Stuff to do this weekend
Rosary Beard -- tonight at Steamer 10
On your mark, get set... weekend.
After today it should be mostly sunny with temperatures hovering around 70, and there's lots
going on -- from Cinco de Mayo to stand-up to music to Derby Day.
After the jump, a few items we thought you might enjoy.
Got other plans? Share with the group.
And whatever you're up to, have a fantastic weekend.
Farmers' markets are back outside
The outdoor season for local farmers' markets begins this weekend: Troy (Saturday), Saratoga (Saturday), and Schenectady (Sunday) are all back outside.
1st Friday
Tonight is 1st Friday in Albany. Art, music and performance at venues all around Albany. Here's the full schedule.
Post-1st Friday events include:
+ Roxxi Tart's Burlesque show at Paradiso .Doors at 9 show at 10. $12
+ Capital Swing Dance at 25 South Allen Street with the George Gee Swing Orchestra 8:30 - 11:30 $15
Laughs
MopCo.
MopCo.: You never know. The Mop and Bucket improv company has a new show Underground at Proctors. It's a mix of short-form scenes and improv games, and it's different every week. Friday at 8 pm - $14, $6
Phil Selman/Kevin Marshall
Veteran comic Phil Selman headlines this week's Comic Syndrome show on Saturday night at Savannah's in Albany. Local favorite Kevin Marshall will also do a set. $15 for the show and $25 for the show plus a three-course meal and preferred VIP seating. Doors open at 6:30, show at 7:30.
Theater
God of Carnage
The regional premiere of Yasmina Reza's comedy God of Carnage< is a Capital Rep this weekend. Tonight at 8 pm, Saturday at 3 pm and 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm - $20 - $60
Hair
Cohoes Music Hall presents the rock musical Hair. Friday at 8PM, Saturday 3PM & 8PM, Sunday 3PM - $26-$36
The Real Thing
Schenectady Civic opens its production of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing.Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm.
The Farnsworth Invention
Aaron Sorkin's play about the invention of television, The Fansworth Invention, opens this weekend at Albany Civic Theater.
Music
Friday: Rosary Beard at Steamer 10
An album-release celebration for the Matthew Loiacono/Hunter Sagehorn duo. With: Winterpills. 8 pm - $13 ahead / $15 at door
Friday: Big Head Todd and the Monsters at The Egg
It's more sweet than bitter, bitter than sweet. Apparently. 8 pm - $28
Friday: Tift Merritt at Helsinki Hudson
Alt country. 9 pm - $16 ahead / $18 at door
Friday: Gladys Knight at Proctors
Empress of Soul, with out Pips. 8 pm - $20 and up
Friday: Jim Keller Band at Valentine's
Former singer for Tommy Tutone (the "867-5309/Jenny" band). And he handles licensing for Philip Glass. 8 pm -
Friday: Downtown Albany Blues Music Competition
Thirteen acts at venues around downtown. 5-9 pm - free
Friday: Behemoth Music Festival at Putnam Den
With: Rawhead, Babe City, Black Ships, Goldtooth, Mr. Complex. 7 pm - $8
Friday: Tony Trischka at Caffe Lena
Ace banjo player, was Bela Fleck's banjo teacher.Ppart of the Caffe Lean's "Banjo Summit." 8 pm - $24 ahead / $26 at door
Friday: Gabriela Montero at Troy Music Hall
Improvisational virtuosa pianist. 8 pm - $30 and up
Saturday: Future Islands at Valentine's
Synth pop. 8 pm - $8
Saturday: Lea Salonga at Troy Music Hall
Broadway star who originated the role of Kim in Miss Saigon. 8 pm - $50 / $20 students
Saturday: ASO "Simply Sinatra" at The Palace
Featuring "modern Sinatra" Steve Lippia. 7:30 pm - $20 and up
Saturday: Peter Yarrow at Proctors
Of Peter, Paul and Mary. 7:30 pm - $28
Sunday: Suzy Bogguss at Cafe Lena
Country/western/folk. 7 pm - $35 ahead / $37 at door
Sunday: Christina Perri at Northern Lights
Mentioned if only because the video for one of her songs has been played 27 million times on YouTube (because of Twilight). 8 pm - $22
Fun with filmstrips
Friday at UAlbany: Multi-media artist Brian Dewan's hand drawn and soundtracked filmstrips are created to sound like old-school educational filmstrips. The show starts at 7 pm in Lecture Center 6 on the uptown UAlbany campus - free
Vanguard designer showhouse
This weekend you can check out the annual Vanguard Designer show house at the condos at 17 Chapel in Albany. This year's "house" is three beautifully decorated condos. $18 admission supports the Albany Symphony - free parking is available
CDCG 25th Annual Spring Brunch
Sunday at HVCC, sample homemade and professional culinary creations from 100 local food and beverage purveyors at Capital District Community Gardens' annual brunch. Music, an auction, children's activities and more. Proceeds benefit the Capital District Community Gardens and the Veggie Mobile. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, kids under 10 Free.
