This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Sime Gezus (Albany hip-hop), The Let Downs (Saratoga skate punk), and The Scurves (Malta NY post-rock/alternative).

It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, with a double feature of Addams Family Values (1993) and The Witches (1990). 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.

Local 518 rockers The Sugar Hold headline No Fun in Troy, with special guests Yort and Big Maybe.

The Last Waltz on Lark Street is a special tribute to the music of The Band, performed by The Lark Hall Family Band, wsg The North Country Horns, ft. Jay Collins of Levon Helm Studios.

DeeJay Element presents an Underground Thanksgiving Eve at Empire Underground. Portion of the proceeds to benefit Precious Souls charity.

ALBHC Presents Black Friday 2024 at No Fun in Troy, with live sets by Soul Blind, Godskin Peeler, Prize, Enemies At All Times and Evil Mind.

Dallas dubstep disciple HE$H (aka Joey Verrando) brings his Anarchy Tour to Empire Underground in Albany.

Don't miss KISStory, a killer Kiss tribute with all the looks and special effects, when they invade The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls.

518 death metal band Tentacles headline No Fun in Troy, with special guests Tyranize, Horse Grave, Death Island, and Morticide.

Holiday Rhymes hip hop event at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring Rhakim Ali, The Last Miller, Mic Lanny & Animal Cracker, Fallen Youth, Capital City Crooks, Pigzkwisit, and DevinBPM. Hosted by comedian Padrick Smith.

Boy Jr. headlines No Fun in Troy, with special guests The Grand Mals & Stella and the Reptilians kicking off the night.