Coffee & Community
2026-02-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Arthur’s, 35 North Ferry St., Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
On the first Friday of every month, Arthur’s will be reserving a space for the 518 Asian Alliance to connect with members of the local community. All are welcome to join!

First Friday
2026-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Albany Institute of History & Art holds extended hours for the city of Albany’s popular First Friday program! Enjoy free gallery admission to visit our current exhibitions.

Exhibition Opening Reception: “Threads of Liberty: Schenectady and the American Revolution”
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Library, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Part of SCHS’ America at 250 project, this exhibition explores the story of Schenectady and Schenectadians during the American Revolution, weaving together different “threads” of the Revolutionary War-era. See the rare and significant 1771 Liberty Flag, carried by the Schenectady Minute Men during the Revolutionary War, alongside artifacts and documents that explore how Schenectadians contributed to and were shaped by the birth of the United States.

Yonder Mountain String Band
2026-02-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND RETURNS TO THE GREAT HALL!
Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with “Nowhere Next.” Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences, people, and places that have shaped them, the album is a mix of bluegrass, rock, and country with soulful, funky grooves. Their 11th studio album follows the Grammy-nominated Get Yourself Outside (2022), adding depth and momentum to Yonder’s rich musical legacy.
“Nowhere Next” showcases the musical talents and collaborative writing efforts of founding members Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), and Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals), alongside multi-instrumentalist Nick Piccininni (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, vocals), a five-year veteran whose contributions as a singer and instrumentalist shine throughout the record. Together, they co-wrote nine of the eleven tracks, artfully blending their unique perspectives and vocal ranges to give each song its own distinct character. Coleman Smith (fiddle) makes his studio debut, adding a vibrant layer that complements the band’s overall dynamic. Grammy-winning Dobro legend Jerry Douglas brings his signature style to three standout tracks: “Here I Go,” “Wasting Time,” and “Didn’t Go Wrong.”
Balancing nostalgia and innovation, “Nowhere Next” captures the essence of Yonder’s journey, transitioning from reflective storytelling to adventurous, genre-defying excursions. Tracks like “Leave the Midwest,” “Cruisin’,” and “The Truth Fits” highlights their gift for narrative, while “Nowhere Next,” “Here I Go,” and “Wasting Time” reveal their capacity for the unexpected. “Come See Me,” “Second Hand Smoke,” and “Outlaw” nod to tradition with a touch of country that complements the band’s signature style. The album also pays homage to Yonder’s storied past, breathing new life into two classics from the Yonder catalog, “River” and “Didn’t Go Wrong”, reaching back over two decades.
Produced by Yonder Mountain String Band, “Nowhere Next” brings together the unique voices and visions of each member, where their contributions resonate with a shared openness. This collective synergy forges a powerful bond within the band, making each track feel both grounded and alive with their connection. Edgy, heartfelt, and full of surprises, “Nowhere Next” stands out as one of Yonder’s most compelling albums yet, inviting listeners to experience the band at their most vibrant and unrestrained.

Saratoga Chowderfest 2026
2026-02-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Downtown Saratoga, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
​Saratoga County’s top restaurants serving 4 oz. samples of chowder for just $2—vote for your favorite to win!
Check individual participants to learn who is hosting live music for Chowderfest!
Family-friendly activities scattered throughout downtown Saratoga, including Saratoga Springs City Center and the Heritage Area Visitors Center!

Check out last year’s Chowderfest!

The Capital Region Home Show
2026-02-07 00:00 - 2026-02-08 23:59 | Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
At the Home Show, our goal is simple—to inspire, motivate, and excite attendees for their next home improvement project, whether it’s a small renovation or a complete remodel.

The show features a wide variety of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. Visitors can meet, compare, and connect with expert exhibitors, leaving inspired and confident to start planning. Most importantly, we want guests to be excited about all the possibilities for their homes.

