This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features post-punk bands Programmique (NYC), Pons (NYC) and Bloodx3 (Troy).

It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, NY, with a special Found Footage Fest as part of Valentines Week at the club.

Connor Armbruster performs his new album live in its entirety at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. With special guest Ian Cotter Wishlist.

Wingman of the Year Live, the most exciting dating show to hit a stage! High stakes, fierce competition, and love is just a wingman away.

In “Fool Me Once: A Magic Show,” magician Michael Mills takes you on a playful tour of contemporary trickery. From sleight of hand to optical illusion and beyond – even flirting with the dark arts of psychological manipulation.

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

The Deadbeats headline No Fun in Troy, playing tunes by The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia, as part of Valentines Week at the club.

Stick Men -- Levin, Mastelotto & Reuter -- return to The Linda in Albany.

The Rochmon Record Club will converge to listen and learn about Billy Joel’s fifth album, 1977’s The Stranger, at The Linda in Albany.

The Tay Tay Dance Party is a themed event Taylor-made for ultimate fans. Surrounded by friends and Swifties, you'll dance the night away.

The Minutes is a scathing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power, exposing the ugliness behind closely-held narratives.

Space Cowboys show feat. Mike Mae, Error Sparrow, B&GWPS, and Tzara performing live at the Rat Den in Albany.

Across The Pond has been celebrating the music of The Beatles since 2008, bringing the energy and spirit of The Fab Four (without costumes).

The second annual Kuumba Film & Arts Festival takes place at Proctors in Schenectady in the GE Theatre. Kuumba celebrates Black artists and content.

Northway Brewing Company in Queensbury, NY, hosts singer-songwriter Caity Gallagher for an intimate evening of acoustic music.

Comedians Francis Ellis and Lil Sasquatch co-headline the Albany Funny Bone for a double dose of standup comedy.

Don't miss The Great 518 Cover Show at No Fun in Troy, NY, as part of the club's Valentines Week celebration.

The Minutes is a scathing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power, exposing the ugliness behind closely-held narratives.

Hold on Honeys is an up and coming local trio whose voices come together in perfect harmony to create music as sweet as honey. At 518 Craft.

Ginger Geezus rock their first full-length debut show at the Twisted Fiddler in downtown Troy, NY. Expect a mix of originals and covers.

Cat Power Sings Dylan - The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert approaches the songs in the setlist with both heartfelt reverence and understanding.

New Orleans native Glen David Andrews and his Band arrive up north in the 518 to headline Lark Hall in Albany. With guest The NolaNauts.

The Shirt Factory Book Expo in Glens Falls will feature author signings and panels, booksellers, publishers and artists with book-ish items.

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

The second annual Kuumba Film & Arts Festival takes place at Proctors in Schenectady in the GE Theatre. Kuumba celebrates Black artists and content.

Comedians Francis Ellis and Lil Sasquatch co-headline the Albany Funny Bone for a double dose of standup comedy.

It's a killer FREE hardcore bill at Fuze Box in Albany, NY, featuring From Within, The Lunkheads, Casket and more.

It's a mega-bill of old-school hard rock and hair metal at Empire Underground, featuring The Erotics (Extreme Music Awards nominees) with Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band (also Extreme Awards nominees), Same Ole Rat and 3db. Don't miss this one!!

Punk rock icon Ted Leo headlines No Fun in Troy, with guests The Men Who Loved Music, as part of Valentines Week at the club.

The annual Fire on the Mountain fest at West Mountain Ski Area offers live music, great food, fireworks and a nighttime torchlight parade.

The Minutes is a scathing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power, exposing the ugliness behind closely-held narratives.

Space Oddity is a live, theatrically staged, elaborately-costumed multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie, which was notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage.

Moon Boot Lover delivers a rock, funk and soul, with dynamic versatility and range, from high-energy grooves to heartfelt ballads.

Comedians Francis Ellis and Lil Sasquatch co-headline the Albany Funny Bone for a double dose of standup comedy.

The Minutes is a scathing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power, exposing the ugliness behind closely-held narratives.

Gianmarco Soresi is a NY-based standup comedian, actor and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence.