What’s Up, Upstate? – Weekend of October 24 – October 27

What’s Up, Upstate? – Weekend of October 24 – October 27

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in the 518? Well, you’re in luck — there’s a ton of awesome stuff going on, starting today and going into Spooky Saturday and Sunday. It’s Hallo-weekend, guys! This means two things: it’s time to dress up, go out and have fun, and after this weekend I’ll stop making bad Halloween related puns.

Let’s begin!

Thursday:

Live Music:

  • Open Mic w/ Kelly Maguire / 7:30pm / Rustic Barn Pub in Troy 
  • Keller Williams / 8:00pm / Skyloft in Albany 
  • Chaos Collective Halloween Party / 8:00pm / The Low Beat in Albany 
  • The Cat’s Chicks with Picks / 8:00pm / Putnam Place in Saratoga 
  • Paul Graves Trio, Austin Bonk, Andrew Mirable / 9:00pm / Parish Public House in Albany 

Live Comedy:

  • Spamilton: An American Parody / 1:30pm / Proctors in Schenectady 
  • Righteous & Ratchet / 7:30pm / Albany Funny Bone 
  • Gary Vider & Guests / 7:30pm / Comedy Works in Saratoga 

Arts, Causes & Wellness:

  • Film: Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles / 12:00pm / Proctors in Schenectady 
  • Schenectady LGBTQ Youth Group / 6:00pm / Schenectady YMCA
  • Homecoming for Habitat for Humanity / 5:00pm / The Linda in Albany 
  • The Rev Presents Lori Anderson Moseman and Amanda Deutch / 7:00pm / Russell Sage College in Troy

Bars, Nightclubs and Dance Nights:

  • Swing Night / 8:00pm / Speak Easy 518 in Albany 
  • Therapy Thursday / 11:00pm / Waterworks in Albany 

Seasonal Fun:

  • 2019 Shaker Holiday Market / 10:00am / Shaker Heritage Society in Albany 
  • Capitol Hauntings Tour / 5:00pm / Empire Plaza in Albany 
  • Haunted History Pub Crawls / 5:30pm / Historic Albany Foundation 

Friday:

Live Music:

  • Groovestick / 7:00pm / Indian Ladder Farms & Cidery in Altamont 
  • Lil TJAY Live / 7:00pm / Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park 
  • Bruce Cockburn / 7:30pm / The Egg in Albany
  • Bradley and Michael of Annie in the Water / 7:30pm / The Barrelhouse in Saratoga 
  • Pass the AUX Guest DJ Nite with Maggot Brain / 8:00pm / Pint Sized in Albany 
  • Bella’s Bartok w/ Useless Cans / 9:00pm / Parish Public House in Albany 
  • Knot Dead / 9:00pm / Lost and Found 

Live Comedy:

  • Spamilton: An American Parody / 7:30pm / Proctors in Schenectady 
  • Nick Offerman / 8:00pm / Palace Theatre in Albany 

Arts, Causes & Wellness:

  • 2019 Digital Media Summit / 11:30am / Proctors in Schenectady 
  • Unseen / 5:00pm / Collar Works in Troy 
  • October Troy Pop Up Art Show / 5:00pm / Troy 
  • Art’s Bar / 5:30pm / The Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy 
  • Troy Mystery & Mayhem History Tour / 6:30pm / Downtown Troy BID
  • Costumes & Cans: Food Drive & Fundraiser / 9:00pm / Savoy Taproom in Albany 

Food & Drink:

  • Johnny Cupcakes x Berben & Wolff’s / 5:00pm / Berben & Wolff’s in Troy

Bars, Nightclubs and Dance Nights:

  • Masquer80’s Ball / 8:00pm / Schenectady Armory 
  • Fresh Squeeze Fridays / 11:00pm / City Beer Hall in Albany 

Seasonal Fun:

  • 2019 Shaker Holiday Market / 10:00am / Shaker Heritage Society in Albany
  • Capitol Hauntings Tour / 5:00pm / Empire Plaza in Albany  
  • Halloween Party at the Mansion / 6:00pm / Van Schaick Mansion
  • Field of Horrors / 6:00pm / Troy 
  • Boss Girl Halloween / 9:00pm / The Ice House in Saratoga 
  • Cretin Hop: Halloween / 9:30pm / The Fuze Box in Albany 
  • Franklin Alley Halloween Party / 10:00pm / Franklin Alley Social Club in Troy 
  • Waterworks Halloween Costume Contest / 11:00pm / Waterworks in Albany 