Show Date: February 7, 2026

Show Time: 10 am – 8 pm

Show Date: February 8, 2026

Show Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Get Your Free Passes Today or $10 at the Door https://www.capitalregionhomeshow.com/Free-Pass

Interested in Exhibiting? https://www.capitalregionhomeshow.com/info-for-exhibitors

The Knights
2026-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Program:
JACOBSEN Beloved, Do Not Let Me Be Discouraged
GOLIJOV Ever Yours
-intermission-
MENDELSSOHN Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20

The Knights

Eric Jacobsen, Artistic Director and Conductor
Colin Jacobsen, Artistic Director

Biography:
The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they inspire listeners with vibrant programs rooted in the classical tradition and passion for artistic discovery. The Knights evolved from late-night chamber music reading parties with friends at the home of violinist Colin Jacobsen and cellist Eric Jacobsen. The Jacobsen brothers together serve as artistic directors of The Knights, with Eric Jacobsen as conductor.
Proud to be known as “one of Brooklyn’s sterling cultural products… known far beyond the borough for their relaxed virtuosity and expansive repertory” (The New Yorker), the orchestra has toured extensively across the United States and Europe since their founding in 2007. The Knights are celebrated globally, appearing across the world’s most prestigious stages, including those at Tanglewood Music Center, Ravinia Music Festival, the Kennedy Center, the Vienna Musikverein, and Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie. The orchestra has collaborated with many renowned soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Béla Fleck, and Gil Shaham.
After a whirlwind eleven-stop European tour with violinist Ray Chen, The Knights look forward to making music closer to home this summer. Artistic collaborators in the 2022-23 season include 2022 GRAMMY-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, violinist Ray Chen, and genre-shattering pianist/composer Aaron Diehl, with whom The Knights will release an album of Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite in 2023. For the latest on our season and a complete list of artistic partners and collaborative projects, please visit our website: theknightsnyc.com.
The Knights are proud to share a three-concert series presented by Carnegie Hall for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Programs include new works commissioned as part of the Rhapsody project, a multi-year initiative inspired by the 2024 centennial of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The Knights’ Carnegie Hall concerts in 2023-24 will feature Chris Thile, Wu Man, Magos Herrera, and Jeffrey Kahane, among other esteemed collaborators.

Live Music
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Nine Pin Ciderworks, 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Stop by the cidery on the first Saturday of every month from 8:00 – 10:00 pm for live music from local musicians.

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
2026-02-08 13:00 - 17:00 | MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy.
This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to your city with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball! This is history you can feel and a celebration of 100 years of over-the-top FUN with all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding®. This is fan celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pre-game magic, unforgettable post-game interactions, and the most fan-fueled experience in sports. This is your only chance to be part of The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the LEGACY.

Word Plays: Spellbinding
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
EVERYONE wants to listen to spellbinding stories. Our titles include:
Amelia’s Suitcase
Following the Rolling Stones
The Conjuror’s Revenge.
Our tellers are: Siri Allison, Kate Dudding, Margaret French, Eileen Mack, Claire Nolan, Nancy Marie Payne, Sandy Schuman and Dee Wind.
At every Story Circle show, superb performers tell rarely heard contemporary and traditional stories celebrating the human spirit. The shows are shared experiences between audience and performer, combining the intensity of a solo performance with the intimacy of a face-to-face conversation. Since 2008, over 4,000 people have enjoyed our shows at Proctors. We hope to see you there!
Click here to watch many of our performers tell stories. http://www.storycircleatproctors.org/youtube.shtml
Click here to find out about our performers.
http://www.storycircleatproctors.org/performers.shtml
Our website: http://www.storycircleatproctors.org/word–plays.shtml

Monthly Knitting Club
2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Arthur’s, 35 North Ferry St., Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
A monthly gathering (every second Sunday) with fellow fiber enthusiasts to knit, relax, and socialize. All levels of experience are welcome! Please bring your own materials. No tickets or RSVP necessary.
Questions? Email Shannon at syzhang123@gmail.com

Trivia Night with Typhoid Mary
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Nine Pin Ciderworks, 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Join us for Nine Pin Trivia hosted by Typhoid Mary every second Tuesday of the month! Sign-ups start at 6:00 pm and trivia begins promptly at 6:30 pm.
Categories range from pop culture, sports, entertainment, music, current events, and more. Prizes include cider flights and other great Nine Pin items!

Tales for Tots
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Step into a world of imagination and wonder! Join The Book House for Tales for Tots, story hour designed to delight little ones and their grown-ups.
On the 1st Wednesday of each month, dive into magical tales and spark creativity with fun activities. Perfect for children ages 2 – 4 years old, this is the ultimate storytime adventure that will leave your child excited to turn the next page.
Parents are required to attend with children. Space is limited so tickets are required. One ticket covers child and parent.

