Here are some suggestions for events and activities happening this weekend in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, and the weather report to help with planning.
Poughkeepsie Rumble
The new Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) holds its inaugural professional wrestling event, "The Poughkeepsie Rumble," Saturday in the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Live action starts at 7:30 p.m.
Fans will witness championship bouts, heated rivalries, and high-octane performances from some of wrestling’s most celebrated athletes and the brightest newcomers. Plus, the event will feature a 20 man, Over-The-Top-Rope Rumble to crown the inaugural ACW Champion!
For additional information and tickets, check here.
Dark Star Orchestra
Having performed more than 2,800 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience with two shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the jam-friendly Capitol Theatre in Rye, Westchester County.
The shows are add ons to the band's Cosmic New Year's run. Tickets are available here.
Tina Friml
Comedian Tina Friml, a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Crossgates Mall, Guilderland.
Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 225K followers on Instagram and over 140K on TikTok. She made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
The event is for ages 21 and up. For more information and to reserve tickets, check here.
Iona-Siena
The Siena Saints mens basketball team welcomes Iona to the MVP Arena in Albany for a 2 p.m. Sunday tipoff.
Check here to grab tickets.
Wedding Expo
The Winter Wedding Expo is happening from 12-4 p.m. Sunday in the Albany Marriott Hotel on Wolf Road, Colonie.
The event features more than 100 wedding professionals and exhibits, surprises for the first 150 engaged couples, raffles a drawing and more.
Register for the free event here, and a ticket for you and a guest(s) will be emailed to you.