Rats! (2024)
GE Theatre at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThis year the film that everyone will be talking about is… Rats!, a hilarious amusement ride that’s an absolute joy to watch.
VCR Vortex – Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) & Dark Star (1974)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesIt's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, with a John Carpenter double feature of Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) and Dark Star (1974).
Caity Gallagher – Monthly Residency at The Eleven
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesLocal 518 singer-songwriter Caity Gallagher performs a special free monthly happy hour show at The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany, NY.
The Ladles
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, United StatesThe Ladles are known for their signature harmonic blend, intricate arrangements and commitment to human connection.
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.
The Spaces Between: Winter Dance Concert
Yulman Theater Terrace Lane, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe Union College Dance Program presents The Spaces Between, a dance concert featuring 11 original works choreographed by students and faculty.
Los Lobos
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesIt’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness.
May Erlewine
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesRaw vulnerability and empowered resilience. May Erlewine is on a mission to bring comfort, light and inspiration to her audience.
Open Karaoke & Music Listening Party
Son of Egg 483 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY, United StatesOpen karaoke and music listening party at Son of Egg in Rensselaer every Thursday night! Come for the tunes, stay for the kimchi.
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
GE Theatre at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe Decline of Western Civilization is Penelope Spheeris' still-stunning 1981 documentary about the then-largely ignored L.A. punk scene.
Boss Crowley / Headless Relatives / The Alec Lewis Group
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective presents Boss Crowley live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Headless Relatives and The Alec Lewis Group.
The Spaces Between: Winter Dance Concert
Yulman Theater Terrace Lane, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe Union College Dance Program presents The Spaces Between, a dance concert featuring 11 original works choreographed by students and faculty.
Led Sabbath – The Music of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesLed Sabbath perform the classics and deep cuts of two of the most iconic riff creators of 70’s rock: Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.
Blaze Ya Dead Homie (w/ ABK & Boondox)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesBlaze Ya Dead Homie headlines Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests ABK and Boondox.
Laura Leigh & Lucy Nelligan
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesHailing from Washington County, Laura Leigh gained her following by busking and singing around every late night campfire in the 518.
WCDB BOTB 2025 feat. Happy Birthday James, Hundred Gutterz, Cheesy Snacks, Scotchka
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesWCDB presents Battle of the Bands 2025 with Happy Birthday James, Hundred Gutterz, Cheesy Snacks, and Scotchka at No Fun in Troy.
Cinnamon / Film & Gender / Target Scammers
The Rat Den 471 Hamilton St., Albany, NY, United StatesSanctum Friday at the Rat Den in Albany features live sets by Cinnamon, Film & Gender, and Target Scammers.
The Spaces Between: Winter Dance Concert
Yulman Theater Terrace Lane, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe Union College Dance Program presents The Spaces Between, a dance concert featuring 11 original works choreographed by students and faculty.
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 feat. Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit & Friends
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesAztec Two-Step 2.0 is a new version of a beloved folk classic. Catch them live at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Back in Black – The True AC/DC Experience
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesAC/DC tribute band Back in Black will headline the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, breaking out all the hits and more.
It’s A 2000s Party
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's A 2000s Party at Empire Live in Albany. Dance all night to your best 2000s jams.
NYS Music’s 10-Year Anniversary Party feat. Reprise
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesCelebrate New York State Music’s 10 year anniversary with a set by Phish tribute, Reprise, who will “reprise” Phish’s 7/10/94 SPAC show.
HEX – Cover-Up
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesScandal. Lies. Subterfuge. Birds. Spies. What do all these things have in common? The Cover-up. Find out more at HEX at Fuze Box in Albany.
Funky Fridays with Tad Cautious
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesTad Cautious is a DJ and musical curator who has performed at festivals like Waking Windows in VT, Chicago’s Sacred Rose and Phish’s Riviera Maya.
New York Women’s Expo 2025
Marriott Albany 189 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY, United StatesThe biggest event for women in the 518 -- The New York Women's Expo -- is back in 2025 at the Albany Marriott on Wolf Rd. with a bigger space!
The Spaces Between: Winter Dance Concert
Yulman Theater Terrace Lane, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe Union College Dance Program presents The Spaces Between, a dance concert featuring 11 original works choreographed by students and faculty.
Jeff Becker
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company 6882 Amsterdam Rd., Glenville, NY, United StatesSinger-songwriter Jeff Becker performs live at Wolf Hollow Brewing Company in Glenville.
Torpedo Lane (w/ Bongo Goldman, CPS, Bag Lady, Otobo)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesLocal garage punks Torpedo Lane headline Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests Bongo Goldman, CPS, Bag Lady, and Otobo.
Neon Avenue
The Glove Theatre 42 N. Main St., Gloversville, United StatesNeon Avenue play the best of the Grateful Dead, and are one of the best at doing it. Catch them at The Glove Theatre in Gloversville
Jatoba (w/ MeatChickenz)
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United StatesUnihog in Hoosick Falls welcomes longtime musicians of the VT music scene, Jatoba, to the live stage. Special guests MeatChickenz to open.