Passport Series: Vasen
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Get ready to travel around the world – one concert at a time!
The Passport Series takes the same beloved world music that patrons of the park series have come to cherish and brings it to Proctors in Schenectady and Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga so the party can continue all year.
Vasen
Väsen-Duo, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson have, after 37 years of interaction and touring, refined their sound and their stage presence to the extent that today they are unique in their kind. With their playful and perfect interplay, they seem to defy the laws of physics in what appears to be a telepathic communication.
The music is intense and full of humour. They create their very own musical language which in its appeal is as modern as it is ancient. With the foundation firmly rooted in the traditional music of Uppland, they have always looked curiously at new musical goals.
Olov & Micke have played together since 1983 when they met at Oktoberstämman in Uppsala and discovered that they had a large common repertoire and a similar way of playing. It turned out that Micke had learned from Ivar Tallroth in Uppsala and Olov had learned from Curt Tallroth in Harbo. They had been introduced to the rich Bohlin / Tallroth tradition by the two brothers. Olov & Micke started playing intensively together and released their first recording, “Det rister i Örat,” in 1985. They have played an incredible amount together over the years in Väsen. Now they go on adventures among old fine musicians, stories and trad tunes and at the same time they continue to break new ground. They perform on a variety of stringed instruments, including a silverbasharpa, oktavharpa, three-rowed Nyckelharpa, violoncello da spalla and a blue electric viola.

Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2026 Tour
2026-02-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live!
See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Jenna Johnson, Pasha Pashkov, Val Chmerkovskiy, Hailey Bills and special guests to be announced!
Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!

VIP Information:
VIP1: LIVE FROM HOLLYWOOD FRONT ROW VIP PACKAGE
●One Reserved Ticket in the Front Row
●Interactive experience with members of the DWTS Touring Cast
●Professional Photo Op with members of the DWTS Touring Cast
●Custom VIP Laminate
●Exclusive Autographed Tour Item
●Exclusive Dancing with the Stars VIP Gift Item
●Pre-show Merchandise Shopping Opportunity
●On-site VIP Host and Ticket Pick-up
VIP2: MIRRORBALL DREAMIN’ VIP PACKAGE
●One Reserved Ticket in Rows 2 through 10
●Interactive experience with members of the DWTS Touring Cast
●Professional Photo Op with members of the DWTS Touring Cast
●Custom VIP Laminate
●Exclusive Dancing with the Stars VIP Gift Item
●Pre-show Merchandise Shopping Opportunity
●On-site VIP Host and Ticket Pick-up
VIP3: JUDGES’ CHOICE VIP PACKAGE
●One reserved ticket in rows 8 through 15
●Interactive experience with members of the DWTS Touring Cast
●Professional Photo Op with members of the DWTS Touring Cast
●Custom VIP Laminate
●Exclusive Dancing with the Stars Gift Item
●Pre-show Merchandise Shopping Opportunity
●On-site VIP Host and Ticket Pick-up
VIP4: GLITZ & GLAM VIP PACKAGE
●One Reserved Ticket in Rows 10 through 20
●Exclusive Dancing with the Stars VIP Gift Item
●On-site VIP Host and Ticket Pick-up
*Please note there is no Interactive Experience

MJ The Illusion: Reliving The King Of Pop
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, 12047, United States
MJ The Illusion is a one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.”
You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. From the choreography to the lights, costumes, and of course, the music. Now get ready for the magic of Michael Jackson. This is MJ The Illusion, a must-see for all fans of music.
MICHAEL KNIGHT as Michael JacksonWhile most tribute artists learn to imitate their idols by watching videos over andover again, Michael Knight took a different approach.
· · In 2013, Knight sought out Michael Jackson’s backup dancer and choreographer for Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson IMMORTAL, Travis Payne and contracted him to help understand and recreate MJ’s dancemoves.Additionally, in 2014, Knight received vocal training from Jackson’s long-time vocal coach, Seth Riggs. This training led Knight into becoming one of the top three Michael Jackson Tribute Artists’ in the world today.
In addition to performing with Legends in Concert since 2013, Knight has performed hundreds of shows in performing arts centers, casinos, fairs, festivals and private events worldwide!Knight performed to an audience of 60,000 people in 2018 at the Legendary Rose Bowl. Michael Knights looks forward to meeting and performing for Michael Jackson fans all over the world. This is MJ The Illusion.

