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1 event,
Morbikon (w/ Early Moods, Intrusive, Carnwennan)
Morbikon (w/ Early Moods, Intrusive, Carnwennan)
It's a killer night of black, doom and death metal Fuze Box in Albany, featuring Morbikon (members of Municipal Waste) with special guests Early Moods, Intrusive, and Carnwennan.
3 events,
An Evening With Author David Sedaris
An Evening With Author David Sedaris
Beloved comedy author David Sedaris will read from his best-selling books and more, at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Miss Julia Biaculli
Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Miss Julia Biaculli
All storytellers welcome for an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories & more. Feat. Miss Julia Biaculli.
Too Many Zooz (w/ Michael Wilbur)
Too Many Zooz (w/ Michael Wilbur)
Self-described "Brass House" trio Too Many Zooz make manically kinetic instrumental music that combines avant-garde jazz, EDM, punk rock, and sundry other traditions into their own distinctive brand of high-energy dance music.
3 events,
Combichrist (w/ Dead Animal Assembly Plant, Esoterik, Cultus Black, Treasvre)
Combichrist (w/ Dead Animal Assembly Plant, Esoterik, Cultus Black, Treasvre)
Combichrist headline Empire Underground on the band's Only Death Is Immortal Tour 2024. With special guests Dead Animal Assembly Plant, Esoterik, Cultus Black, and Treasvre.
Therapy Gecko Live – The Lizard Agenda Tour
Therapy Gecko Live – The Lizard Agenda Tour
After embarking on a sold out world tour last year, multi-platform internet sensation Lyle Forever brings his beloved Therapy Gecko live show on the road again in 2024.
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 Price is Right Live
The Price is Right Live
The Price Is Right Live is the interactive show that gives individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win.
Choke Chain (w/ Trace Amount, More)
Choke Chain (w/ Trace Amount, More)
Super Dark Collective Presents Choke Chain, with Trace Amount and more at No Fun in Troy. Vibe: Dark Electro / EBM / Goth / Punk.
Simply The Best – Starring Karen Durrant as Tina Turner
Simply The Best – Starring Karen Durrant as Tina Turner
A tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, starring Karen Durrant and featuring two backup singer/dancers. At Cohoes Music Hall.
10 events,
Ophira Eisenberg (w/ Shaun Eli)
Ophira Eisenberg (w/ Shaun Eli)
Catch comedians Ophira Eisenberg and Shaun Eli performing stand-up live at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in downtown Troy.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the Proctors stage.
Saratoga Tattoo Expo 2024
Saratoga Tattoo Expo 2024
Don't miss Saratoga Tattoo Expo 2024, the premier Capital Region tattoo event! Three days of artists, special events, contests, vendors, live music and more!!
18 events,
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the Proctors stage.
M.A.C.E. (w/ Grief Group, Negative Raxxx, Zombie Giuliani, Ice Box Cake)
M.A.C.E. (w/ Grief Group, Negative Raxxx, Zombie Giuliani, Ice Box Cake)
Florida's M.A.C.E. bring their version of feminist queercore to NY, backed by Negative Raxxx, Ice Box Cake, Zombie Giuliani, and Grief Group.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the Proctors stage.
8 events,
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the Proctors stage.
Ringworm (w/ Freya, Hate The Adversary, Sister Fister, Psychomanteum)
Ringworm (w/ Freya, Hate The Adversary, Sister Fister, Psychomanteum)
Cleveland metalcore veterans Ringworm return to Albany to headline Empire Underground with guests Freya, Hate The Adversary, Sister Fister, and Psychomanteum.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the Proctors stage.
2 events,
Eclipse at the Ellipse: An Eclipse Afterparty
Eclipse at the Ellipse: An Eclipse Afterparty
FREE eclipse afterparty at The Egg feat. films, live music, DJs and more. Sci-fi movies in one theatre; immersive music in the other.
Flummox (w/ Grape Juice!, Gay Tastee)
Flummox (w/ Grape Juice!, Gay Tastee)
Nashville art rockers Flummox headline Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, with guests Grape Juice! and Gay Tastee. FREE
1 event,
Suzanne Vega – Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs
Suzanne Vega – Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs
Suzanne Vega will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and more.
3 events,
Tyler Fischer
Tyler Fischer
Tyler Fischer is an actor, stand-up comedian and content creator based in NYC, known for his viral content, with more than 200 million views.
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,
Thursday (w/ Many Eyes, Tim Kasher)
Thursday (w/ Many Eyes, Tim Kasher)
NJ millennium screamo forefathers Thursday make a long awaited return to the 518 with a headliner at Empire Underground. With special guests Many Eyes (Keith Buckley of ETID) and Tim Kasher (Cursive).
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil
Phil Rosenthal, creator, executive producer, and host of Somebody Feed Phil, appears live at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
Kung Fu – Rides Again Tour 2024
Kung Fu – Rides Again Tour 2024
Firmly installed in the new-funk movement, Kung Fu blurs the line between intense electro-fusion and blistering dance arrangements.
6 events,
Lynch Mob (w/ Tommy V Live)
Lynch Mob (w/ Tommy V Live)
Lynch Mob, the solo band led by ex-Dokken shredder George Lynch, rock The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, NY, amid the band's farewell tour.
Daniel Sloss – Can’t (w/ Kai Humphries)
Daniel Sloss – Can’t (w/ Kai Humphries)
Daniel Sloss - Can't is the all-new, 12th solo show by Scotland’s international comedy superstar. Catch him at The Egg in Albany.
Randy Rainbow
Randy Rainbow
Randy Rainbow takes his show live on tour to the MainStage at Proctors in Schenectady, NY, brimming with his fresh take on politics.
11 events,
Formula 5 – Palace Sessions Live Taping
Formula 5 – Palace Sessions Live Taping
Head over to the Grand Lobby of the Palace Theatre for a free live show with Formula 5, filmed for a future airing of the Palace Sessions!
SaViON GLOVeR
SaViON GLOVeR
Savion Glover returns to The Egg with a new program. The legendary hoofer’s performances honor his mentors while exploring new territory.
Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening
The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a raw and powerful rock musical that explores the tumultuous journey of adolescents discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.
8 events,
Upstate Oddities Market
Upstate Oddities Market
Upstate Oddities Market with local vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, taxidermy & more. Live music, food trucks, magic, psychics and more.
Bands & Beans
Bands & Beans
At Bands & Beans in Lake George 20+ restaurants will throw down their best chili concoctions, while nine bands rock two stages all day long.
Lark Hall Market
Lark Hall Market
Lark Hall Market features more than 20 makers, farmers, and food vendors, as well as live musical performances from various local artists.
3 events,
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the road in early 2024 with a string of arena dates, including MVP Arena.
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit
The NEXT ACT! summit brings playwrights, directors, actors, and audience members together for a series of workshops and readings.
Safety Meeting / Stroma / Proximity Crush / Front Biz
Safety Meeting / Stroma / Proximity Crush / Front Biz
This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Safety Meeting, Stroma, Proximity Crush, and Front Biz. FREE.
1 event,
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Harry Nilsson – ‘Nilsson Schmilsson’
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Harry Nilsson – ‘Nilsson Schmilsson’
Rochmon Record Club will converge at Caffè Lena to listen to and discuss Harry Nilsson’s Grammy nominated 7th studio LP, Nilsson Schmilsson.
6 events,
Southpaw (w/ Surfaced, Confinement, More)
Southpaw (w/ Surfaced, Confinement, More)
Jacksonville, FL hardcore band Southpaw headline Empire Underground in Albany amid the band's Street Survivors East Coast Tour. With special guests Surfaced (Louisville, KY hardcore), local faves Confinement, and more.
Matt Bellassai
Matt Bellassai
Matt Bellassai is a comedian, writer, and social media sensation known for witty and irreverent takes on adulthood and the struggles of life.
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit
The NEXT ACT! summit brings playwrights, directors, actors, and audience members together for a series of workshops and readings.
6 events,
Upon A Burning Body (w/ The Browning, VCTMS, Hollow Front, Bitter State)
Upon A Burning Body (w/ The Browning, VCTMS, Hollow Front, Bitter State)
Upon A Burning Body headline Empire Underground with special guests The Browning, VCTMS, Hollow Front, and Bitter State.
Metz (w/ Gouge Away)
Metz (w/ Gouge Away)
No Fun in Troy NY presents Metz & Gouge Away performing live. Vibe - Grunge / Punk / Noise.
Altered States (1980)
Altered States (1980)
Altered States (1980): A research scientist (William Hurt) explores the frontiers and boundaries of consciousness, using sensory deprivation and hallucinogens.
14 events,
Slapshot (w/ Faded Line, From Within, Remains Of Rage, Apocalypse Tribe)
Slapshot (w/ Faded Line, From Within, Remains Of Rage, Apocalypse Tribe)
Slapshot headline a mega hardcore bill at Empire Underground in Albany, with Faded Line, From Within, Remains Of Rage, and Apocalypse Tribe.
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
In a Cirque du Soleil first, in Corteo the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience.
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit
The NEXT ACT! summit brings playwrights, directors, actors, and audience members together for a series of workshops and readings.
27 events,
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
In a Cirque du Soleil first, in Corteo the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience.
Earth Day Celebration feat. Uncle SAMM, Rockwood, Savage Amusement
Earth Day Celebration feat. Uncle SAMM, Rockwood, Savage Amusement
Celebrate Earth Day with a fundraiser for Landis Arboretum! Food by Gershon's, music by Rockwood, Uncle SAMM, and Savage Amusement.
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
In a Cirque du Soleil first, in Corteo the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience.
8 events,
9th Mind Body Soul Expo
9th Mind Body Soul Expo
Tap into a higher plane at the 9th Mind Body Soul Expo presented by The Magic Moon in Saratoga Springs, NY, at the Saratoga City Center!
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
In a Cirque du Soleil first, in Corteo the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience.
The 2024 Eddies Regional Music Awards
The 2024 Eddies Regional Music Awards
The sixth annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards -- the 2024 Eddies -- return to the MainStage at Proctors in Schenectady.
1 event,
AL1CE (w/ Snowbeasts, Architrave)
AL1CE (w/ Snowbeasts, Architrave)
L.A. goth/industrial metal outfit AL1CE headline Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs. With guests Snowbeasts and Architrave.
3 events,
Jimmy Carr – Terribly Funny
Jimmy Carr – Terribly Funny
One of the biggest-selling comedy acts in the world, Jimmy Carr consistently performs stand-up to sell-out crowds across the globe.
Fine Grain / TV Moms / Hopeless Otis / The Snorts
Fine Grain / TV Moms / Hopeless Otis / The Snorts
It's punk night at Eldorado in Troy, featuring live sets by Fine Grain, TV Moms, Hopeless Otis and The Snorts.
VCR Vortex – VHS Night – Big Trouble in Little China / Escape From L.A.
VCR Vortex – VHS Night – Big Trouble in Little China / Escape From L.A.
It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, with a Kurt Russell/John Carpenter Double Feature of Big Trouble in Little China (1986) and Escape From L.A. (1996).
4 events,
Lena Go Round – Songwriter Showcase With Erin Harkes
Lena Go Round – Songwriter Showcase With Erin Harkes
Musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts Lena Go Round, a new monthly showcase of emerging and established songwriters from the Capital Region.
Rochmon Record Club: Neil Young’s ‘Harvest’
Rochmon Record Club: Neil Young’s ‘Harvest’
On April 24th, the Rochmon Record Club will focus on Neil Young’s classic album, Harvest (1972), at the Park Theater in Glens Falls.
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.
5 events,
Meatbodies (w/ Laveda & Sun Natives)
Meatbodies (w/ Laveda & Sun Natives)
Meatbodies headline No Fun in Troy, NY. With special guests Laveda and Sun Natives.
Emo Orchestra Performing with Escape The Fate
Emo Orchestra Performing with Escape The Fate
Emo Orchestra performs with Escape The Fate at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The set includes songs from ETF’s catalog plus more from the genre.
Laura Wright & Cynthia Watros
Laura Wright & Cynthia Watros
Join "General Hospital" stars, Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves) LIVE on stage for a special event!
17 events,
Queensrÿche (w/ Armored Saint)
Queensrÿche (w/ Armored Saint)
Prog metal legends Queensrÿche headline Empire Live in Albany, performing their self-titled debut EP and first LP The Warning in their entirety. With special guest Armored Saint.
Godzilla Friday Double Stomp 2024!
Godzilla Friday Double Stomp 2024!
Goodzilla Friday Double Stomp is a ferocious double feature of two TOHO movie masterpieces, starring everyone’s favorite Kaiju… GODZILLA!
Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall – Together on Stage
Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall – Together on Stage
Hit singer-songwriters Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall perform together on stage at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.
16 events,
BrickUniverse Albany New York LEGO Fan Expo 2024
BrickUniverse Albany New York LEGO Fan Expo 2024
BrickUniverse, the #1 LEGO® fan event, is coming to Albany, with the most LEGO® creations built by Professional LEGO® Artists under one roof!
The Phoenix & The Raven (w/ MIRA, Breathless By Dawn, The Husk, Landslide, Forever Mortal)
The Phoenix & The Raven (w/ MIRA, Breathless By Dawn, The Husk, Landslide, Forever Mortal)
It's a hot night of blistering metal at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring The Phoenix & The Raven, with four opening bands on the bill.
Nate Jackson – Super Funny World Tour
Nate Jackson – Super Funny World Tour
Nate Jackson has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians in the world, through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok.
8 events,
BrickUniverse Albany New York LEGO Fan Expo 2024
BrickUniverse Albany New York LEGO Fan Expo 2024
BrickUniverse, the #1 LEGO® fan event, is coming to Albany, with the most LEGO® creations built by Professional LEGO® Artists under one roof!
