This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Sime Gezus (Albany hip-hop), The Let Downs (Saratoga skate punk), and The Scurves (Malta NY post-rock/alternative).

Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.

Musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts Lena Go Round, a monthly showcase of emerging and established songwriters from the Capital Region.

Local 518 rockers The Sugar Hold headline No Fun in Troy, with special guests Yort and Big Maybe.

Don't miss modern American folk masters Gillian Welch and David Rawlings performing live at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

The Last Waltz on Lark Street is a special tribute to the music of The Band, performed by The Lark Hall Family Band, wsg The North Country Horns, ft. Jay Collins of Levon Helm Studios.

The Ky McClinton Band has been making a lot of waves recently in the Capital District. Catch them live at UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls.

DeeJay Element presents an Underground Thanksgiving Eve at Empire Underground. Portion of the proceeds to benefit Precious Souls charity.

ALBHC Presents Black Friday 2024 at No Fun in Troy, with live sets by Soul Blind, Godskin Peeler, Prize, Enemies At All Times and Evil Mind.

Dallas dubstep disciple HE$H (aka Joey Verrando) brings his Anarchy Tour to Empire Underground in Albany.

Don't miss KISStory, a killer Kiss tribute with all the looks and special effects, when they invade The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls.

WABY One Year Anniversary Party (feat. The Midnight Revival Band, Flatwounds, The Hard Luck Souls, Anacortez, Sons of Eden) at Putnam Place.

Holiday Rhymes hip hop event at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring Rhakim Ali, The Last Miller, Mic Lanny & Animal Cracker, Fallen Youth, Capital City Crooks, Pigzkwisit, and DevinBPM. Hosted by comedian Padrick Smith.

518 death metal band Tentacles headline No Fun in Troy, with special guests Tyranize, Horse Grave, Death Island, and Morticide.

Give thanks for punk rock! Holiday hangover banger featuring Girth Control, Trauma School Dropouts and Before The Warning at Ophelia's in Albany.

Come burn off that Thanksgiving feast as Black Tongue Reverend returns, taking the stage with Jupiter Queen, Oozie (from Mass.), and Ike’s Wasted World - Acoustic.

Boy Jr. headlines No Fun in Troy, with special guests The Grand Mals & Stella and the Reptilians kicking off the night.

Eclectic actor, comedian and performer Alan Cumming takes his Uncut tour to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. With Henry Koperski at the piano.