Eric Church
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Eric Church brings his Free The Machine Tour to MVP Arena on Saturday, February 14 with special guest Ella Langley. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 3 at 10am but get access to the presale on Thursday, October 2 by signing up here. Sign up by 11:59pm on Wed, Oct 1 and receive the presale email at 8am on Thursday!
Tickets will be available for purchase online only at Ticketmaster.com beginning at 10am on Friday, October 3. Pending availability, tickets may be purchased in person at the MVP Arena Box Office beginning at 10am on Monday, October 6.

Albany Symphony presents: Loren Loiacono + Tchaikovsky & Mahler
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Loren Loiacono + Tchaikovsky & Mahler
Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 15 at 3:00pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Tickets: $70-20
$15 Student Tickets Available!
David Alan Miller, conductor
Kara Dugan, mezzo-soprano
John Brancy, baritone
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Tempest
Gustav Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer
Loren Loiacono: New Vocal Work (world premiere)
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”
Saturday 2/14: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/803
Sunday 2/15: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/1601

Art Night Schenectady
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Schenectady, Jay St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Art Night aims to introduce a wider audience to the unique vitality of the Arts, restaurants, and businesses that Schenectady has to offer. Art Night promotes interest in the arts by making it accessible, thereby strengthening the arts and business communities in Schenectady.

All venues are within a 10-minute walk of each other, making this a great opportunity to visit Schenectady’s businesses on foot! No registration required and the event is completely FREE! (Nearly ALL art is available for purchase!)

Marcus D. Wiley
2026-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | FunnyBone Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is first come, first served. We seat the room from front to back and guests will be seated accordingly based on arrival time.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.
About the Artist:
Marcus D. Wiley is a premiere entertainer whose class of comedy surpasses the status quo. In February 2025, Marcus released his third hour special, “Marriage Is Major Surgery”, which was executive produced by Ali Siddiq and is available on YouTube. The special went viral and received over 3 million views to date. This one-of-a-kind performance has been described as ‘ideal for the married, the wanna be married, the used to be married and the wanna be married again’.
The son of a preacher, Marcus’ charismatic style of delivery is clean, captivating, funny and knowledgeable. He provides lots of laughter along with a guaranteed message on being a better you. His motto for his brand of comedy is “Laughter is good, but the Message is better!” Wooing the masses, Marcus’ widespread appeal is contemporary enough to entice the fashion-savvy and culturally conscious Generation Xs, Ys, and Zs, but traditional enough to melt the matriarch’s heart as he recounts Mama’s mandates.
Prior to his comedy career, Marcus was a professor at Texas Southern University. A three-time college graduate with an Associates Degree in Fine Art Theatre, Bachelor’s Degree in Radio/TV Film and Master’s Degree in Communications, Marcus is also a published author. His book Hustle & Faith remains a top-selling piece of literature and excerpts from the book are often quoted from the pulpit to the streets. His motto as an author is “God will honor your faith and reward your hustle.”

VIP Ticket Includes:
Preferred Seating in the First Four Rows

Girls Night: the Musical
2026-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning rave reviews since its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious’ tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends .Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance in the aisles! Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize yourself in each of them! Described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine), and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!”(The Advocate).GIRLS NIGHT is bursting with energy and packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more.

Saratoga Record Riot
2026-02-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
10 AM-5 PM Regular admission $5.00. Early admission $15 at 9 AM. SUPER EARLY admission $25.
Beautiful venue, right on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs!
Regular vendors: Iris Records (new vinyl & CDs), Ed from Sweet Side Records, Ross Marvin, Jim Furlong (Last Vestige), Ed from Sweet Side Records, Patchoulie Julie, Bruce Rose from Rose’s Repeats, Mike Curtin (CDs/LPs), John Bastone, Jim Favaloro, many more.
60 tables of LPs, CDs & 45s
Dealer info: 6 foot tables, $80 ($100 in 2026), spacious room, easy load-in from street or drive directly into the building—3 cars at a time! For more info, visit http://www.vinylsteve.com, register, log in and RSVP your table. Table rent collected around 2 PM on the day of the show.
The Saratoga Record Riot takes place twice a year. Don’t miss the big vinyl dig!
(2026 dates: Sundays February 22nd and October 18th)

Say She She Cut & Rewind Tour with Katzù Oso
2026-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY, 12009, United States
Say She She are back and heading to Lark Hall on Sunday, February 22nd for their Cut & Rewind Tour. Doors 7pm//Show 8pm.

