It's a hip-hop Monday at Desperate Annie's featuring sets by Sime Gezus, JB!! Aka Dirty Moses, Mundy/Shiloh The Messenger, and Lu Buoy/Aila.

The Sound + Vision: Music at the Movies film series presents Rock 'N' Roll High School featuring the legendary iconic punk band The Ramones. At the Linda in Albany.

Though better known for having directed The French Connection and The Exorcist, ICFS contends that Sorcerer is William Friedkin’s finest film.

All storytellers welcome for an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories and more. Featuring Cindy Parrish.

It's another killer VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, NY, with a Cyberpunk Double Feature of Trancers (1984) and Cyborg (1989).

Experience a Creepy Carnival Feast of Frights Dinner with delectable treats at the Hotel Saranac in beautiful Saranac Lake!

Hayley Jane performs with her brand new band at the Waterhole Music Lounge Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake, NY. With guests Giovanina Bucci.

New Jersey indie pop trio Phoneboy headline Empire Underground in support of latest release Moving Out. With special guest The Backfires.

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

Liz Glazer is an award-winning standup comedian, actor, and writer who won first place in the Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter Competition.

There are so many incredible shows at No Fun in the coming months. Get the lowdown at the Whiskey Pickle in Troy at this special preview event.

Onstage, Eric D’Alessandro is a powerhouse. His raw energy and comedic timing have sold out venues across the United States and Canada.

Dion Lunadon headlines No Fun in Troy, with special guests Inch and Nite Office opening the evening of live music.

Restored in 2022, this is a cinematic homage to the African American singer, actor, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson (1898–1976).

A pre-Valentines event to get you in the mood! Bump and grind burlesque by Noelle Reign, Nilla Bean, Tessa Trueheart and Bouchée Bardot, w/ live jazz by the Dylan Perrillo Trio.

Brooklyn-born comedian, writer, director and actor Hannah Berner performs stand-up live at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in downtown Troy.

The Strictly Hip: Master of the Music of the Tragically Hip will perform live at the Waterhole Winter Carnival, Saranac Lake, NY.

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.

Shiverboard headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Antinomie, CPS, and Zombie Giuliani opening.

Service Industry, Galene and Otobo perform live at the Fuze Box in Albany.

Northampton, MA-based Bella’s Bartok will bring their eclectic “foot stomping freak folk” to Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, NY.

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He co-hosts the popular podcast Legion of Skanks.

Power trio extraordinaire Baked Shrimp make their final Albany appearance with an album release party at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen.

NoGravity Theatre’s multidisciplinary performance From Hell to Paradise is inspired by the extraordinary mechanics of Renaissance and Baroque theatre.

This week's Sanctum Friday at Son of Egg in Rensselaer features Dump Cake, Blue Envy, and Dan Carr and the Cure for Asthma.

Goodies - 2000s Hip Hop Nite is coming back to Charlie's Loft in Albany, NY. Dance to the biggest jams of the era!!

Saratoga Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors who open their doors to the public and serve 4 oz. samples of chowder to event goers.

Playwright Rachel Lynett & Prof. Eunice Ferreira bring WWI hero Henry Johnson to life with text and music from the jazz & ragtime era.

Yort and Adequate Phil perform live at Unified Beerworks in Malta. FREE

Lucia & Levi and The Ragtime Windjammers will perform a FREE live show at The Linda in Albany, NY. Presented by AFM Local 14.

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.

Local Hip Hop showcase at Fuze Box in Albany with sets by CAMTRON5OOO, MIRK, JAYSON LRX, OHZHE, A RAPP, and RICKY BANDANA.

Yonatan Gat Band headlines No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests 100 Psychic Dreams, Apostrophebeats and Ben Caulkins.

The Seapods -- 4/5ths of the seminal '90s jam band Ominous Seapods -- headline Lark Hall in Albany, for a special 2/11 Eve party show.

It's a packed Crisis Isolation hardcore bill at Eldorado Bar in Troy, featuring Albany beatdown maestros Wrong Move, with Cold Kiss, Hate Still Burns, Target Scammers, and Flowers For Burial.

Best Friends Girl recreate the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100.

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He co-hosts the popular podcast Legion of Skanks.

Rising Brooklyn hip hop trio 41 -- Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter & Tata -- perform live at the Palace Theatre in Albany as part of their All Or Nothing Tour.

West End Blend is a high energy funk and soul powerhouse, bringing good time grooves to Saranac Lake. With special guest All Night Boogie Band.

Multi-faceted singer/songwriter A.J. Croce is hitting the road again in celebration of two more of his father Jim Croce’s legendary albums, 1973’s Life and Times and his final release, I Got A Name, in addition to songs from You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.

Katt Williams returns to Albany with The Dark Matter Tour at MVP Arena.

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He co-hosts the popular podcast Legion of Skanks.

Calling all musicians looking for others to make music with! The Build-A-Band Workshop at Wizard Burger in Albany will have a Future Bandmate Speed Date, followed by a Musician Mixer!

Word Plays: Polar Opposites - Hear some great local storytellers share their favorite stories about Polar Opposites.

The Lunar New Year Gala Show at The Egg features traditional Dragon dance, Kung Fu, Fan & Long Sleeve dances, authentic instruments and more. 

Ike's Wasted World will perform an acoustic set at The King's Inn Super Bowl Party in Schenectady, NY, before the big game.

Jon Spencer has been an influential and innovative force in the independent music scene since the mid-80s. Catch him live at No Fun in Troy.

Vanna & the Vonbons play a special album release show at Albany’s Indoor Rockgym. With guests Toriendofstory & Penny Sierra. Climb w/ waiver.