THINGS 2 DO
MUSIC CLASSICAL
Berkshire Choral International, Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, 297 West St., Lenox, Mass. 2 p.m. Sunday. $27. 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.
POP, ROCK, FOLK, COUNTRY AND JAZZ
Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra, Glove Theatre, 42 North Main St., Gloversville. 7 p.m. Saturday. $20-$25. 518-752-4611 or theglovetheatre.com. Latin jazz and dance music.
The Avett Brothers, MVP Arena, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany. 7 p.m. Thursday. $63-$215. 800-745-3000 or mvparena.com. Folk-rock, Americana and bluegrass band from North Carolina.
Back in Black, Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $25-$35. 518-832-3484 0r mystrandtheater.org. AC/DC tribute act. With special guests, Motley Crue tribute band Live Wire 518. Battenkill Runs Through It River Festival, Battenkill Riverside Park, Route 29, Greenwich. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. 518-677-2545 or battenkillconservancy.org. Music from Tumblestop and Jester Fretless, kids activities, local food trucks, a silent auction and more.
The Beach Boys, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 800-745-3000 or spac.org. $44-$179. The Mike Love-fronted version of the legendary California surf pop-rock pioneers brings its “Endless Summer” tour to town. With special guest Dave Mason. Bluegrass Festival, Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Free-$20. 845-684-7133 or bearsvilletheater.com. Music from On the Trail, the Catskill Mountain String Band and the Grass Valley Band. Bodeans, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St., Great Barrington, Mass. 8 p.m. Saturday. $33-$43. 413-528-0100 or mahaiwe.org. Roots rock band from Wisconsin.
DJ Toast’s 35 Year Radio Anniversary Show with Smif-n-wessun, Empire Underground, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany. 8 p.m. Friday. $30-$35. 518-900-5900 or empirelivealbany.com. Brooklyn hip hop duo. Also on the bill: El Gant, DJ C, Nyce.
Dysfunktone, Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany. 8 p.m. Friday. Free. 518-599-5804 or larkhallalbany.com. Progressive jam-funk outfit.
The Fleetwood Mac Experience, Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes. 7:30 p.m. Friday. $39-$54. 518-434-0776 or thecohoesmusichall.org. A tribute to the classic British-american rock (and blues) band.
Sawyer Fredericks, Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. 8 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday. $22.50-$45. 518-583-0022 or caffelena.org. Folk-americana singer-songwriter who went from busking on the streets of Saratoga Springs to winning “The Voice.”
Fridays with Sergio Sericolo and Co.: “Falling for You” Tour, Eden Café, 269 Osborne Road, Albany. 7 p.m. Friday. 518-977-3771 or edenasc.com. Lucas Garrett, Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward. 7 p.m. Wednesday. $9-$12. 518-747-3421 or littletheater27.org. Indie-rock singer-songwriter. Gottagetgon 2024, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. Friday-monday. Free-$70. pickingandsinging.org. The annual family-friendly folk festival features performances by Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem, the Vox Hunters, Crys Matthews, Faux Paws and more.
The Heavy Heavy, Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Thursday, $30-$45; Friday, $40-$55. 845-679-2744 or levonhelm.com. Five-piece retro-inspired rock band. With special guests Sugadaisy.
Helm Family Midnight Ramble, Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock. 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $75-$110. 845-679-2744 or levonhelm.com. Playing the iconic music of The Band and Levon Helm. Special guests this month are Jimmy Vivino and Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving on Saturday, and Jimmy Vivino and Rock Academy Show Band on Sunday.
Howlin’ at the Moon: The Mammals, Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main St., Rotterdam Junction. 7 p.m. Thursday. $10. 518-374-0263 or schenectadyhistorical.org. Contemporary folk and Americana band, with opener Everest Rising. Jazz Vespers, First Reformed Church of Schenectady, 8 N. Church St., Schenectady. 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 518-377-2201 or frcschenectady.church. With We Be 3. Keep Flying & Don’t Panic, Empire Underground, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. $15-$20. 518-900-5900 or empirelivealbany.com. Double-bill of rock bands.
Khruangbin, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. 8 p.m. Sunday. 800-745-3000 or spac.org. $41-$231. Three-piece band from Houston who play psychedelic instrumentals and moody surf rock.
Cassandra Kubinski, Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. 7 p.m. Thursday. $15-$30. 518-583-0022 or caffelena.org. Pop singer-songwriter. Ryan Leddick, Pine Hollow Arboretum, 34 Pine Hollow Road, Slingerlands. 6 p.m. Sunday. Free-$10. 518-992-2033 or pinehollowarboretum.org. Folk-rock singer-songwriter.