There’s nothing more resonant than the human voice. It contains timbres and textures no other instrument can replicate, but most importantly, it’s immensely powerful: One voice can spark an uprising, but many voices in unison create a movement. Nya Gazelle Brown, Sabrina Cunningham, and Piya Malik, the three women who front NYC punk-chic, discodelic band Say She She, understand how to wield such power. They soar above irresistible grooves, locking together in gorgeous three-part harmonies that cleverly disguise the feeling of righteous rebellion permeating their music. Theirs is a multi-pronged call to action: Move your body, expand your mind, and recognize your strength.
Say She She, whose name pays homage to Nile Rodgers, made Cut & Rewind, their third record, almost immediately after wrapping the tours supporting 2023’s Silver. The band’s trajectory has skyrocketed over the past few years, earning praise from The Guardian, the LA Times, MOJO, and NPR, and touring with Thee Sacred Souls. They have performed at venues like the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the Roundhouse in London, as well as festivals including Glastonbury, Austin City Limits, and Pickathon. They’ve long mined the sounds of the ’70s and ’80s, citing Minnie Riperton, Rotary Connection, Liquid Liquid, and ESG as influences. Cut & Rewind expands their scope, incorporating elements of Lonnie Liston Smith and the Lijadu Sisters into their sonic palette while channeling the spirit of contemporaries like Lambrini Girls and Amyl and the Sniffers. It all combines into a psychedelic soundscape of pulsing disco beats, astral whistle tones, and earwormy melodies.
Over a couple of short, intense sessions, Brown, Cunningham, and Malik gathered with their rhythm section, Dan Hastie, Sam Halterman, Dale Jennings, and Sergio Rios—all members of cult funk band Orgone—at Rios’s North Hollywood studio, Killion Sound. Say She She’s writing practice is an exercise in presence, as each of the three channels their front-of-mind thoughts and feelings into cathartic transmissions. There’s an element of spontaneity at play, informed by the players’ affinity for The Meters-style jamming and the studio discipline of Booker T and The M.G.’s, as well as Malik’s time in a post-punk improv band with Liquid Liquid’s Sal Principato. “The writing room is very free,” says Brown. “We’re able to just be, and fully express ourselves.” They’d write a song and record it that day, cutting the instrumental to tape no more than three times, choosing their favorite take, and immediately laying vocals. To preserve that raw, spur-of- the-moment vibe, they stick to a hard and fast rule: “We never record anything that we can’t recreate live,” explains Malik. “It’s the same thing when the three of us are up on stage that happens in the studio.”
Each of the 12 tracks on Cut & Rewind crackles with palpable energy, practically daring you to keep your head and hips still. The cosmic boogie of “Chapters” ripples out into the ether, while the no-wave throb of “Shop Boy” glides like rollerskates through a warehouse loft.
The silky “Under the Sun,” written in solidarity with the 2023 Writers Guild of America strikes, shines like a sun flare in a camera lens. The three vocalists deftly weave around each other, sometimes creating an interlocking rhythmic lattice (part of a technique they’ve dubbed the “Say She She sigh”), sometimes coalescing in a heavenly triad. But a politically charged undercurrent buzzes beneath the lush, strobing sonics, giving these jams an added heft. In a time of political turmoil where community is more necessary than ever, Say She She offers a particular salve: protest music dressed up as a sweat-dripping, body-moving, consciousness-raising good time.
“She Who Dares” is a simmering slice of psych-funk that imagines a near-future dystopia wherein women’s rights have been decimated globally. The group started writing the piece as a way to exorcize a notably insulting male interaction, but it morphed into a more universal, fist-raised anthem. It starts with Cunningham’s voice filtered through a megaphone, explaining how hundreds of thousands of women have suddenly been imprisoned across the world. “It feels scary, setting a Handmaid’s Tale tone,” explains Cunningham, “but ultimately, it’s meant to be empowering for other women.” The song doesn’t linger in fear; instead, it seizes and becomes that megaphone, issuing a chant of encouragement to keep up the good fight.
Early album highlight “Disco Life,” whose unbreakable beat and shimmying tambourine live up to the name, is one of Cut & Rewind’s most overtly political cuts. It examines the 1979 “Disco Demolition Night” at Comiskey Stadium in Chicago, a publicity event-turned-riot organized by shock jock Steve Dahl. Attendees were encouraged to bring a disco record in exchange for cheap admission, which Dahl would then burn in a dumpster—already an implicit attack on a genre fronted by Black people, queer people, and women—but the crowdbrought and destroyed anything made by Black musicians. The lyrics decry the event’s racism and homophobia, understanding that theroots of the riot still linger. Say She She knows a better world is possible, and uses “Disco Life” to manifest “a playing field where all are free.”
Cut & Rewind is Say She She at their most vital, both outside of time and profoundly of the now. It urges us to stay present and attentive to the challenges we must endure, but offers a way to recharge our collective battery. It’s a shimmering, celebratory epic, equally suited for the dancefloor and the demonstration.

