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2 events,
Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney, a multi-platinum songwriter and producer, performs live at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
Galene / G.O.L.E.M. / Death Cult Pharmaceutical
Galene / G.O.L.E.M. / Death Cult Pharmaceutical
This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Galene, G.O.L.E.M., and Death Cult Pharmaceutical. FREE.
4 events,
Switchfoot – The Beautiful Letdown World Tour
Switchfoot – The Beautiful Letdown World Tour
Grammy-winning San Diego alt rockers Switchfoot headline Empire Live in Albany amid their Beautiful Letdown World Tour.
Talking Heads – Stop Making Sense – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
Talking Heads – Stop Making Sense – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
One of the greatest concert films of all time, Stop Making Sense captures the Talking Heads live at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983.
4 events,
Big Something – Headspace Fall Tour (w/ Consider the Source)
Big Something – Headspace Fall Tour (w/ Consider the Source)
The six headed musical monster known as Big Something has steadily become one of the most unique and exciting rock bands in the Southeast.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
4 events,
Sebastian Maniscalco – It Ain’t Right Tour
Sebastian Maniscalco – It Ain’t Right Tour
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco rolls into MVP Arena with the It Ain't Right Tour, roasting today's absurdities like nonexistent manners, high prices & social media.
Bambara (w/ Open Head, Sun Natives, Fine Grain)
Bambara (w/ Open Head, Sun Natives, Fine Grain)
Dive presents Bambara live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Open Head, Sun Natives, and Fine Grain opening the night.
7 events,
Nickopotamus – Happy Hour at The Eleven
Nickopotamus – Happy Hour at The Eleven
Albany quartet Nickopotamus, who meld rock, jam, funk, punk, groove, and zydeco, play a happy hour show at The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany.
Pile (w/ Oceanator & Bruiser and Bicycle)
Pile (w/ Oceanator & Bruiser and Bicycle)
No Fun presents Pile, with guests Oceanator & Bruiser and Bicycle. Vibe: Post Punk / Alternative / Indie.
11 events,
Violent By Design (w/ Leylines, Blood Throne, Confinement, Mindscape Apocalypse, Malicious Offense)
Violent By Design (w/ Leylines, Blood Throne, Confinement, Mindscape Apocalypse, Malicious Offense)
518 hardcore heavyweights Violent By Design headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Leylines, Blood Throne, Confinement, Mindscape Apocalypse, and Malicious Offense.
Side-B / Blue Envy / Passing Grade / Forever
Side-B / Blue Envy / Passing Grade / Forever
It's an "Eggscellent Show" at Son of Egg in Rensselaer, featuring live sets by Side-B, Blue Envy, Passing Grade, and Forever.
6 events,
The Lawn Sausages – The Last Schmaltz
The Lawn Sausages – The Last Schmaltz
Schlock rock band The Lawn Sausages will be ending their illustrious career with one final show, The Last Schmaltz at The Cohoes Music Hall.
Graham Nash – More Evenings of Songs and Stories
Graham Nash – More Evenings of Songs and Stories
Legendary artist Graham Nash, founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, performs live at The Egg in Albany.
3 events,
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers are one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known. Catch them in Troy.
Bilal (w/ DJ Trumastr)
Bilal (w/ DJ Trumastr)
Singer, songwriter, and producer Bilal blends jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative R&B, rock, and even classical in his music.
Killusonline / Zookraught / CPS
Killusonline / Zookraught / CPS
This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Killusonline, Zookraught, and CPS. FREE.
2 events,
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Beatles’ White Album – Sides 3 & 4
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Beatles’ White Album – Sides 3 & 4
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party gathers at The Linda in Albany, NY, to celebrate The Beatles' classic White Album, Sides 3 and 4.
VCR Vortex – Santa Sangre / Mystics in Bali
VCR Vortex – Santa Sangre / Mystics in Bali
It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, with a horror marathon arthouse double feature of Santa Sangre (1989) and Mystics in Bali (1981). FREE.
5 events,
Public Serpents (w/ Rover, Uncle Frank Says No!, Unintelligents)
Public Serpents (w/ Rover, Uncle Frank Says No!, Unintelligents)
Public Serpents (ex-Choking Victim) headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Rover, Uncle Frank Says No!, and Unintelligents opening the night.
Dirty Honey – Can’t Find The Breaks Tour (w/ The Band Feel)
Dirty Honey – Can’t Find The Breaks Tour (w/ The Band Feel)
L.A. rockers Dirty Honey -- featuring 518 native Marc LaBelle on vocals -- hit Empire Live in Albany amid their Can't Find The Breaks Tour.
John & Yoko: Daytime Revolution (2024)
John & Yoko: Daytime Revolution (2024)
Celebrate John Lennon’s birthday with ICFS and a screening of John & Yoko: Daytime Revolution (2024) at the GE Theatre at Proctors.
5 events,
The Haunting (1963)
The Haunting (1963)
The Haunting (1963) is the first, and still, unmatched version of author Shirley Jackson’s horror classic, The Haunting of Hill House.
Shred Flinstone (w/ Zookraught, Cheesy Snacks, Canella)
Shred Flinstone (w/ Zookraught, Cheesy Snacks, Canella)
Byrdhouse Records presents Shred Flinstone live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Zookraught, Cheesy Snacks and Canella.
9 events,
Skeletal Remains & Bewitcher (w/ Phobophilic & Witch Vomit)
Skeletal Remains & Bewitcher (w/ Phobophilic & Witch Vomit)
Death metal icons Skeletal Remains and Bewitcher co-headline Empire Underground in Albany. With guests Phobophilic and Witch Vomit.
