advance.
Nice to see Albany so into murdering, bad parenting, eye-gouging, mind-losing, storm-tossing action with a bitch factor so high Joan Rivers would be leaning on a wall fanning herself. Not to mention sex and fools. Shakespeare goodness!
Got my ticket for next Sunday and looking forward to it!
... said Tess on Feb 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM | link