West Coasters The Melvins and Japanese trio Boris perform two classic albums in their entirety: Bullhead (Melvins) and Heavy Rocks (Boris).

This month,Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian dissects, analyzes and rebuilds each song from the Talking Heads' fourth studio album, Remain in Light.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter James McMurtry will captivate Lark Hall in Albany, NY. Texas-based singer-songwriter BettySoo opens.

It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, NY, with a psychological thriller double feature of Jacob's Ladder (1990) and Seconds (1966)!

With 50+ years of creating unique and whimsical, Frank Smith has created works that have appeared in homes and businesses around the globe.

The Happy Fits headline Empire Live in Albany. With support from special guests Windser and Hot Freaks.

It's sure to be a pop-punk party when Bearings and Just Friends arrive at Empire Live Albany for their co-headlining Alive And Loud Tour.

DSP presents Bully with special guests Wombo, at Lark Hall in Albany.

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

It's Weird Ass Karaoke at No Fun in Troy, NY!! Come down and get weird!!

Xperience Fuze Box in Albany, NY, with The Chris Busone Band & Kristian Montgomery. Don't miss this unforgettable night of live music!

Pasties, Pencils & Pints sassy drawing session, at Lucas Confectionery in Troy. Models/muses for this event are Ultra Violet and Rosebud Red.

Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, bassist Jack Casady, and drummer Justin Guip, celebrate 50+ years of legendary blues-rock band Hot Tuna Electric.

The Linda in Albany hosts Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: David Bowie - "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars".

Legendary former Television guitarist Richard Lloyd performs live at No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Rabid Children.

Under contract with Paramount, Anna May Wong teams up with Philip Ahn for King of Chinatown (1939), another film in which Asian Americans have “sympathetic parts for a change.”

The New York State International Film Festival at The Linda is a captivating celebration of the art of storytelling on the silver screen.

Join the 518 community for an evening with Create A Space NOW, where art meets activism and where creativity fuels social change.

With 50+ years of creating unique and whimsical, Frank Smith has created works that have appeared in homes and businesses around the globe.

Hypersaturation Party: Haus Of Extreme Drag Showcase Starring: Janine Extreme, Jackie Lynn, Heath Barr, Sage Monroe, Penelope Plague. Music by The Grand Mals, DJ Riddick, Error Sparrow.

An exhilarating solo guitar virtuoso with poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies, Daniel Champagne performs live at Caffe Lena.

Vermont based Ryan Montbleau Band will be performing live at Waterhole Music Lounge in beautiful Saranac Lake.

Nurse Blake uses his work experience for a fun comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. Catch him at The Palace.

Huge punk, metal & hardcore bill at El Dorado in Troy, w/ Grief Group, Main Breaker, Glutton For Suffering, Ground Sweat, Savage Mystic, and Schenectavoidz.

Texas rockers Blue October ("Hate Me") headline The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, amid their Spinning the Truth Around (Part II) Tour.

The E-Block and Fungkshui perform at Lark Hall in Albany, for a special Funk Night at the Lark Street venue.

The Art of Revolution presents a day of workshops on the intersection of social justice and the arts, plus an evening celebration/performance.

Join The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy for StoryHarvest festival with music, food, and community, highlighted by three-time Grammy award winning musician Bill Miller of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, returning to his ancestral homeland!

Taste of Toga will serve up local food from some of the best Saratoga County restaurants, with live music by headliners Ashanti and Ja Rule.

The New York State International Film Festival at The Linda is a captivating celebration of the art of storytelling on the silver screen.

518 bluegrass outfit Northern Borne will perform live at the Beg, Steal or Borrow party, to be held at UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Dude Ranch -- a Blink-182 tribute band -- headline Eldorado Bar in Troy, with guests Chapter 11 (Albany rock), The Hauntings (Albany punk), and Drab Stucco (Albany power pop).

Apostrophe Beats headlines No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Ultra Deluxe, Fear Not Ourselves, Cordyceps, and Tw3ak opening the night.

Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.

Readings by National Book Award winner Martin Espada, with opening poets Regan Good and Roger Wyze Smith, hosted by Carol Graser.

The Weight Band celebrate their 10-year anniversary, songs of The Band and their current album, Shines like Gold, at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Get into the '90s Pajama Jam PJ Party at Fuze Box in Albany and get '90s wild, with DJ Queen Beatz spinning your favorite '90s jams all night!

James Patterson and Mike Lupica will discuss their new book , the riveting thriller, 12 Months to Live, with Joe Donahue at Northshire Books in Saratoga.

Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.

You can be in the Linda live studio audience for the live WAMC show "Rock the Fall," with special guests E.R.I.E. and Sydney Worthley.