This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Museum of Light, A Cave In Bloom, and Sky Creature. FREE.

Mikaela Davis makes her return to Albany to play a small intimate show at the recently renovated Ophelia's on Broadway. With special guest John Lee Shannon.

PAKT unites four extraordinary musicians: Percy Jones, Adam Holzman, Kenny Grohowski, and Tim Motzer, recalling daring, classic prog.

It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, with a double feature of My Own Private Idaho (1991) and Bound (1996). 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.

Rock out this holiday season with the return of Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Lost Christmas Eve Tour, at MVP Arena in Albany.

Comedian Bob Marley uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines. He arrives soon at Proctors in Schenectady.

Razor Braids headline No Fun in Troy. With special guest Screenager kicking things off.

Hip-hop/R&B performer Kaleb headlines the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls. With special guests Papa Dukez, Stain the Kid, and $kootä.

Waterhole Comedy Night featuring Kay Goutos, David Louis and more at the Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, NY. Two seatings.

Las Vegas rapper Ekoh headlines Empire Underground in Albany amid his Drag Me From Hell Tour. With special guest Ryan Oakes.

Hellseeker Goth Night with live DJs! Spinning goth, darkwave, EBM, industrial and electro.

Waterhole Comedy Night featuring Kay Goutos, David Louis and more at the Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake. Two seatings.

Saratoga Comic Con is the can't-miss gathering for fans of comics, graphic novels, anime, pop culture, horror, fan art, cosplay and sci-fi.

Veteran comedian and Loudermilk TV series co-star Brian Regan returns to the New York Capital Region for two shows at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.

518 metalcore favorites Downswing rock Adventure Family Fun Center in Queensbury, with guests Oakheart, Hope For Now, Everdredd, and Altar.

JB aka Dirty Moses is an MC, writer and performer from Harlem who captivates audiences with his dynamic stage presence and lyrical prowess.

Violet Stanza and Sunny Laprade -- aka Dolls On Tour -- bring their musical and comedy stylings to Son Of Egg in Rensselaer.

Local stoner rock faves Gozer headline a special album release party at No Fun in Troy. With special guests Mama Doom and Shortwave RadioBand.

Hip-hop great Talib Kweli hits the Lark Hall stage for what will surely be an epic performance. With guests Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell.

NY based Americana group Folkfaces headline Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, with special guest Nubble opening the night.

Veteran comedian and Loudermilk TV series co-star Brian Regan returns to the New York Capital Region for two shows at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.

Saratoga Comic Con is the can't-miss gathering for fans of comics, graphic novels, anime, pop culture, horror, fan art, cosplay and sci-fi.

It's an Albany Hardcore Sunday Matinee at Wizard Burger in Albany, featuring coheadlining sets by Sinister Feeling and Dimension Six, with special guests Grand Street and Noir.

The Guess Who vocalist Carl Dixon performs his career-spanning solo rock acoustic show live at The Linda in Albany.