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Top Weekend Picks: June 21-23, 2024

Top Weekend Picks: June 21-23, 2024

Plus, music listings for the entire Capital Region

Phat Chiem
June 21, 2024

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Arborists take on Washington Park’s tallest trees on Saturday.

⭐ = The 518 Staff Picks

Movies Under the Stars: Wish | Preshow at 7:30p, movie at 8:30p, Fri, free. Sage College of Albany, 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany. Bring a lawn chair and watch Disney’s musical-comedy.

Sidewalk Warriors Troy Benefit Concert | 6-9p, Fri, free. Italian Community Center, 1450 5th Ave, Troy. Upstate Funk headlines a fundraiser for Sidewalk Warriors Troy. Donations welcome!

⭐ Make Music Day Events | A global celebration of music, Make Music Day takes place every June 21. News10 has a roundup of the many events in Albany and Troy marking this musical day. All free!

Water Lantern Festival | 6-9p, Fri. Empire State Plaza, Albany. This event is a chance to reflect and light up a lantern in honor of a loved one. Day-of tickets are $55.99. Use coupon code SHIMMERGLOW5 for a $5 discount at checkout.

⭐ Art on Lark | Artists, makers, collectors and musicians take over Lark Street. 11a-5p, Sat, free. Come for the vendors, stay for the live music.

Bethlehem Pride Festival | Come celebrate with our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. Noon-4p, Sat, free. First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave, Delmar.

⭐ NYS Tree Climbing Championship | See what's up in Washington Park (literally) as professional arborists compete for the title of best tree climber in New York State! 8a-2p, Sat, free. Family-friendly tree activities, local food trucks, and tree education, of course.

State Street Yoga | 10a, Sat, free. SUNY Plaza, Albany. Join friends and neighbors for an all-levels yoga class on the beautiful lawn at SUNY Plaza, led by instructors from Hot Yoga Spot. Every Saturday morning in June and July.

⭐ Round Lake Antiques & Vintage Festival | 10a-2p, Sat-Sun, free. On the village greens in Round Lake. This 51st festival features more than 100 vendors offering treasured antiques and collectibles. Rain or shine.

Marlon Wayans | 7p, Fri-Sat. Tickets: $54. Funny Bone in Albany. You probably know him best as an actor, but Marlon Wayans can absolutely tear up the stage as a stand-up comedian.

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series | 7p, Sat, free. Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Ave, Scotia. Big Fez & The Surfmatics headline this free show right next to Jumpin' Jack's.

June Outdoor Flea Market | 7:30a-3:30p, Sun, $3 per car. Malta Drive-In Theatre, 2789 State Route 9, Ballston Spa. Browse for antiques, clothing, collectibles, crafts, furniture, jewelry, tools, toys, and more!