Lena Go Round – Songwriter Showcase, Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. $5-$15. 518-583-0022 or caffelena.org. Reese Fulmer guest hosts Erin Harkes’ monthly showcase of local talent. This month’s featured songwriters are Jimi W., Seth Warden and Kate Mcdonnell.
Live from Church!, Christ Episcopal Church, 15 West High St., Ballston Spa. 6 p.m. Saturday. Free-$15. 518-885-1031 or christepiscopalballstonspa.com. Music from Jiro Dueñez, Sierra
Lancaster and Rozie Baker. Manticore, The Linda WAMC’S Performing Arts Center, 339 Central Ave., Albany. 8 p.m. Saturday. $25-$30. 518-465-5233 or thelinda.org. A tribute to Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Parker Mccollum, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. 7:30 p.m. Friday. 800-745-3000 or spac.org. $35-$200. Americana and country singer-songwriter. With special guest Corey Kent.
Memorial Meltdown, Charles R. Wood Park, 17-19 West Brook Road, Lake George. 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free-$225. 518-668-5771 or festivalcommons.com. A weekend full of music. Saturday: headliners the Revivalists, the Ryan Montbleau Band, the Mallett Brothers Band and the Rob Beaulieu Band. Sunday: headliners Dispatch, with Mihali, the Samples and Annie in the Water.
Mr. Gone, Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. 8 p.m. Saturday. $25. 518-832-3484 or mystrandtheater.org. Jazz group performing the music of Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters.
Off the Main Road, Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward. 7 p.m. Saturday. $9-$12. 518-747-3421 or littletheater27.org. Acoustic duo of Alan Dunham and Liz Winge.
Sharp Dressed Man, Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. 7:30 p.m. Friday. $20-$25. 518-832-3484 0r mystrandtheater.org. ZZ Top tribute band.
Shirah Brothers, First United Methodist Church of Lake George, 78 Montcalm St., Lake George. 9:46 a.m. Sunday. Free. 518-685-3098 or lakegeorgecommunitymethodist.org. The Southern gospel trio leads the Sunday service.
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Trio, Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. 8 p.m. Friday. $16-$32. 518-583-0022 or caffelena.org. Psychedelic Americana. Smash into Pieces, Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany. 7 p.m. Sunday. $20-$25. 518-900-5900 or empirelivealbany.com. Swedish alt-metal. Also on the bill: Versus Me. Son Lux, MASS MOCA, 1040 MASS MOCA Way, North Adams, Mass. 8 p.m. Saturday. $29-$79. 413-662-2111 or massmoca.org. Experimental electronica and post-rock trio who were also Oscar-nominated for their score to “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Songwriters’ Showcase, The Park Theater, 14 Park St., Glens Falls. 7 p.m. Thursday. $10. 518-792-1150 or parktheatergf.com. Hosted by Jimi Woodul and featuring Dustin Lowman, Belle Skinner and Marty Wendell.
Marty Wendell, Eden Café, 269 Osborne Road, Albany. 7 p.m. Saturday. $15. 518-977-3771 or edenasc.com. Rockabilly Hall of Famer.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
Adagio School of Dance & Music, Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. $35. 518-480-4878 or woodtheater.org. The dance school’s 11th Spring Dance Concert, “Let Your Eyes Experience … A History of Dance,” features classical pieces from the ballet “Gisselle,” along with contemporary dance, jazz, Broadway, ballet, hip hop and Latin Dance pieces.
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STAGE
“4,000 Miles,” Unicorn Theatre, 6 East St., Stockbridge, Mass. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday (runs through June 1). $54-$61. 413-997-4444 or berkshiretheatregroup.org. Amy Herzog’s play offers a compelling exploration of human connections, grief and the unanticipated paths to
solace. Set against the backdrop of New York City’s West Village, it’s the story of 21-year-old Leo and his spirited 91-year-old grandmother, Vera Joseph.
“Dragons Love Tacos,” Schacht Fine Arts Center Theater, Russell Sage College, 5 Division St., Troy. 10 a.m. Thursday. $15. 518-244-2263 or theatre.sage.edu. In this musical based on the children’s book by Adam Rubin, a boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the Dos and Don’ts of what to serve to dragons to eat.
“Driving Miss Daisy,” Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave., Albany. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday (runs through June 2). $11.49-$19.82. 518-462-1297 or albanycivictheater.org. Albany Civic Theater closes out its season with Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about an old Jewish woman and her African-american chauffeur in the American South who forge a relationship that grows and improves over the years.
“Native Gardens,” Curtain Call Theatre, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham. 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday (runs through June 9). 518-877-7529 or curtaincalltheatre.com. You can’t choose your neighbors. In Karen Zacarius’ comedy, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies.
