The Wild Center in Tupper Lake will open its doors and offer special programs every day from December 26 to December 31 for the holidays.

Via House of Horrors is opening back up for December school vacation; just in time to finish off 2024 with one last scare! They've tweaked some of the exhibits and brought out a few old friends.

Zakk Sabbath -- the cover band led by Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society and Pantera guitarist Zakk Wylde -- comes to Albany bearing some serious riffage amid the group's King of the Monstours.

Local faves Family Tree are joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene to perform live at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.

Dogs In A Pile return to Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs for a four-night New Years run. The 12/30 show features opener Hilltop.

Philly spazz/noise rockers Kenmujo headline Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs. With special guests Torpedo Lane and Skinpig.

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake will open its doors and offer special programs every day from December 26 to December 31 for the holidays.

Washington Tavern's New Year's Eve Grand Opening Party featuring live music sets by The E-Block, Groop Lab, and Blame Arthur Guinness. All ages. FREE.

NYC ska-punks Leftover Crack return to the 518 to headline No Fun in Troy, amid the band's Winter Tour 2024. With support from local faves Grief Group.

Waterhole's New Year's Eve Bash featuring live music from Sophistafunk with special guest Organ Fairchild.

Dogs In A Pile return to Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs for a four-night New Years run. The 12/31 show features three sets by the band.

The First Night of Funny annual event showcases four professional comedians with four unique and hilarious perspectives on the world.

Proctors in Schenectady honors the late Donald Sutherland, who passed in 2024, with a showing of one of his best works: 1971's Klute.

Open karaoke and music listening party at Son of Egg in Rensselaer every Thursday night! Come for the tunes, stay for the kimchi.

Darkwave Dance Party featuring DJ3DG and DJ Stancom at Ophelia's on Broadway in Albany. FREE. All ages/21+ to drink.

Tina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Catch her live at the Albany Funny Bone.

The Nields - Gorgeous, lilting harmonies blend with wise, classic, folk/pop songs, hilarious banter, and lively engagement with the audience.

Don't miss this sure to be amazing tribute to the one and only Kris Kristofferson live at The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, NY.

HEX - Re-New Year's: Your hand crystal blinks red. It’s last day. How do you want to spend it? The fiery ritual of Carousel begins!

Tina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Catch her live at the Albany Funny Bone.

Johnny Rabb and The Tichy Boys celebrate Elvis on his 90th birthday, at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy.

Back by popular demand, The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls NY welcomes the Northeast's premiere Rush tribute band, Run For Cover.

The Ky McClinton Band has been making a lot of waves recently in the Capital District. Catch them live at the Rustic Barn Pub in Troy.

Tina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Catch her live at the Albany Funny Bone.

The Newells Family Band playing favorites by Led Zeppelin, Weezer, Nirvana, The Doors, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, original songs and more.

It's a killer CZR Entertainment bill at Storm Drain in Albany, featuring Dreamland from Another Function, Lady Ruby, and Karen Dazzler.

Super 400 -- Capital Region Music Hall of Famers and 518 scene veterans -- perform live at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.