There’s a ton of events on their calendar. If you’re comfortable going out and looking for live music, they have you covered. There’s something for everyone: hardcore, indie, house, etc.
If you’re looking for a lower key kind of thing, check out the Whiskey Pickle, who have had a lot of artists performing lately. It’s also a nice non-pretentious cocktail bar.
Looks like my days of hating on Troy for having zero live music is officially over.
From their Instagram:
Here is the plan. We are slated to officially open FRIDAY DECEMBER 10TH! First show is 12/11 with @godblesstheabyssmals, @dyr_faser & @y33ba. Lot going on here right off the bat thanks to @100psychicdreams. Go to our Eventbrite page to secure a spot for the @ponyinthepancake Holiday Party ($5) & No Fun NYE with @candyambulanceband, @lavedamusic, @cindycanesvcks & @roost.world ($10 with champagne toast). Opened up some more @anothermichaelofficial tickets too! While the size of the room is decent, space is finite, and these two will most likely fill up. Link in bio for the Eventbrite ticket page. Everything else is free. STOKED to open the doors and see how this evolves. See you soon. Spread the word. Can’t wait to enjoy some really good beers with you all. Have a nice weekend. ✌️
Eventbrite link here. So pumped for Troy to have a proper music venue!
Opening up in the Brown Bag’s old spot, Berben & Wolff’s is officially coming to Troy. The new location’s menu is below, and I’m excited to see they will be offering fries in many variations, as well as an upgrade onto their sandwiches. Other new menu items include Mozzarella Sticks and Southern Fried Cauliflower. The sandwich board appears to match the Albany location.
Cretin Hop at Fuze: Rock and roll dance party.
Troy Night Out: Arts, music, food, drinks and more around Troy.
BURLY, Bruiser&Bicycle at the Arts Center: Indie/psych/folk.
Dj Tgif, Dj Show, Dj Tek, Dj King Bully, Dj Syxx Figgaz at Albany Cap Center: Hip-hop/dancehall/etc.
Maestro Showdown at Mopco.: Improv comedy show.
Pink Nois at Jupiter Hall: With Andre the Giant, NXNES, Sydney Schizzano, Thai and Soo Do Koo.
Haze Chamber at Pint Sized: Psych night.
TGIF Yoga at Heartspace: Community class, In both Albany and Troy.
Stellar Young at Parish Public House: EP release show with The Afternoon Edition.
Eliot Chang at Proctors: Stand up. Part of the Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show series.
Spontaneous Broadway at Mopco.: Improv musical.
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy at Proctors: “mind-bending whirlwind of a show”.
Owen Manure, Arch Fiends, Phantom Sleeze at Paulys: Punk/hardcore.
DJ’s SVB, Jen Haley, Goldee Dust, Rally at River St Pub: Dance party with lady DJs all night.
Victory Soul Orchestra, Hartley’s Encore at The Hollow: Afro-funk/soul. Album release party.
90s Night at City Beer Hall: Dance party.
Record Riots at Ramada Plaza: Big ole record show.
Annual Ice Skating Party at Buckingham Pond: Celebrate and enjoy the winter.
Shape and Shadow: The Sculpture of Larry Kagan at Albany Institute: Sunday Lecture.
Art Omi: The sculpture fields are awesome.
Day trip to MASS MoCA: Pretty drive and a great museum.
Olana State Historic Site in Hudson: Rotating weekly programs and a landscape to get lost in.
The NYS Museum: Bunch of great exhibits and it’s right in your backyard.
Movies at The Spectrum: First run movies at a small centrally located theater.
Farmer’s Markets: Troy, Delmar, and Saratoga on Saturday, and Schenectady and Saratoga on Sunday.
Did I miss something? Please let me know!
EMPAC has published their Spring 2019 calendar of events. There’s always some incredibly interesting dance performances, talks, films, music performances, and more. Work your way through the catalog of events and do your best to attend any that spark your interest.