Washington Tavern’s New Year’s Eve Grand Opening Party feat. The E-Block, Groop Lab, Blame Arthur Guinness
Washington Tavern 250 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesWashington Tavern's New Year's Eve Grand Opening Party featuring live music sets by The E-Block, Groop Lab, and Blame Arthur Guinness. All ages. FREE.
Leftover Crack (w/ Grief Group)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNYC ska-punks Leftover Crack return to the 518 to headline No Fun in Troy, amid the band's Winter Tour 2024. With support from local faves Grief Group.
Sophistafunk w/ Organ Fairchild at Waterhole’s NYE Bash
Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesWaterhole's New Year's Eve Bash featuring live music from Sophistafunk with special guest Organ Fairchild.
Dogs In A Pile (Three Sets!)
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesDogs In A Pile return to Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs for a four-night New Years run. The 12/31 show features three sets by the band.
The First Night of Funny
MainStage at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe First Night of Funny annual event showcases four professional comedians with four unique and hilarious perspectives on the world.
New Years Honkin’ Eve w/ Brule County Bad Boys + More
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesDon't miss New Years Honkin' Eve at No Fun in Troy, with live entertainment by the Brule County Bad Boys and more!
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.
Klute (1971) – Talent We Loved & Lost in 2024: Donald Sutherland
GE Theatre at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesProctors in Schenectady honors the late Donald Sutherland, who passed in 2024, with a showing of one of his best works: 1971's Klute.
Darkwave Dance Party feat. DJ3DG & DJ Stancom
Ophelia's 388 Broadway, Floor 1, Albany, United StatesDarkwave Dance Party featuring DJ3DG and DJ Stancom at Ophelia's on Broadway in Albany. FREE. All ages/21+ to drink.
Tina Friml
Albany Funny Bone 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., #K-206, Albany, NY, United StatesTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Catch her live at the Albany Funny Bone.
A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesDon't miss this sure to be amazing tribute to the one and only Kris Kristofferson live at The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, NY.
The Nields
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe Nields - Gorgeous, lilting harmonies blend with wise, classic, folk/pop songs, hilarious banter, and lively engagement with the audience.
HEX – Re-New Year’s
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesHEX - Re-New Year's: Your hand crystal blinks red. It’s last day. How do you want to spend it? The fiery ritual of Carousel begins!
Tina Friml
Albany Funny Bone 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., #K-206, Albany, NY, United StatesTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Catch her live at the Albany Funny Bone.
Run For Cover – A Tribute to Rush (w/ Better Off Led)
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesBack by popular demand, The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls NY welcomes the Northeast's premiere Rush tribute band, Run For Cover.
The Ky McClinton Band
Rustic Barn Pub 150 Speigletown Rd., Troy, United StatesThe Ky McClinton Band has been making a lot of waves recently in the Capital District. Catch them live at the Rustic Barn Pub in Troy.
Elvis Birthday Bash with Johnny Rabb’s Big Band & The Tichy Boys
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJohnny Rabb and The Tichy Boys celebrate Elvis on his 90th birthday, at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy.
Tina Friml
Albany Funny Bone 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., #K-206, Albany, NY, United StatesTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Catch her live at the Albany Funny Bone.
The Newells
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesThe Newells Family Band playing favorites by Led Zeppelin, Weezer, Nirvana, The Doors, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, original songs and more.
Dreamland from Another Function / Lady Ruby / Karen Dazzler
Storm Drain Albany, United StatesIt's a killer CZR Entertainment bill at Storm Drain in Albany, featuring Dreamland from Another Function, Lady Ruby, and Karen Dazzler.
Super 400
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSuper 400 -- Capital Region Music Hall of Famers and 518 scene veterans -- perform live at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Family Tree Mondays at Putnam Place
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesLocal faves Family Tree are joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene to perform live at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.
The Last Waltz – Sound+Vision: Music at The Movies
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesSound+Vision presents the remarkable farewell of The Band: The Last Waltz. See the legendary film on screen at the Linda.
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.
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.
Extreme Music Awards 2025 Pre-Party
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a mega-rager metal pre-party at Empire Underground in Albany to kick off the Extreme Music Awards 2025, which go down on Saturday, 1/11.
Lez Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti and More
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesLez Zeppelin, an all-female Zep tribute act, perform Physical Graffiti in its entirety and more at Cohoes Music Hall in Cohoes.
Extreme Music Awards 2025
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Extreme Music Awards 2025 is the second edition of the premier regional awards event for heavy music in the greater 518 area.
Crystal Ship – A Tribute to The Doors
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesTake a trip back to Sunset Strip in the 1960s with Crystal Ship. This touring tribute act pays tribute to Jim Morrison and the Doors by recreating the music, magic and intensity of a live Doors concert.
Extreme Music Awards 2025 After-Party
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a mega-rager metal after-party at Empire Underground Albany to wrap up the Extreme Music Awards 2025, which go down on Saturday, 1/11. Featuring live sets by Skinlab, Dead By Wednesday, Outta My Head, The Antarctican and After The Winter.