The Mountain Goats – Rule of Three Tour
The Mountain Goats – Rule of Three Tour
The Mountain Goats, the musical project of singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist John Darnielle, play Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
10 events,
Kakos (w/ Against The Reign, Lucid Street, Blindsided, Anomalous)
Kakos (w/ Against The Reign, Lucid Street, Blindsided, Anomalous)
Ex-Frozen Sun guitarist Nick Stamas debuts his new band Kakos live at Empire Underground. With special guests Against The Reign, Lucid Street, Blindsided, and Anomalous.
Richard Thompson – Ship To Shore (w/ Kacy & Clayton)
Richard Thompson – Ship To Shore (w/ Kacy & Clayton)
Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated, having co-founded the groundbreaking British folk rock group Fairport Convention.
4 events,
Word Plays: Sunshine and Moonshine
Word Plays: Sunshine and Moonshine
Word Plays: Sunshine and Moonshine - Hear some great local storytellers share their favorite stories about Sunshine and Moonshine.
Ricky Montgomery – The Rick Tour: One Rick To Rule Them All (w/ Ray Bull)
Ricky Montgomery – The Rick Tour: One Rick To Rule Them All (w/ Ray Bull)
Viral Tik Tok video singer songwriter sensation Ricky Montgomery hits Albany, to play Empire Live. With guest Ray Bull.
3 events,
Fozzy (w/ The Nocturnal Affair, Clozure)
Fozzy (w/ The Nocturnal Affair, Clozure)
Fozzy (feat. wrestler Chris Jericho) perform at Empire Live in Albany, with guests The Nocturnal Affair, and Clozure.
The California Honeydrops – Fall in Love Again Tour 2024
The California Honeydrops – Fall in Love Again Tour 2024
Formed in the subways of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn.
Clone / Negative Raxxx / Bloodx3
Clone / Negative Raxxx / Bloodx3
It's another great Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, featuring sets by Clone, Negative Raxxx, and Bloodx3. FREE.
2 events,
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
In Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), the most controversial entry in the Halloween franchise, wearing the mask of a skeleton, witch or pumpkin could prove deadly.
VCR Vortex – Child’s Play / Bride of Chucky
VCR Vortex – Child’s Play / Bride of Chucky
It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, with a horror marathon Chucky double feature of Child's Play (1988) and Bride of Chucky (1998). FREE.
1 event,
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
3 events,
The Robert Cray Band
The Robert Cray Band
Blues guitar legend Robert Cray and his band perform live at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
Comedy Bang! Bang! – The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour 2024
Comedy Bang! Bang! – The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour 2024
Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform a totally improvised version of the award-winning podcast!
Twilight Themed Rave – DJ Loca / DJ 2ND Ch!ld
Twilight Themed Rave – DJ Loca / DJ 2ND Ch!ld
Don't miss Door Daze Dance Party's Twilight Rave at No Fun in Troy, featuring sets by DJ Loca and DJ 2ND Ch!ld.
6 events,
David Nihill – Shelf Help Tour
David Nihill – Shelf Help Tour
Irish comedian/storyteller David Nihill performs live at the GE Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady amid his 2024 Shelf Help Tour.
Czarface (w/ Ocelot, Little Vic, Brain Orchestra, Shaykh Hanif, Vincent The Owl, Juice Mega, The Odd One)
Czarface (w/ Ocelot, Little Vic, Brain Orchestra, Shaykh Hanif, Vincent The Owl, Juice Mega, The Odd One)
It's a mega night of hip-hop at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring Czarface with special guests Ocelot, Little Vic, Brain Orchestra, Shaykh Hanif, Vincent The Owl, Juice Mega, and The Odd One.
Drink Albany 2024
Drink Albany 2024
The Capital Craft Beverage Trail presents Drink Albany, a pop-up New York State craft beverage market and tasting event. At the NYS Museum.
6 events,
They Are Gutting A Body of Water (w/ Deep Slut, Mall Goth, Geoff Gordon, CPS, Galene, Great Depression & Dumpcake)
They Are Gutting A Body of Water (w/ Deep Slut, Mall Goth, Geoff Gordon, CPS, Galene, Great Depression & Dumpcake)
Bee Side Cassettes presents a mega huge night of music at No Fun in Troy, featuring They Are Gutting A Body of Water with guests Deep Slut, Mall Goth, Geoff Gordon, CPS, Galene, Great Depression and Dumpcake.
2024 Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest
2024 Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest
The 2024 Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest offers a day of all things Oktoberfest with the beautiful Lake George fall foliage as your backdrop.
TVBOO – Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots Tour (w/ Schlump, Smith & MPort)
TVBOO – Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots Tour (w/ Schlump, Smith & MPort)
Mitch Draper, known as TVBOO, is quickly becoming one of the rising stars in the bass scene. Catch him at Empire Live in Albany.
6 events,
Vintri Hill – Rockin’ Pink For Breast Cancer (w/ Curveball & Otobo)
Vintri Hill – Rockin’ Pink For Breast Cancer (w/ Curveball & Otobo)
Local 518 pop punk duo Vintri Hill headline a special "Rockin' Pink For Breast Cancer" show at Empire Underground in Albany, with guests Curveball and Otobo.
Richard Brady on ‘Short Journey Home’
Richard Brady on ‘Short Journey Home’
Northshire Bookstore presents a special event at Yoga Mandali in Saratoga Springs with Richard Brady, an ordained Dharma teacher.
The 43rd Annual Asbury Short Film Concert
The 43rd Annual Asbury Short Film Concert
The Asbury Shorts Film Concerts give you a rare opportunity to view award winning mini gems on a big screen in a real theater format.
3 events,
