This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features post-punk bands Programmique (NYC), Pons (NYC) and Bloodx3 (Troy).

It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, NY, with a special Found Footage Fest as part of Valentines Week at the club.

Northway Brewing Company in Queensbury, NY, hosts singer-songwriter Caity Gallagher for an intimate evening of acoustic music.

Ginger Geezus rock their first full-length debut show at the Twisted Fiddler in downtown Troy, NY. Expect a mix of originals and covers.

The Shirt Factory Book Expo in Glens Falls will feature author signings and panels, booksellers, publishers and artists with book-ish items.

It's a killer FREE hardcore bill at Fuze Box in Albany, NY, featuring From Within, The Lunkheads, Casket and more.

The annual Fire on the Mountain fest at West Mountain Ski Area offers live music, great food, fireworks and a nighttime torchlight parade.