Whassup in the 518? Weekend Shows

Whassup in the 518?

Friday, March 13^th

Archduke, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

theREP presents the Wilma Theater’s Production of “Archduke” by Rajiv Joseph

“The comic energy of the writing carries the characters to their tragic finish line.”—The Los Angeles Times

Serbia, 1914. When teen-aged Gavrilo Princip coughs blood into a doctor’s lace handkerchief, he’s delighted that the doctor lets him keep such a fancy souvenir. But the outlook quickly dims when Gavrilo and two other boys are diagnosed with deadly tuberculosis. Suddenly, these hungry urchins have nothing to lose. A fanatical captain exploits their despair for his own nationalist ends. Soon, they’re hapless assassins bumbling their way into the start of World War I. In this pitch-dark farce, the notorious demise of Archduke Ferdinand is an allegory of our own perilous moment.

Passport Series: Baklava Express, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

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 Music Haven Concert 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.

Baklava Express – Middle Eastern Fusion

Baklava Express is a NYC-based Cross-Cultural fusion project, led by Oud player and composer Josh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by various traditions of the Arab world, Turkey, and Armenia, as well as drawing inspiration from both the Ashkenazi and Mizrahi folk traditions. The eclectic influences and vast differences in the musical backgrounds of its members have created a group whose style is distinct, yet genre-defiant.

Finnegan’s Farewell, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga

Get ready for laughter and shenanigans in this all-new hilarious musical comedy from the co-creator of “Tony & Tina’s Wedding!”

Come to an authentic Irish wake and pay your last respects to dearly departed US Postal worker, Paddy Finnegan. Paddy took a trip to an Atlantic City casino where he won 10 million at the slots and then promptly dropped dead. As Father Seamus presides, you’ll be treated to eulogies, sing-alongs and a missing corpse!

While they search for the missing body, be ready to eat, drink and dance to the music of The Dublineers, and watch Irish dancing champions, The Riverkids, strut their stuff on the floor. You might even come away rich after Max reads the will.

This funny and highly entertaining Irish wake concludes with a surprise twist of the tale!

Brick By Brick, Empire Live, Albany, 6:30pm

Kevin McKrell’s Final Saint Patrick’s Celebration, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-9:30pm

Through the years Kevin McKrell’s Saint Patrick’s celebrations have taken on legendary ‘I was there when’ status . With Donnybrook Fair, The McKrells, or as a solo if you didn’t spend Saint Pat’s singing along with Kevin was it really Saint Patrick’s. Friday March 13th at The Cohoes Music Hall will be one of Kevin’s final Saint Patrick’s performances. Kevin will be joined by Frank Orsini, with Arlin Greene and other TBA special guests.

Black Mountain Symphony, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Weekend with Black Mountain Symphony at Ristic Barn Pub in Troy, NY!

Happy Hour at The Eleven with Shannon Roy, Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-8pm

Join us in welcoming back Shannon Roy for a Happy Hour performance at The Eleven on Friday, 3/13. 6PM// FREE

Currently residing in upstate NY, Shannon Roy is a powerhouse performer, With a voice that carries both grit and grace. Shannon’s music tells the story of resilience, adventure, and survival. A singer/songwriter, actress, open mic host, and Army combat veteran, Shannon brings an authenticity to the stage that’s impossible to ignore and laughter that lights up any room.Her album, A Woman’s Soul, is a testament to strength and storytelling, blending rock, blues, and folk into a sound that’s as fierce as it is heartfelt. Currently recording her second album, she continues to perfect a sound that is as authentic as the stories she is telling.

Hex presents Horror Show Goth Night, Lark Hall, Albany, 9pm-1am

Join us in March for a very dark Friday the 13th with Hex and Goth Night. 9-1am/$10

This Friday the 13th grab the closest thing to you and prepare to Scream. This month HEX is haunting the hall and bringing the blood of
the silverscreen to life. Grab what could be your last drink, dance to stay awake, fight to be the last one alive
Make your best Freddy, Voorheese, Michael, Carrie, Regan, Ripley, Chucky, Pennywise, Norman, Alice, Stackhouse, Henrietta, to fright, or just come as your beautiful self.

Three Hot Chili Peppers w/ Uncle Frank Says No, Surfsik, Putnam Place, Saratoga, 7:30pm-11pm

Houston, Texas based Three Hot Chili Peppers brings you the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ greatest hits, as well as some deep cuts, for a 2 hour set for Saint Patrick’s Day weekend!

