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The week ahead

Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (a slow start), to poetry, to baseball, to movies, to Chinese archaeology, to a place where everyone is above average, to jazz...

Weather

Here's the paraphrased forecast:

Monday: Rainy, maybe a thunderstorm. Cloudy. Highs in the low 70s.

Tuesday: Cloudy, maybe some rain. Highs around 70.

Wednesday: Some sun, maybe some rain. Mid 70s.

Thursday: Sunny and low 80s.

Friday: Sunny, chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 80s.

Weekend: Some sun, maybe a thunderstorm. Mid 80s.

Slow start this week.

Poetry

Monday: Poet and performer Jon Sands will be at the Arts Center of the Capital Region sharing some of his work. Sands has toured nationally and internationally as a performer. (That clip above is a bit sober -- this one is funny.) 7 pm - free

While you're there: Check out the Fence Salon exhibition. On Friday there's a reception for the exhibit, a pool from which the Fence Select show is derived, from 5-9 pm.

Swimming

Most of the pools and beaches in the Capital Region are now open for the summer.

Baseball

The ValleyCats are at home all this week, with a game every day Monday-Saturday. They start with a three-game series against the Lowell Spinners, followed another three-gamer with the Connecticut Tigers. Monday is Bark in the Park night (dogs allowed -- and, no, they don't need a ticket). Wednesday is 50 cent hot dog night. all games at 7 pm -$5.50 (and up) ahead / $6.50 (and up) same day

Unearthed

Recently opened at The Clark: Unearthed: Recent Archaeological Discoveries from
Northern China, which includes "recent archaeological discoveries from the Shanxi and Gansu provinces never before seen outside of China." And while you're in Williamstown, you might stop by the Williams College Museum of Art.

Hugo and Hunger

Playing on the main stage at Proctors this week: the movies Hugo (Wednesday and Thursday) and The Hunger Games (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). various times - $5

Billboard art

The Billboard Art Project's Albany display on Fuller Road starts July 2. This Friday, a exhibition of previous work from the project opens at Collar Works in Troy. Billboard Art Project director David Morrison will be at the reception for a short talk and Q&A. Friday 5-9 pm - free

Prairie Home

Saturday: The public radio show A Prairie Home Companion will be broadcasting live from Tanglewood. Arlo Guthrie is among the guests that will join Garrison Keillor. 5:45 pm - $21 and up

Music

Monday: Reel Big Fish at Upstate Concert Hall
Had that one reel big song. 7:30 pm - $15 ahead / $17 day of

Tuesday: Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Colonial Theatre (Pittsfield, MA)
The Black Crowes Chris Robinson. 7:30 pm - $25 and up

Wednesday: Aquanett at Rockin' on the River in Troy
"New England's most authentic 80s tribute band." 5 pm - free

Thursday: Roger Waters at the TU Center
Playing The Wall. 8 pm - $58 and up

Thursday: Dickey Betts & Great Southern at Alive at Five
Southern rock guitarist, founding member of Allman Brothers Band, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductee. With: Kirsten Thien. 5 pm - free

Friday: Aerosmith & Cheap Trick at the TU Center
Rocking to retirement. 7:30 pm - $63 and up

Friday: Brad Paisley at SPAC
Big country star. (Also a kids-in-free concert -- one kids ticket for every adult ticket bought.) 7:30 pm - $35 and up

Friday: Nick Zammuto at Helsinki Hudson
Formerly of The Books. 9 pm - $15

Friday: Dan Bern at Caffe Lena
"Folky troubadour." 8 pm - $18 ahead / $20 at door

Saturday and Sunday: Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC
Among the many performers: Maceo Parker, Diana Krall, and Esperanza Spalding. $55 and up

Saturday: The Skatalites at Red Square
Jamaican ska greats. With: The Big Takeover. 8 pm - $17 ahead / $20 at door

Saturday: Patrick Watson at MASS MoCA
A little like Andrew Bird. (NPR Tiny Desk video.) 8 pm - $12 ahead / $16 day of

Saturday: Sidi Touré at Helsinki Hudson
North African blues. 9 pm - $15

Saturday: Hammell on Trial at Valentine's
One-man acoustic punk. With: Blue Factory. 8 pm

Saturday: Madang & Sound at The Egg
Night of traditional Korean music and performing arts. 7 pm - $15 adults / $10 kids

Saturday: Emily's Army at Jillian's
Teen punk rock band, includes Bill Joe Armstrong's kid. 8 pm - $10

Sunday: Smart Cops at Valentine's
Italian punk rock. 7 pm

These are a just a few things for this week. Know of something people should be looking forward to this week? Please share!

Look for our "Stuff to do this weekend" post on Friday.

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