It’s a great weekend for live music in the Capital Region – see which popular band is performing at Clifton Common, and who is making a stop on their tour at the Times Union Center. Also happening this weekend: a car show, the ballet, a festival in a park, a movie showing at a park, a guided hike, and more.
Fantastic Live Music
Performing Arts at the Common: Sirsy
Sunday, July 9
You can see the popular rock and soul duo Sirsy for free as part of the Performing Arts series at Clifton Common. They’re a “little band with big sound” – if you didn’t see it with your own eyes you’d swear there had to be more than two of them making that powerful music!
New Kids on the Block at the Times Union Center
Sunday, July 9
Tickets are still available to see New Kids on the Block at the Times Union Center, and they start at just $19! Relive your youth with Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, and Danny Wood.
Fun in Parks
ParkFest 2017 & Custom & Classic Car Show
Saturday, July 8
ParkFest at Gavin Park in Wilton is going to be huge! Check out the lineup of events with a magic show, comedy, juggling, caricatures, a petting zoo, cookie decorating, and so much more! Kids and adults will have a blast at this event.
The Custom & Classic Car Show is happening as part of ParkFest and you can enter your car for just $10 (spectators are free). First, second, and third place trophies along with prize money totaling more than $500 will be given out.
Friday, July 7
It’s summer – tis the time for hiking, biking, and walks in parks! A guided Stewardship Hike is happening at Kinns Road Park right in Clifton Park to check out the trails and trees. The group will also be investigating fish in a tributary of Dwaas adjacent to the park.
See more parks worth checking out in Clifton Park >>
Friday, July 7
You can see a free showing of the animated musical Sing at Wiswall Park in Ballston Spa. This well-loved movie just came out last year and depicts an epic singing competition between a mouse, an elephant, a pig, a gorilla, and a porcupine. The music in this film includes everything from popular pop music to more old school tunes.
See the Ballet
Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8
Have you ever seen the ballet? Now is your chance! The New York City Ballet will be at SPAC this weekend performing a trio of works by Martins, Peck, and Balanchine. The New York City Ballet is considered to be one of the foremost dance companies in the world with unparalleled performances. You can catch the ballet on Friday or Saturday. Ticket prices vary.
The New York City Ballet’s 2017 residence will begin on July 5th and continue through the 15th.
View the ballet’s whole schedule here >>
Cultural Fun with First Friday
Friday, July 7
It’s the first Friday of the month and you know what that means – First Fridays in Ballston Spa! Enjoy live music, art displays, special deals, and more in downtown Ballston Spa. Afterwards, head over to the aforementioned movie in the park.
Minecraft for Kids
Friday, July 7
Kids love Minecraft! If your child is entering third or fourth grade in the fall and is curious about this popular game this is the event for you. Kids will be learning about the basics of Minecraft at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library.