Stéphane Wrembel Quartet, Caffe Lena, Saratoga, 8pm-10pm

“Perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today, Mr. Wrembel plays the guitar with a rich and colorful lyricism.”

— The New York Times

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a revelation” and described by The New York Observer as “the living face of Gypsy jazz,” Stéphane Wrembel stands among the world’s most celebrated guitarists and composers.

Born in Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel has spent more than two decades enchanting audiences across the globe with a singular sound that blends jazz, gypsy swing, and world music into something unmistakably his own.

Keta Ester ‘Love Apple’ Album Release Show, Hangar on the Hudson, 8pm-11pm

Keta Ester with special guests Another Michael (solo) and Dan LaFave

Wizard Fest Day 5: Gandalf VS. Jason RAVE, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11:30pm

From “Bar People.”

3/13 5:30 PM Frankie Lessard- McGreiveys Pub

3/13 6:00 PM Alex Castle – Inn at Saratoga

3/13 6:00 PM Bobbie Van Detta- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

3/13 6:00 PM Christine Spero- Panza’s

3/13 6:00 PM Dazey Duo- Saratoga Winery

3/13 6:00 PM Hannah Estelle & Luke Pavlus- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/13 6:00 PM Jeff Stein- The Scarlet Knife

3/13 6:00 PM Jimmi Justin- Treehouse Brewery

3/13 6:00 PM Kevin Green & Josh Sheridan- Hank Hudson Brewing

3/13 6:00 PM Luke Pavlus & Hannah Estelle- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/13 6:00 PM Mark Hodgkins- Spa City Tap & Barrel

3/13 6:00 PM Matt Evans- Powers Pub

3/13 6:00 PM Mike O’Donnell- Cock & Bull

3/13 6:00 PM Myrthtones- Ravenswood

3/13 6:00 PM Pat Decker- Thirsty Owl

3/13 6:00 PM Shannon Roy- Lark Hall

3/13 6:00 PM Tyler Giroux- 677 Prime

3/13 6:30 PM Bret Scot- Other One Brewery

3/13 6:30 PM Gianna Robustiano & Ben Zoleski- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

3/13 6:30 PM Jo Henley- Artisanal Brew Works

3/13 6:30 PM Steve Candlen- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

3/13 7:00 PM Bob Barker Band- Kraverie

3/13 7:00 PM Chris Dollard- Principessa Elena

3/13 7:00 PM Dan Bernstein- Emack & Bolios

3/13 7:00 PM DJ Chizzzik- Night Owl

3/13 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Seven Bistro

3/13 7:00 PM Indie Whims- September’s Too

3/13 7:00 PM John Stack- Bunker Clifton Park

3/13 7:00 PM Matty Finn- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino

3/13 7:00 PM Scott & Company- O’Slattery’s

3/13 7:00 PM Whiskey River- Outpost 40

3/13 8:00 PM 80’s Band with Lacey Allen- Vapor

3/13 8:00 PM Art n Shawna- Cooperstown Distilling Saratoga

3/13 8:00 PM Black Mountain Symphony- Rustic Barn Pub

3/13 8:00 PM DJ Mic Power- Misfit

3/13 8:00 PM Quantum Cosmic & Space Carnival- Ophelia’s Restaurant

3/13 8:00 PM Stephane Wrembel- Caffe Lena

3/13 8:00 PM Steve Gray Duo- Parting Glass

3/13 9:00 PM Goth Night- Lark Hall

3/13 9:00 PM Ill Funk Ensemble- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

3/13 9:00 PM Jason Emmond- Nine Maple

3/13 9:30 PM Big Empty- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Saturday, March 14^th

Francisco del Pino + Beethoven & Bruckner, Troy Saving Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm

Unison eligible Classical

Francisco del Pino + Beethoven & Bruckner
Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 15 at 3:00pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Tickets: $70-20
$15 Student Tickets Available!

David Alan Miller, conductor
Anwen Deng, piano

Francisco del Pino: New Work (world premiere)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7

Saturday 3/14: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/1202

Sunday 3/15: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/1801

The Egg Presents: OPEN House, The Egg, Albany, 2pm

The Egg’s OPEN House is back! A free, full building party with arcade games, movies, a DJ and more. This is a great opportunity to check out all the new upgrades at The Egg from last year’s major renovations.

We’ve got an amazing lineup of local legends joining us.