Katzù Oso is a Chicano artist born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. His melodic vocals and contemporary sounds are influenced by his multicultural upbringing in East LA and Boyle Heights. After the release of his two buzzworthy harmonic EPs, Colour, and Pastel, Katzù Oso takes us to another alternative dimension with his debut album, Tmí. Oso’s album is a timeline portal into his hero’s journey growing up in his Boyle Heights neighborhood. From the heart and soul he brings to life una historia de amor to escape the current reality and transcend into a melodic universe filled with synthesizer and upbeat tempos. Visually, our hero takes on the new alter ego with the Luchador mask, a symbolic representation of his roots and serves as an ode to his Chicano cultura.
His musical manifestations started with him writing his entire album in his bedroom to performing shows in his hometown, and later taking the stage at ACL, Tropicalia, and opening for Tyler the Creator. Signed to Cosmica Artists, he is currently working on his much anticipated second album and hopes to go deeper into the realms of his mulit-faceted universe. Katzù credits his eclectic musical style and influences to romantic soulful Mexican singer, José
José, psychedelic rock band, Tame Impala, iconic Mexican artist, Julieta Venegas, and many more. Katzù’s music highlights the experiences of being young, brown, and gifted in today’s America while breaking free from society’s stereotypical confinements with his euphonic charm. More than synths and beats, his music is a glimpse into unseen worlds within the soul of a modern artist influenced by a multicultural upbringing.

David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | FunnyBone Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is first come, first served. We seat the room from front to back and guests will be seated accordingly based on arrival time.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.
About the Artist:
After a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that.
Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant.
David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David’s videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people.

VIP Ticket Includes:
Preferred Seating in the First Four Rows

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Hart Theatre at The Egg, Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Fresh off the release of Magic Lover—Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special—Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages.
Willman is best known as the star and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans and Magic Prank Show, where his signature mix of mind-blowing magic and relatable humor has made him a streaming favorite, a viral hit (1 billion views and counting), and a fan favorite for families, comedy lovers, and skeptics alike.
He’s appeared on The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Conan, and was recently named “Stage Magician of the Year” by the Magic Castle. He’s performed at the White House, packed theaters across the country, and managed to make grown adults openly weep over a card trick. But the live show? That’s where the real magic happens.
One for the Ages is Justin’s biggest tour to date, featuring brand-new material and more. It’s an interactive, laugh-filled, sleight-of-mind experience that’s smart, silly, and astonishing.
And yes—it’s the kind of show you can bring your kids, your date, or your dad to. All ages. All generations. All-new.
This is One for the Ages.
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· Best available seating
· Poster
· Post-show Meet & Greet with Justin Willman

Lynch Mob
2026-02-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Empire Live, 93 North Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States

Marlon Wayans
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | FunnyBone Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is first come, first served. We seat the room from front to back and guests will be seated accordingly based on arrival time.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.
About the Artist:
Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend.
Marlon’s latest comedy special “Good Grief,” which premiered in June 2024 on Amazon Prime Video, hit #1 on the streaming platform its first week. His other critically acclaimed #1 comedy specials include “Woke-ish” on Netflix and “God Loves Me,” “You Know What It Is” and “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners” on HBO Max.
Wayans can next be seen in September 2025 starring in the psychological horror thriller “Him” from Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw banner. Wayans is commonly recognized for his role as ‘Marcus Copeland’ in Columbia Pictures’ 2004 hit comedy classic “White Chicks” opposite Shawn Wayans and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. His other hit films include “Scary Movie” and “Scary Movie 2, “Requiem for a Dream,” “Respect,” “Fifty Shades Of Black,” “Little Man,” “A Haunted House” and “A Haunted House 2,” “Naked,” “Sextuplets,” “The Curse of Bridge Hollow,” “Air,” “On The Rocks,” and “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” among others. His TV credits include The WB’s “The Wayans Bros.,” which was the highest rated comedy on the network and continues to air in syndication, the NBC sitcom “Marlon,” “Fox’s “In Living Color” and “Bel-Air.”

