Quality events for this weekend

Friday May 12

MFA Thesis Exhibition at UAlbany: Opening reception.

Senior Thesis Exhibition at Skidmore: Opening reception.

“Insane Clown President with Matt Taibbi at The Sanctuary for Independent Media: Dispatches from the 2016 election with contributing editor and columnist for Rolling Stone.

Mighty Fine, The Young Skulls at BSP: Punk/soul/rock and roll.

Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Jouska, Eternal Crimes, I Feel Okay at Takk House: All ages punk show.

Storytime Time with Ethan Ullman at Mopco Theater: Funny and true stories.

Albany Got Soul at Fuze: Monthly night of soul.

TGIF Yoga at Heartspace: Community class, In both Albany and Troy.

Saturday May 13

Albany Tulip Fest: It’s that time of year. With Minus the Bear, The Palms, Wild Adriatic, Dryer, Cannon the Brave, Jasper, Maurizio.

Sunhee’s Turns One: Celebrating one year of great Korean food. Party at 9pm.

BikeFest 7 at The Sanctuary for Independent Media: Troy Bike Rescue fundraiser.

State Champs at the Upstate Concert Hall: Local legends.

Super 400 at The Hangar: Troy Power Trio.

Berben and Wolff’s One Year Anniversary Party at Savoy: Celebrating a year of great vegan food.

Sunday May 14

Albany Tulip Fest: It’s that time of year. With Ramblin’ Jug Stompers, Dyer Switch Band, Sydney Worthley, Andrew Wheeler & Donna Marie Tritico, The Delfonics, Erin Harkes, and Holly and Evan.

Cyclofemme 2017 at Savile: Mother’s Day ride.

Seed Bomb Competition at The Sanctuary for Independent Media: Environmental art competiton.

All weekend

Art Omi: The sculpture fields are awesome.

Day trip to MASS MoCA: Pretty drive and a great museum.

The NYS Museum: Bunch of great exhibits and it’s right in your backyard.

Second-run movies at the Madison Theater: Only five bucks!

Movies at The Spectrum: First run, independent movies at a small centrally located theater.

Farmer’s Markets: Troy, Delmar, and Saratoga on Saturday, and Schenectady and Saratoga on Sunday.