Quality events for this weekend vol. 86

Friday, May 17

Albany Sonic Arts Collective Presents trumpeter Arthur Brooks: Great to see this little space on Lark Street getting used! Also playing is Jefferson Pitcher.

WCDB Graduation Weekend Party at Elda’s: A handful of great local DJs will be holding down their last party at Elda’s.

Durable Living in the 21st Century Lecture at Basilica Hudson: Dr. Guy McPherson talks about climate change, energy decline and more.

The Spampinaoto Brothers at Valentine’s: Rich musical history spread throughout this group that will be playing an intimate venue in your town!

Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte and Doug E Fresh at the Palace: Spring Fest, hosted by Jamz 96.3.

Saturday, May 18

TBRs 3rd Annual Bike Fest: Music, food, bikes, beer, everything. If you have a remote interest in any of these it’s worth checking out and supporting TBR.

Re-Place Kahon:ios at the Foundry for Art Design + Culture: Art exhibit celebrating the peaceful return of 100 acres of land to the Haudenosaunee, League of Iroquois.

Richard Barone at Valentine’s: Former frontman of the Bongos, celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Cool Blue Halo”. With Blue Factory.

Joe Budden at DUO Lounge in Saratoga: Self explanatory.