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Preferred Seating in the First Four Rows

Branford Marsalis
2026-02-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
New Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and film and Broadway composer. In the process, he has become a multi-award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.
The Branford Marsalis Quartet, formed in 1986, remains his primary means of expression. In its virtually uninterrupted three-plus decades of existence, the Quartet has established a rare breadth of stylistic range. It has long been recognized as the standard to which other ensembles of its kind must be measured. This spring, the Quartet makes its Blue Note Records debut with the March 28 release of “Belonging,” a full album interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name. But Branford has not confined his music to the jazz quartet context. He recently composed a classical suite commissioned by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. A frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Branford has become increasingly sought after as a featured soloist with acclaimed orchestras worldwide, performing works by composers such as Copland, Debussy, Glazunov, Ibert, John Williams, Mahler, Milhaud, Rorem, Vaughan Williams, and Villa-Lobos. His legendary guest performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop music arena.
Branford’s screen credits as a composer include original music for Rustin, starring Colman Domingo, the History Channel’s documentary “Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” starring Oprah Winfrey, and Spike Lee’s “Mo’ Better Blues.” He received a 2021 EMMY nomination for the original music he composed and produced for “Tulsa Burning” in the Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score) category. His work on Broadway has garnered a Drama Desk Award and a Tony nomination for the acclaimed revival of “Fences.” He recently arranged and orchestrated the music for a new Broadway production on “Louis Armstrong, A Wonderful World.” His previous Broadway efforts include music for the revivals of “Children of a Lesser God and A Raisin in the Sun,” as well as “The Mountaintop,” which starred Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson.

Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026
2026-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Having performed over 1,000 shows since its launch in Liverpool, England in January 2011, Brit Floyd have circled the world, sold out tours across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and the Middle East, and performed concerts at some of the world’s greatest venues, including London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall; the awe inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado; the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and ‘The Showplace of the Nation’, NYC’s Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.

Lunasa
2026-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, an early review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an “Irish music dream team”. From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Critical acclaim followed, The Irish Echo describing the band as the “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet”; MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.”
Having since sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, Lunasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music. Collaborations with singers Natalie Merchant, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Tim O’Brien and high-profile concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Carnegie Hall, Glastonbury Festival and Bercy Arena Paris helped broaden the band’s audience and cement it place at the forefront of contemporary Irish music.
Lunasa’s current lineup features: Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with the The Waterboys: piper Cillian Vallely was a member of Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen: Flute player Kevin Crawford, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players, was a member of Moving Cloud: award-winning ?ddler Sean Smyth, who performed with Donal Lunny’s legendary Cool?n and accordionist Alan Kelly; Colin Farrell is a multiple award winning fiddler, who has toured with Project West, Grada and Michael McGoldrick: Guitarist Ed Boyd made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby, and Cara Dillon.
Currently the band is touring their most recent cd, “Cas”. Released in the spring of 2018, the album breaks new ground for the band, and features for the first time guest singers
“this album is brilliant with a capital B……a new feather in the cap of the talented and influential musicians we know and love as Lunasa” Irish American News
“an Irish music dream team” FOLK ROOTS (UK)

“the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet.” IRISH VOICE (USA)

“Lúnasa have catapulted both themselves and the music onto another plane where creative
juices reign supreme.” – THE IRISH TIMES (IRELAND)

“the new gods of Irish music… . Lúnasa’s musicianship is awesome… ..nobody since the
Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” – MOJO (UK)

“Lúnasa are at that place where the past meets the future… . they reveal a spirit few of their
contemporaries can equal, as they seem to choose from a palette containing a range of
sounds and moods not available to more mortal players.” HOT PRESS (IRELAND)
“anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.” BILLBOARD (USA)
‘Lúnasa reigns as the new Celtic royalty’ BOSTON HERALD (USA)