“Tuesdays with Morrie,” Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 12 S. Church St., Schenectady. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Pay-what-you-will. 518-382-2081 or civicplayers.org. A staged reading of the adaptation of Mitch Albom’s book.
“You on the Moors Now,” Yulman Theater, Union College, 807 Union St., Schenectady. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (runs through June 2). $5-$15. 518-388-7129 or union.edu/theater-dance. What would happen if Elizabeth Bennet, Cathy Earnshaw, Jane Eyre and Jo March leaped out of their novels (“Pride and Prejudice,” “Wuthering Heights,” “Jane Eyre,” and “Little Women”) and ran away together?
FILM
2nd Annual Mayfly Film Festival, Jay Street Square, Schenectady. 7 p.m. Saturday. Free. 518-875-6230 or schoharierivercenter.org. Featuring documentaries, narratives, animations, and experimental films centered on different environmental issues. “Diner,” Schenectady County Public Library, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady. Noon Wednesday. Free. 518-388-4500 or scpl.org. (U.S., 1982) A group of college-age buddies struggle with their imminent passage into adulthood in 1959 Baltimore. “Freaks,” GE Theatre, Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady. 7 p.m. Thursday. $6-$9. 518-346-6204 or proctors.org. (U.S., 1932) A circus’ beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance. As with other It Came from Schenectady events, expect prizes, surprises, comfy sofas and a convenient bar.
“In the Mood for Love,” Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. 518-832-3484 or mystrandtheater.org. (Hong Kong/france, 2000) Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.
“June Again,” Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen St., Glens Falls. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 518-792-6508 or crandalllibrary.org. (Australia, 2021) During a fleeting bout of lucidity from her dementia, June Wilton has precious little time to bring together her estranged children, save the family business, and rekindle an old flame.
“Monkey Business,” Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. 1 p.m. Thursday. Free. 518-765-2791 or voorheesvillelibrary.org. (U.S., 1952) A chemist finds his personal and
professional life turned upside down when one of his chimpanzees finds the fountain of youth.
Movies Under the Stars! “The Lion King,” SUNY Plaza, Broadway, Albany. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Free. lovealbany.com (U.S., 1994) Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
COMEDY
Ben Bankas, Funny Bone Comedy Club Restaurant, Crossgates Mall, Guilderland. 7 p.m. Thursday. $32. 518-313-7484 or albany.funnybone. Standup comedy.
Berkshire Comedy Festival, Barrington Stage Company, 122 North St., Pittsfield, Mass. 8 p.m. Thursday-saturday. $29. 413-236-8888 or barringtonstageco.org. Each show features a line-up of comedians from the New England area, from the New York City comedy scene and beyond. The Comedy Works All-stars, The Comedy Works, 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 8 p.m. Friday; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $20-$25. 877-565-3849 or thecomedyworks.com/saratoga. Standup comedy.
Tim Dillon, Rivers Casino & Resort, 1 Rush St., Schenectady. 6 p.m. Thursday. $69-$119. 518-579-8800 or riverscasino.com. Standup comedy. The Long and Short of It, The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N. Jay St., Schenectady. 8 p.m. Friday. $7-$15. 518-577-6726 or mopco.org. Short and long form improv all in one night. Sherrod Small, Funny Bone Comedy Club Restaurant, Crossgates Mall, Guilderland. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday; 6:30 p.m. Sunday. $22. 518-313-7484 or albany.funnybone. Standup comedy. Spontaneous Broadway, The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N. Jay St., Schenectady. 8 p.m. Saturday. $8-$17. 518-577-6726 or mopco.org. Improvised musical comedy show.
WORDS & IDEAS
Courage & Cancer: An Evening of Stories, Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes. 5:30 p.m. Thursday. $60-$75. 518-434-0776 or thecohoesmusichall.org. An evening of hope, community, joy and
inspiration as cancer survivors and those affected by cancer tell true, personal stories on stage which bring to life the realities of living with cancer, to benefit the New York Oncology Hematology Community Cancer Foundation.
“Each One Inspired Lecture Series: G. Peter Jemison 1687 War (after Guernica),” Huxley Theater, 222 State Museum, Madison Ave., Albany. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Free. 518-474-5877 or nysm.nysed.gov. Artist G. Peter Jemison will discuss the historical events that inspired his piece “1687 War (after Guernica).” Artist G. Peter Jemison will discuss the historical events that inspired his piece “1687 War (after Guernica).” Jemison is a contributing artist to the “Each One Inspired: Indigenous Art Across the Homelands” exhibit that is currently on view at the state museum.