Dying Fetus (w/ Full Of Hell, 200 Stab Wounds, Kruelty, Malefic)
Dying Fetus (w/ Full Of Hell, 200 Stab Wounds, Kruelty, Malefic)
Maryland death metal titans Dying Fetus headline Empire Live in Albany with special guests Full Of Hell, 200 Stab Wounds, Kruelty and Malefic.
Tom Green & Guests
Tom Green & Guests
Comedian, actor, and TV show host Tom Green performs live standup comedy at The Saratoga Comedy Works in Saratoga Springs, NY.
1 event,
Ecce Shnak / Stimmerman / Rabid Children
Ecce Shnak / Stimmerman / Rabid Children
This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Ecce Shnak (NYC art rock), Stimmerman (NYC post-punk/art rock) and Rabid Children (Troy noise rock/pysch/power-pop). FREE.
5 events,
From Ashes to New (w/ Point North, Ekoh, Phix, Elijah)
From Ashes to New (w/ Point North, Ekoh, Phix, Elijah)
From Ashes to New headline Empire Live with special guests Point North, Ekoh, Phix, and Elijah.
John Singer Sargent – Exhibition on Screen
John Singer Sargent – Exhibition on Screen
Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals John Singer Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention.
John Singer Sargent – Exhibition on Screen
John Singer Sargent – Exhibition on Screen
Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals John Singer Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention.
6 events,
408 (w/ Silly Goose, Telltale, Definitely Maybe)
408 (w/ Silly Goose, Telltale, Definitely Maybe)
Orlando, FL alt-punks 408 headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Silly Goose, Telltale, and Definitely, Maybe.
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.
Chastity – Trilogy Tour (w/ Senior Living & The Grand Mals)
Chastity – Trilogy Tour (w/ Senior Living & The Grand Mals)
Chastity performs live at No Fun in Troy as part of the Trilogy Tour, featuring three albums in 66.6 minutes, performed live to synced films. With guests Senior Living and The Grand Mals opening.
5 events,
Hammerfall
Hammerfall
Gothenburg, Sweden power metallers Hammerfall bring the shred and screams to Empire Underground in Albany.
Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb – In Conversation and Song
Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb – In Conversation and Song
Grammy-winning singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb co-headline Universal Preservation Hall in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY.
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
Based on Khaled Hosseini’s beloved, international best-selling novel, The Kite Runner is a powerful new play adapted by Matthew Spangler that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.
15 events,
Moon Boot Lover w/ Chris Cross Revelation (feat. Members of Conehead Buddha)
Moon Boot Lover w/ Chris Cross Revelation (feat. Members of Conehead Buddha)
Moon Boot Lover delivers a rock, funk and soul, with dynamic versatility and range, from high-energy grooves to heartfelt ballads.
Brad Williams
Brad Williams
Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and one of the most in-demand comedians working today.
The Postal Service & Death Cab For Cutie (Performing Give Up & Transatlanticism) (w/ Slow Pulp)
The Postal Service & Death Cab For Cutie (Performing Give Up & Transatlanticism) (w/ Slow Pulp)
Indie rock titans The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie play MVP Arena amid their 20th anniv. co-headline Give Up Transatlanticism tour.
Here Come The Mummies
Here Come The Mummies
Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their "Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave" is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa).
20 events,
Saratoga Comic Con May 2024
Saratoga Comic Con May 2024
Saratoga Comic Con is the can't-miss gathering for fans of comics, graphic novels, anime, pop culture, horror, fan art, cosplay and sci-fi.
Gates To Hell (w/ Vomit Forth, Corpse Pile, Concrete)
Gates To Hell (w/ Vomit Forth, Corpse Pile, Concrete)
Louisville, KY deathcore outfit Gates To Hell headline Empire Underground in Albany, NY, with guests Vomit Forth, Corpse Pile, and Concrete.
Plush (w/ Deveria & Anacortez)
Plush (w/ Deveria & Anacortez)
All-female hard rock outfit Plush -- led by 518-bred frontwoman Moriah Formica -- headline Empire Live in Albany. With special guests Deveria and Anacortez.
9 events,
Saratoga Comic Con May 2024
Saratoga Comic Con May 2024
Saratoga Comic Con is the can't-miss gathering for fans of comics, graphic novels, anime, pop culture, horror, fan art, cosplay and sci-fi.
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Hang out with fellow punks from the 518 at the Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market, a free all-ages event at Empire Live in Albany.
Cinco de Mayo at Nine Pin
Cinco de Mayo at Nine Pin
For this year's Cinco de Mayo at Nine Pin, Tequila Manzanita is back! The cider is aged with tequila soaked oak, finished w/ lime and agave.