It's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, featuring live sets by Academy Order, Haley Moley, and 100 Psychic Dreams. FREE.

The "Blues Deluxe Tour” pays homage to guitar phenom Joe Bonamassa's critically acclaimed albums, including his best selling Blues Deluxe from 2003 and its current chart-topping successor, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2.

It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, with a double feature of Repo Man (1984) and Max Headroom (1985). FREE.

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

With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque.

Hip hop duo Klokwerk E headline Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests Super Famous Funtime Guys, Stalks Boogie, DramaMan, Mike Cleopatra, A Rapp, and Camtron 5000.

Two-time Grammy winner Jim Lauderdale blends exceptional songwriting with rollicking guitar riffs and sweet melodies.

Super Dark Collective presents Pons live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Apostrophebeats, Anthill Annihilator and Service Industry opening.

With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque.

The Adirondack Independence Music Festival is a three day, multi-band event in Lake George that will feature premiere touring bands on the festival circuit.

Music Haven presents Reggae Sunset: a screening of Bob Marley: One Love. Live music by Meta & The Cornerstones and summer and Jamaican food.

Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform live at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, TWO nights this summer, with different special guests each night.

Artful Alchemy at Empire Underground in Albany.

With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque.

Hellseeker Goth Night with live DJs! Spinning goth, darkwave, EBM, industrial and electro. With guests Architrave and Faux Fear.

Frank Vignola and Pasquale Grasso are two of the most extraordinary and exciting jazz guitarists today. Catch them live at Caffe Lena.

The Adirondack Independence Music Festival is a three day, multi-band event in Lake George that will feature premiere touring bands on the festival circuit.

Comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alumnus Rob Schneider performs standup comedy live at the Albany Funny Bone for a three-show weekend stint.

Shannon Tehya and the Troupe will be performing the Taylor Swift ERAs tour live at Unihog in Hoosick Falls.

D.R.I. (short for Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) helped pioneer crossover thrash metal in the '80s, and have been going strong since. Their upcoming gig at Empire Underground promises to be a mosh pit for the ages. With special guests Scattered Guts, Ice Queen, Faded Line, and 1000 Yard Stare.

Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform live at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, TWO nights this summer, with different special guests each night.

With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque.

Byrdhouse Records presents Anime Rave Night at No Fun in Troy, featuring Bitchin’ Betty, DJ Revy, and DJ P!nk P!xl. Vibe: anime / J-pop / J-rock.

Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band take over the legendary Backstreet BBQ with special guests Drown The Deep and Storms Within from PA.

Comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alumnus Rob Schneider performs standup comedy live at the Albany Funny Bone for a three-show weekend stint.

With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque.

The Adirondack Independence Music Festival is a three day, multi-band event in Lake George that will feature premiere touring bands on the festival circuit.

Comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alumnus Rob Schneider performs standup comedy live at the Albany Funny Bone for a three-show weekend stint.

Rockin for Life is kicking off Suicide Prevention Month with a showcase to benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Music by Sons of Eden, Berk Star, A Little Overboard, and My Prophecy.

Comedic L.A. hair metallers Steel Panther bring the Aquanet and spandex East to headline Empire Live, amid their On The Prowl World Tour.