It's a hard-charging Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, with live sets by Anthill Annihilator (alt rock/prog from Albany), Zombie Giuliani (true punk from Troy), and Death Cult Pharmaceutical (ADK skate punk).

It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, NY, with a Killer Roads double feature of Natural Born Killers (1994) and Badlands (1973).

Stuart Turton, bestselling author of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, discusses his new book, The Last Murder at the End of the World.

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

Musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts Lena Go Round, a new monthly showcase of emerging and established songwriters from the Capital Region. Reese Fulmer guest hosts this month.

Union College Theater and Dance Department presents You on the Moors Now, by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Jasmine Roth, at the Yulman Theater.

In Pandora's Box, Louise Brooks stars in the tale of an amoral but naive young woman who inspires lust and violence in those around her.

Hellseeker Goth Nite with live DJs! Spinning goth, darkwave, EBM, industrial and electro. Featuring Chris Bassett.

Union College Theater and Dance Department presents You on the Moors Now, by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Jasmine Roth, at the Yulman Theater.

The Park Theater Foundation in Glens Falls NY presents Live & Local featuring genre-bending indie-folk band, Little Saints performing live.

Veteran comedian, TV host and writer Dave Atell performs standup comedy live at the Albany Funny Bone. Catch one of his four weekend sets.

Albany Hip-Hop Showcase at Fuze Box in Albany, featuring Mic Lanny, Rakim Ali, Soo Do Koo, The Odd One, Rap Songs Entertainment, Big Lettuce, Yung Alfredo, Buckets Amaretto, and DJ Stacks Pearson.

Lip Critic perform live at No Fun in Troy. With special guests Prize, Sunbloc, and Dauber.

Enter the Clones of Bruce celebrates the Bruce Lee exploitation craze that followed the startlingly untimely death of the martial arts icon.

A true modern king of comedy and native son of New York, Kevin James makes a home state appearance at the Palace Theatre in Albany.

Union College Theater and Dance Department presents You on the Moors Now, by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Jasmine Roth, at the Yulman Theater.

Funk / hip hop dance party mavens Sophistafunk will bust out the jams when they perform live at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen in Albany.

Sanctum Friday at Son of Egg in Rensselaer features Film & Gender with guests Letter's of Marque, Blue Envy, and Happy Birthday James.

It's a killer Friday night punk rock bill featuring Grief Group at Eldorado Bar in Troy, with guests The Graniteers, The Plisskens, and Blast Craze.

Joe Jackson will performing both a solo set and a set of the music of Max Champion, accompanied by a 9-piece band, at The Egg in Albany.

Grateful Dead tribute band Gratefully Yours perform all the hits and more at Ophelia's on Broadway in Albany NY.

Veteran comedian, TV host and writer Dave Atell performs standup comedy live at the Albany Funny Bone. Catch one of his four weekend sets.

Come celebrate 10 years of Rare Form at their anniversary block party! Featuring live music from The Abyssmals, Rabid Children, Nathan Meltz and the House of Tomorrow, Pony In The Pancake, Architrave, and DJ Tex. FREE.

Veteran comedian, TV host and writer Dave Atell performs standup comedy live at the Albany Funny Bone. Catch one of his four weekend sets.

518 death metal heavyweights Intrusive headline Empire Underground in Albany. With guests Misery Machine, Illusion Of Fate, Frontal Assault, Carnwennan, and Anomalous.

Two-time Grammy-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle brings the Kaleidoscope Tour to MVP Arena. With guest Ellie Holcomb.

Albany guitar phenom JJ Savage headlines a Schenectady gig at The King's Inn, with special guest Gus Unplugged.

Rock the River with Dutch Apple Cruises! Dance to all your favorite rock hits from the '80s to today, performed live by Warning Shot!

DCxPC Live presents Punk Night at Eldorado in Troy, featuring The Snorts, Miracle Blood, Typhoid Rosie, and Spiritkiller.

Hard to believe it, but Albany rockers Hot Cousin turn 21 in June. Come on down to the Hollow Bar + Kitchen in Albany to help them celebrate.

Union College Theater and Dance Department presents You on the Moors Now, by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Jasmine Roth, at the Yulman Theater.

Get Zep! performs Led Zeppelin classics live at Waterhole Music Lounge in beautiful and scenic Saranac Lake, NY.

The Joni Project celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Court and Spark, performing the album in its entirety, plus other Joni Mitchell favorites.

Stop down at No Fun in Troy for Planetarium Party, a monthly mystic disco hosted by First House Rising Astrology and Syd Silvair.

518 psych-jammers G.O.L.E.M. rock The Rat Den in Albany with guests Pons (single release show) and Dog Pisser.

Grammy winning R&B songsmith Gary Clark Jr. performs live at The Palace Theatre in Albany NY in support of his fourth body of work, JPEG RAW.

Robert Burke Warren brings his Bowie Bash to The Linda! It's an exciting evening of David Bowie music spanning the icon’s entire career.

Ryan Dempsey & Friends take over Ophelia’s in Albany for round 2 this year! Featuring Rob Compa and Chuck Jones of Dopapod, Josh West from Annie in the Water and Vinnie Amico of moe.

Veteran comedian, TV host and writer Dave Atell performs standup comedy live at the Albany Funny Bone. Catch one of his four weekend sets.

Kick off Pride with a bang, featuring Mirage from Rupaul's Drag Race. Get ready for a fabulous night of glitter, music, and more at Lost & Found.

Union College Theater and Dance Department presents You on the Moors Now, by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Jasmine Roth, at the Yulman Theater.

Finnish gang metal outfit Eradication of the Unworthy Infants will lay waste to the humble Rat Den, with guests Torpedo Lane, Malicious Offense, and Morticide.

Blues legend Tinsley Ellis brings a stripped-down “Two guitars and a car” show to the stage to coincide with his new project, "Naked Truth."

Montreal experimental rock trio Suuns headline No Fun in Troy NY, with 100 Psychic Dreams, Retail Drugs, and Apostrophebeats Orchestra.