THE SHORT LIST
Music
British R&B and neo-soul singersongwriter Corinne Bailey Rae started making waves in the early aughts. She’s putting out new music and will bring both her newer and older stuff to the Egg. It’s also The Egg’s first preshow Picnic on the Plaza hangout, which begins at 5 p.m.
The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany. 8 p.m. Saturday. $35-$45. 518-473-1845 or theegg.org.
Film
In the documentary “Chop & Steele,” childhood friends and comedians Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett start booking a gag strongman routine on unsuspecting morning news shows. Their pranks end up going viral, landing them in federal court. Partially filmed at The Linda, home of the affiliated Found Film Festival, and features a FFF mini-show.
The Linda WAMC’S Performing Arts Center, 339 Central Ave., Albany. 7:30 p.m. Friday. $15-$20. 518-465-5233 or thelinda.org.
Books
Celebrate Bloomsday at the Irish American Heritage Museum, the day James Joyce set his masterpiece, “Ulysses.” With a spirited group of readers, follow Leopold Bloom as he wanders around Dublin on June 16, 1904.
Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany. 7 p.m. Monday. 518-427-1916 or irish-us.org.
Festival
New York State Parks Centennial Community Day Celebration includes pony rides, face painting, reenactors, a scavenger hunt, jugglers, 19th Century games, live music and more.
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. Mcgregor Road, Wilton. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. 518-584-4353 or grantcottage.org.
Family fun
The annual Juneteenth week African Heritage Parade presented by the Capital District YMCA celebrates the African Diaspora, represents African culture and features music and dance.
Washington Park, Madison Avenue, Albany. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. 518-421-5986 or cdymca.org.
Music
Country singer Darius Rucker reunites with his hitmaking roots pop-rock group, Hootie & the Blowfish, for a SPAC show. With special guests Collective Soul and Edwin Mccain.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. 7 p.m. Saturday. $35-$341. 800-745-3000 or spac.org.