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NY Writers: Ayad Akhtar & Willie Perdomo – Kickass Writer’s Festival
Pendragon Theatre 15 Brandy Brook, Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesTo kick off the Kickass Writer's Festival, 2021-22 NYS Author Ayad Akhtar and 2021-22 NYS Poet Willie Perdomo will read at Pendragon Theatre.
Summer on Central Week 3 w/ Precious Metals / Sydney Worthley / North by North / O-Man and the Nite Trippers
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Linda hosts the third of its free outdoor “Summer on Central” music series, ft. Precious Metals, Sydney Worthley, North by North and more.
North Country Author Showcase – Kickass Writers Festival
The Garagery at Grizle T's 53 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesThe Adirondack Center for Writing presents its North Country Author Showcase, part of its Kickass Writers Festival in Saranac Lake.
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado at BluSeed Studios – Kickass Writers Festival
BluSeed Studios Inc. 24 Cedar St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesJoin a convo with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, first Peruvian woman to climb Mt. Everest, and first openly gay woman to climb The Seven Summits.
Summer of Soul (…Or When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesFree screening of Summer of Soul (...Or When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), the award-winning doc by Questlove on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and the explosion of Black music, art, and pride, that made history that summer.
Acoustic Night w/ Justin Friello, Angelina Valente, AGE of the BEAR
The Planter 109 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesSwing by The Planter for a relaxing Saturday night of original acoustic music by Justin Friello, Angelina Valente, and AGE of the BEAR.
Frigg (w/ Alasdair Frasier & Natalie Haas)
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesFinnish folk septet Frigg will surely dazzle the crowd when they perform for free on the Music Haven Stage in Schenectady's Central Park.
Banned Books Library Celebration!
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesCelebrate the launch of Little Liberty Library, a free library box in Caffe Lena's courtyard dedicated to frequently banned books.
Magnolia Boulevard
Party on the Patio - Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesMagnolia Boulevard rock Party on the Patio at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, a weekly outdoor free concert series every Thursday.
Harbor Jam 2022 feat. Separate Ways – A Tribute to Journey
Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater Mohawk Harbor Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesCatch the FREE Harbor Jam 2022 Concert Series at The Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater in Schenectady, feat. Separate Ways - A Tribute To Journey.
William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesWilliam Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors is a two-night presentation on the Music Haven stage in Schenectady, performed by Will Kempe's Players.
Albany LatinFest 2022
Washington Park 35 Willett St., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Capital Region's premier Latin festival has music from Ritmo Caliente and more, plus food, vendors, kids' fun and cultural performances.
Summer on Central Week 4 w/ ShortWave RadioBand / Pony in the Pancake / Girl Blue / Side-B
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Linda hosts the last 2022 free outdoor “Summer on Central” concert, ft. ShortWave RadioBand, Pony in the Pancake, Girl Blue, and Side-B.
William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesWilliam Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors is a two-night presentation on the Music Haven stage in Schenectady, performed by Will Kempe's Players.
Planet Vintage
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesStop down to No Fun in Troy, for Planet Vintage, a special pop-up vintage clothing market with vendors and all sorts of treats.
Hanzolo (w/ IAMDYNAMITE) – Rockin’ on the River at The Waterfront
River Street Market 433 River St., Troy, NY, United StatesHanzolo are headlining Rockin' on the River at The Waterfront in Troy, a free outdoor concert series at River Street Market. With IAMDYNAMITE.
Albany Twilight Market (September)
Albany Twilight Market 683 Broadway, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Albany Twilight Market by Osteal Blossoms is a rotating vendor market with an emphasis on strange, dark, alt, unique, and unusual.
Sixth Annual Mind Body Soul Expo Saratoga
Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe Mind Body Soul Expo returns to Saratoga Springs for its sixth annual installment, at the CIty Center hall. Free admission for all.
Mal Maiz
Party on the Patio - Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesMal Maiz headline Party on the Patio at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, a weekly outdoor free concert series every Thursday.
Oktoberfest 2022 Kickoff
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company 6882 Amsterdam Rd., Glenville, NY, United StatesOktoberfest 2022 at Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. kicks off on Sept. 10 with food, games, live music and cold pints of Fall Tree Oktoberfest!
Schenectady Caribbean Day
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesSchenectady Caribbean Day is a festive time to observe, participate in and celebrate Caribbean culture and heritage, with authentic music & more.
518 Musicians’ Guild Meetup – Musician Mindset with Aaron Rhoades
CM School of Fine Arts 17 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY, United StatesAt the Sept. 518 Musicians' Guild Meetup, hosts want to hear from local musicians, and will present "Musician Mindset w/ Aaron Rhoades."
Hops & Harvest 2022 feat. Sam Bush
Empire State Plaza 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesThis annual event has craft beer, a pie-eating contest, lawn games, hops presentations, glass etching, and live music with Sam Bush and more!
Witness: A Documentary
GE Theatre at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesJoin Proctors for a FREE screening and discussion of Witness: A Documentary, centered on Albany mosque Imam Yassin Aref, and an elaborate FBI sting.
Yam Yam
Party on the Patio - Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesYam Yam headline Party on the Patio at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, a weekly outdoor free concert series every Thursday.
Zoku Metsu / Lunacy / Chew
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNYC avant jazz/Kraut rock duo Zoku Metsu headline Super Dark Thursday at No Fun in Troy. With guests Lunacy and Chew.
Local Legends in Kodachrome: The Photographic Works of Stephanie J Bartik
Eden Cafe 269 Osborne Rd., #3, Albany, NY, United StatesThe work of local photographer Stephanie J Bartik -- who's captured many local legends -- gets a proper exhibition at Eden Cafe in Albany.
PearlPalooza 2022
Downtown Albany N. Pearl St. and Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesPearlPalooza 2022 -- Downtown Albany’s free all-ages music festival -- returns to N. Pearl St. and Sheridan Ave. for its 13th year.
Male Patterns Record Release Show (w/ Dead Low, Cretin Hop)
Rare Form Brewing Co. 90 Congress St., Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective presents a free show feat. Male Patterns, in honor of their new LP, plus Dead Low, at Troy, NY's Rare Form Brewing Co.
Lark Hall Vintage Market
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesLark Hall Vintage Market will feature clothing, furniture and home goods from over 20 local vintage sellers, plus food, music and drinks!