Colorado metallic hardcore heavies Mouth For War headline Empire Underground, with special guests Torn Out and Deadweight.

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.

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.

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

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.

Thanksgiving Metal Throwdown Food Drive at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring live sets by metal tribute bands Uncle SAMM, Evil Empire, British Steel, and Savage Amusement.

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.

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

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

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.

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