Saturday:

Live Music:

  • Skeeter Creek / 1:00pm / Altamont Vineyard 
  • Sam Bush Band and Travelin McCourys / 7:00pm / The Egg
  • Aqueous w/s/g Lespecial / 8:00pm / Putnam Place in Saratoga 
  • The Refrigerators / 8:00pm / Skyloft in Albany 
  • Kansas / 8:00pm / Palace Theatre in Albany 
  • ByrdHouse Grand Reopening with Ugly Muppets, Delphino and El Modernistsb / 8:30pm / Byrdhouse in Albany
  • Halloween Party w/ Nose Dive, The War Lovers, Polycarp / 8:30pm / Pauly’s Hotel in Albany 
  • Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets Big Band / 9:00pm / The Hollow in Albany 
  • Purple Stuff Halloween Party / 9:00pm / Kris’ Mid City Tavern in Menands 

Arts, Causes & Wellness:

  • Albany Record Riot! / 10:00am / Red Lion Hotel in Albany 
  • Art’s Bar / 11:00am / Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy 
  • null//void apparel Fall 2019 Launch Party / 6:00pm / Berben & Wolff’s in Albany 

Festivals and Farmer’s Markets:

  • Troy Farmers Market / 9:00am / Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
  • South End Market / 10:00am / Albany South End Market 
  • Saratoga Springs Annual Fall Festival / 11:00am / Downtown Saratoga 

Seasonal Fun:

  • Shaker Holiday Market / 10:00am / Shaker Heritage Society in Albany
  • Albany Halloween Bar Crawl / 3:00pm / LAX Restaurant in Albany 
  • Haunted Voices / 7:00pm / Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany 
  • 6th Annual HOLLOWeen Bash / 9:00pm / The Hollow in Albany
  • Philly’s Beetlejuice Ball / 9:00pm / 215 Lounge in Latham 
  • 90s Halloween Dance Party / 10:00pm / The Fuze Box in Albany 
  • City Fear Hall / 10:00pm / City Beer Hall in Albany 
  • Hunk Gunk: Halloween / 10:00pm / Rocks in Albany 
  • Zombie Saturday Costume Contest / 11:00pm / Waterworks in Albany  

Misc.:

  • Saratoga Comic Con / Saratoga Springs

Sunday:

Live Music:

  • Recon, Full Blown Chaos / 5:00pm / The Fuze Box in Albany 
  • In This Moment / 6:00pm / Palace Theatre in Albany 
  • Miss Paula, the Twangbusters, more / 7:00pm / The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy 
  • Savoy After Dark: Birdgangs, Safety Meeting, Galene / 8:00pm / Savoy Taproom in Albany 
  • Greasy Grass, Mighty Tortuga, Imaginary Friends / 8:30pm / Pauly’s Hotel in Albany 

Live Comedy:

  • Dave Landau / 7:00pm / Albany Funny Bone 

Arts, Causes & Wellness:

  • Rocky Horror Shadowcast / 12:00am / The Linda in Albany 
  • YOHB? Feeds the Pets / 12:00pm / Forever 21 in Albany 
  • Sunday Supper Potluck / 5:00pm / Pride Center of the Capital Region in Albany 
  • W1shful Th1nking + 5ifthplace Mural Painting + Pop-up / Creative Connections Clubhouse in Amsterdam 

Food & Drink:

  • Sunday Brunch / 10:00am / Savoy Taproom in Albany 
  • Board Game Brunch / 11:00am / Bard & Baker in Troy  
  • Baby got, Brunch / 11:00am / Lost & Found in Albany 
  • Stiletto Brunch / 11:00am / The Linda in Albany 
  • Yappy Hour: Halloween Edition / 12:00pm / Nine Pin Cider in Albany 

Festivals and Farmer’s Markets:

  • Schenectady Outdoor Farmers Market / 10:00am / City Hall in Schenectady 

Seasonal Fun:

  • Lark St. Halloween Parade & Fall Market / 12:00pm / Washington Park Farmers Market in Albany
  • Field of Horrors / 6:00pm / Troy  

Misc.:

  • Saratoga Comic Con / Saratoga Springs 

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