Flaherty On the Road Film Fest
The road component of the Flaherty Documentary Film Festival comes to The Sanctuary for Independent Media on Saturday night. They're screening two programs combining long-form and short form pieces. Here's more about the programs.
New York's extinct parrot
State Museum curator of birds Jeremy Kirchman will be giving a talk Saturday at the museum about the extinct Carolina Parakeet, the only parrot species native to the eastern United States. 1 pm - free
Bike Expo
Bike shops, rides, food, craft vendors, bike techs with advice, raffles and more at the 2nd Annual Bike Expo in Washington Park on Sunday. 10-4 - free
Sushi hands on
Ace sushi chef Yasuo Saso and his wife Kathy Saso (formerly of Saso's) are teaching a how-to class on sushi at Different Drummer's Kitchen at Stuyvesant Plaza on Saturday. California roll, cucumber roll, smoked salmon and asparagus roll, make-your-own sushi roll. 3 pm - $65
Final Cut Class
Talented local filmmakers Roman Jacquez and Kevin Craig West are teaching a day-long intensive how to use Final Cut Pro X Saturday at the Arts Center of the Capital Region. 9 am-5 pm - $155
Baby Animal Days at Indian Ladder Farms
Visit, pet and learn about the baby animals at Indian Ladder. Saturday and Sunday from 9-5. $5 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.
Saratoga Springs Horse Show
This is the first weekend of the Saratoga Springs Horse Show (formerly the St. Clements Horse Show). 8AM at the Saratoga Racecourse and Yaddo.Events are from 8-5 today through Sunday - $3 per person / under 12 free.
Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is in town this weekend at the TU Center Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 3 pm and 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm and 5 pm - tickets start at $14
Albany 1812: Albany History Fair
Sunday at Historic Cherry Hill: The 13th Annual Albany Historic Fair marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Period music, historic exhibits and children's activities at Historic Cherry Hill. Noon-4 pm - free
Derby Day
Saturday is the Kentucky Derby. If you're not much for the races you can use it as an excuse for a mint julep.
Ice cream
Kurver Kreme, The Snowman,Jack's Drive In in Wynantskill, and Jumpin' Jack's and lots of other seasonal joints are now open. Go to it!
Brunch
It's one of the best ways to spend a lazy weekend morning. Here are a few fun brunch options and some great diner breakfast stops.
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Ramp Fest!
http://rampfesthudson.com/
I've been ramped up about this and would totally go if I could. I just discovered ramps don't seem to exist in California and I'm sad.
... said jess on May 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM | link
Also:
- come to Saturday’s show at Savannah's with a group of 6 or more, each one of you will get $5 off your ticket.
- Present your college ID at the door and receive $5 off.
- State worker? That’s $5 off as well. Just show your ID at the door.
(note: discounts/deals can't be combined)
... said Kevin Marshall on May 4, 2012 at 12:01 PM | link
It's also First Friday for the village of Ballston Spa, if you happened to be in this neck of the woods. Many locations will be featuring local student's artwork too. 6-9 pm
... said julie on May 4, 2012 at 12:20 PM | link
Community Garage Sale at the Capital District Farmer's Market in Menands. May 5th from 9am to 1pm. I'm not running it or anything, but will be selling stuff there. :) Come see what treasures your neighbors have!
... said Linda on May 4, 2012 at 2:12 PM | link
Long time residents might be interested to know that my historical documentary, "From Albany to Saigon: Vietnam & the Capital Region" is now on line and free for streaming. if you have any trouble using the provided link just google Leibo Vietnam Vimeo that will get you to the correct site.
Professor Steven A. Leibo Ph.D.
The Sage Colleges
... said Steven Leibo on May 5, 2012 at 8:20 AM | link