Music
Boris + Melvins – Twins of Evil Tour (w/ Mr. Phylzzz)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesWest Coasters The Melvins and Japanese trio Boris perform two classic albums in their entirety: Bullhead (Melvins) and Heavy Rocks (Boris).
Rochmon Record Club: Talking Heads – Remain in Light
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThis month,Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian dissects, analyzes and rebuilds each song from the Talking Heads' fourth studio album, Remain in Light.
James McMurtry (w/ BettySoo)
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesAcclaimed singer-songwriter James McMurtry will captivate Lark Hall in Albany, NY. Texas-based singer-songwriter BettySoo opens.
‘Strange Things I Would Hang in My House’ Pop-Up Art Gallery with Frank Smith
Eden Cafe 269 Osborne Rd., #3, Albany, NY, United StatesWith 50+ years of creating unique and whimsical, Frank Smith has created works that have appeared in homes and businesses around the globe.
The Happy Fits (w/ Windser, Hot Freaks)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Happy Fits headline Empire Live in Albany. With support from special guests Windser and Hot Freaks.
Just Friends – The Alive And Loud Tour (w/ Young Culture, Sad Park, Millington)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's sure to be a pop-punk party when Bearings and Just Friends arrive at Empire Live Albany for their co-headlining Alive And Loud Tour.
Weird Ass Karaoke
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesIt's Weird Ass Karaoke at No Fun in Troy, NY!! Come down and get weird!!
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesWednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
Bully (w/ Wombo)
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesDSP presents Bully with special guests Wombo, at Lark Hall in Albany.
Xperience Fuze Box with The Chris Busone Band & Kristian Montgomery
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesXperience Fuze Box in Albany, NY, with The Chris Busone Band & Kristian Montgomery. Don't miss this unforgettable night of live music!
Hot Tuna Electric – The Final Run
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesGuitarist Jorma Kaukonen, bassist Jack Casady, and drummer Justin Guip, celebrate 50+ years of legendary blues-rock band Hot Tuna Electric.
Pasties, Pencils & Pints
Lucas Confectionery 12 2nd St., Troy, United StatesPasties, Pencils & Pints sassy drawing session, at Lucas Confectionery in Troy. Models/muses for this event are Ultra Violet and Rosebud Red.
Rochmon Record Club: David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Linda in Albany hosts Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: David Bowie - "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars".
Richard Lloyd Group (Guitarist of Television) (w/ Rabid Children)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesLegendary former Television guitarist Richard Lloyd performs live at No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Rabid Children.
Create A Space NOW – A Night of Performance, Networking & Fundraising
The Arts Center of the Capital Region 265 River St., Troy, United StatesJoin the 518 community for an evening with Create A Space NOW, where art meets activism and where creativity fuels social change.
‘Strange Things I Would Hang in My House’ Pop-Up Art Gallery with Frank Smith
Eden Cafe 269 Osborne Rd., #3, Albany, NY, United StatesWith 50+ years of creating unique and whimsical, Frank Smith has created works that have appeared in homes and businesses around the globe.
Hypersaturation Party – Haus Of Extreme Drag Showcase
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesHypersaturation Party: Haus Of Extreme Drag Showcase Starring: Janine Extreme, Jackie Lynn, Heath Barr, Sage Monroe, Penelope Plague. Music by The Grand Mals, DJ Riddick, Error Sparrow.
Daniel Champagne
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesAn exhilarating solo guitar virtuoso with poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies, Daniel Champagne performs live at Caffe Lena.
Ryan Montbleau Band
Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesVermont based Ryan Montbleau Band will be performing live at Waterhole Music Lounge in beautiful Saranac Lake.
Blue October
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesTexas rockers Blue October ("Hate Me") headline The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, amid their Spinning the Truth Around (Part II) Tour.
The E-Block & Fungkshui – Funk Night
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesThe E-Block and Fungkshui perform at Lark Hall in Albany, for a special Funk Night at the Lark Street venue.
Main Breaker / Grief Group / Glutton For Suffering / Ground Sweat / Savage Mystic / Schenectavoidz
Eldorado Bar 121 4th St., Troy, NY, United StatesHuge punk, metal & hardcore bill at El Dorado in Troy, w/ Grief Group, Main Breaker, Glutton For Suffering, Ground Sweat, Savage Mystic, and Schenectavoidz.
The Art of Revolution – A Social Justice Artists Collective Conference
The Arts Center of the Capital Region 265 River St., Troy, United StatesThe Art of Revolution presents a day of workshops on the intersection of social justice and the arts, plus an evening celebration/performance.
StoryHarvest 2023 feat. Bill Miller
Freedom Square 39 5th Ave., Troy, NY, United StatesJoin The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy for StoryHarvest festival with music, food, and community, highlighted by three-time Grammy award winning musician Bill Miller of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, returning to his ancestral homeland!
Taste of Toga Festival w/ Ashanti & Ja Rule
Saratoga County Fairgrounds & Expo Center 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, NY, United StatesTaste of Toga will serve up local food from some of the best Saratoga County restaurants, with live music by headliners Ashanti and Ja Rule.
Apostrophe Beats / Ultra Deluxe / Fear Not Ourselves / Cordyceps / Tw3ak
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesApostrophe Beats headlines No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Ultra Deluxe, Fear Not Ourselves, Cordyceps, and Tw3ak opening the night.
Northern Borne – Beg, Steal or Borrow
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United States518 bluegrass outfit Northern Borne will perform live at the Beg, Steal or Borrow party, to be held at UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls, NY.
Dude Ranch – Blink-182 Tribute (w/ Chapter 11, The Hauntings, Drab Stucco)
Eldorado Bar 121 4th St., Troy, NY, United StatesDude Ranch -- a Blink-182 tribute band -- headline Eldorado Bar in Troy, with guests Chapter 11 (Albany rock), The Hauntings (Albany punk), and Drab Stucco (Albany power pop).
The Weight Band feat. Members of The Band & Levon Helm Band
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, United StatesThe Weight Band celebrate their 10-year anniversary, songs of The Band and their current album, Shines like Gold, at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
’90s Pajama Jam w/ DJ Queen Beatz!
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesGet into the '90s Pajama Jam PJ Party at Fuze Box in Albany and get '90s wild, with DJ Queen Beatz spinning your favorite '90s jams all night!