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