Stuart Turton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, 86 Congress St., Saratoga Springs. 6 p.m. Wednesday. $41.84 (includes copy of book). 518-682-4200 or northshire.com. The author discusses his inventive, high-concept new murder mystery, “The Last Murder at the End of the World,” with fellow bestselling mystery author Eric Rickstad, author of “Lilith.”
FAMILY FUN
2024 Albany Memorial Day Parade, Albany. 9:30 a.m. Monday. Free. The parade starts at the corner of Central Avenue and Partridge Street and finishes at Academy Park.
2024 Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. 9 a.m. Saturday. Free. The parade route starts just north of Union Fire Company on Route 50 and stops at the bridge just south of the fire house for a small ceremony. The parade continues to Veteran's Memorial Park on Low Street. While there, they will again honor all who have served our country.
62nd Annual Rotterdam Memorial Day Parade, Mohonasen High School, 2072 Curry Road, Schenectady. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. From Mohonasen High School on Curry all the way to Sunrise Boulevard, Town Hall. Americade, Lake George. Wednesday (runs through June 1). Various prices. 518-547-1502 or americade.com. The annual motorcycle rally begins, kicking off a several days of bike shows, lake cruises, barbecues, music and comedy shows, seminars, block parties, stunt shows, riding games, contests, prizes and more. Bethlehem’s Memorial Day Parade, American Legion Post 1040, 16 West Poplar Drive, Delmar. 11 a.m. Monday. Free. The Bethlehem Police Color Guard will lead the parade down Elsmere Avenue, turning right onto Kenwood Avenue, turning left onto Adams Place, turning right onto Adams Street, finally turning right onto Delaware Avenue and proceeding to the Veterans Memorial Park by the Rail Trail bridge. At the conclusion, there will be the Annual Town Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park complete with wreath laying, rifle salute and taps, and flag raising.
Castleton Memorial Day Parade, Castleton. 10 a.m. Monday. Free. The parade steps off at Boltwood Avenue and Seaman Avenue and is followed by a ceremony at Mountain View. Cohoes Annual Memorial Day Parade, Columbia Street, Cohoes. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. The parade will commence at West End Park and travel east along Columbia Street and then north along Remsen Street to Canal.
Glens Falls/queensbury Memorial Day Parade, Glens Falls. 10 a.m. Monday. Free. The parade starts on Glen Street from Maple Street and ends at Crandall Park where a ceremony will take place at the Victory & Peace Monument.
Lake George Memorial Day Parade, Lake George. 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. The parade steps off from West Brook Road and goes to Shepard Park where a ceremony will take place. North Greenbush Memorial Day Parade, North Greenbush Town Hall, 2 Douglass St., Wynantskill. 1 p.m. Monday. Free. The parade route goes down Main Avenue to Route 150 to Marion Avenue to Brookside Avenue back to Main Avenue to Town Hall. At that time, there will be ceremonies in front of Town Hall followed by a picnic in the back of Town Hall and at the American Legion.
Rensselaer Memorial Day Parade, Washington Avenue, Rensselaer. 1 p.m. Sunday. Free. The parade begins in front of the Beverwyck Cemetery on Washington Avenue, take the Third Street route and continue onto Partition Street to Broadway and will end at Huyck Park on Washington Street. Closing ceremonies will be held immediately after the parade at the monument in Huyck Park.
Sand Lake Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, Sand Lake. 10 a.m. Monday. Free. The parade route is from Averill Avenue in Westfall Village to the Sand Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park on Route 43. Ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Veterans Park. South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade, Glens Falls. 6 p.m. Friday. Free. The parade goes from Main Street to 5th Street and ends with a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Stillwater Memorial Day Parade, Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. 6 p.m. Free. The parade route will be along Hudson Avenue from Burns Bridge Road to Montgomery Place.
Town of East Greenbush Memorial Day Parade, East Greenbush Bowling Center, 570 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. The parade will begin at the East Greenbush Bowling Center and proceed down Columbia Turnpike, pause at the cemetery, and conclude with a ceremony at Melvin Roads American Legion.
Voorheesville Memorial Day Parade & Celebration, corner of Route 85A and Circle Drive, Voorheesville. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. A full day of festivities follows the parade, beginning with ceremonies at Nichols Park, followed by Kiwanis children’s races. There will also be a barbecue, annual village party, live music from Electric City Horns and fireworks after dark. Watervliet Memorial Day Parade, Watervliet High School, 1245 Hillside Drive, Watervliet. 10 a.m. Monday. Free. The parade will start at the Watervliet High School and head down 19th Street to Veteran's Memorial Park.
AUDITIONS
Schenectady Light Opera Company, 427 Franklin St., Schenectady. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (also Thursday). 518-730-7370 or sloctheater.org. Needed: Singing actors for a September production of “School of Music.”