✨ Typhoid Mary, named the 2025 Best Drag Performer by The Times Union, graces us as MC for Rock Band in the Hart Theatre with full theatrics
✨ DJ Mercy of Paper Moon bookstore in Troy, NY will DJ in the afternoon alongside a Paper Moon zine/comic book pop-up, think B-side jazz funk on an intergalactic level
✨Scotia, a near lifelong resident of Albany (once a WCDB UAlbany radio DJ and resident of Fuze Box in its heyday) will DJ an evening of house & techno bliss

Not to mention the MOVIES:
2PM: The Muppets Movie (2011)
4PM: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1978)
6PM: Grease (1978)

They Built America: Workers of the Erie Canal, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 11am.

Join Kelly McPhearson, a fearless Irish lass, on an incredible journey to find her brother (her only family in America), who’s working on the canal. Sourced from more than 35 historical records, this original work celebrates the real men, women, children, politicians, farmers, merchants, and laborers who built the Erie Canal – the miraculous waterway that transformed America from a burgeoning country into a great nation! Told with live music and text, history comes to life with figures such as physician Dr. Finch, Italian mason Antonio, Swedish packet boat Captain Gus, Governor DeWitt Clinton, congressmen, and many more!

2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Animated, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

The Oscar-Nominated Shorts return to Proctors Feb. 24-March 14. Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts program again includes films in all three categories: Animated. Documentary, and Live Action. Not Rated, but some films in this program include disturbing and mature content and may not be suitable for children under 13. 83 minutes.

• Butterfly (France): Directed by Florence Miailhe — A poignant retelling of Olympic swimmer Alfred Nakache’s life, from his rise to fame to surviving Auschwitz, presented as memories flashing back during his final swim. In French, Arabic and German with English subtitles. 15 minutes.
• Éiru (Ireland): Directed by Giovanna Ferrari — When the water mysteriously disappears from the well in a warrior clan’s village, an intrepid child descends into the belly of the earth to retrieve it. Éiru is the story of a child in search of a challenge, and a goddess in search of a champion. 13 minutes. Note: While not nominated, Éiru was Shortlisted and merits a special mention.
• Forevergreen (U.S.): Directed by Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears — A joyful adventure featuring an orphaned bear cub and a fatherly tree turns deadly serious when the cub is tempted by the allure of easy food. 13 minutes.
• The Girl Who Cried Pearls (Canada): Directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski — A haunting fable about a girl overwhelmed by sorrow, the boy who loves her, and how greed leads good hearts to wicked deeds. In English and French with English subtitles, 17 minutes.
• Retirement Plan (Ireland): Directed by John Kelly — A man fantasizes about everything he’d love to do in retirement, once he finally has the “time.” 7 minutes.
• The Three Sisters (Israel/Cyprus): Directed by Konstantin Bronzit — Three sisters live on an isolated island, each in their own small house, until circumstances force them to rent out one of the houses. 14 minutes.

2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Documentary, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

The Oscar-Nominated Shorts return to Proctors from Feb. 24-March 14. Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts program includes films in all three categories: Animated. Documentary, and Live Action. Not Rated, but the Producers recommend this be treated as if Rated R. 158 minutes.

• All the Empty Rooms (U.S.): Directed by Joshua Seftel — In this moving short documentary, a journalist and a photographer set out to memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings. 33 minutes.
• Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud (U.S.): Directed by Craig Renaud and Juan Arredondo — An intimate chronicle about documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud, the first American journalist killed while reporting on the Russo-Ukrainian War. In English, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, and Somali with English subtitles. 38 minutes.
• Children No More: “Were and are Gone” (Israel): Directed by Hilla Medalia — In Tel Aviv, activists gather weekly to demonstrate their opposition to the war in Gaza with a silent vigil for the children killed in Israeli attacks. In Hebrew with English subtitles. 36 minutes. 4pm, 7pm

Kinky Boots, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

The boots are back! Kinky Boots will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards^®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award^® for Best Musical Theatre Album, and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical, this big-hearted musical hit will have you strutting out of the theater saying “eah!”

Kinky Boots captivates and entertains audiences around the world with the dazzling Tony-winning score by pop legend Cyndi Lauper, hilarious and uplifting book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell.

Based on true events, Kinky Boots follows the journey of two people with nothing in common… or so they think. Charlie Price reluctantly inherits his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As Charlie and Lola work together to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they realized and discover that you change the world when you change your mind.

Finnegan’s Farewell, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga

Get ready for laughter and shenanigans in this all-new hilarious musical comedy from the co-creator of “Tony & Tina’s Wedding!”

Come to an authentic Irish wake and pay your last respects to dearly departed US Postal worker, Paddy Finnegan. Paddy took a trip to an Atlantic City casino where he won 10 million at the slots and then promptly dropped dead. As Father Seamus presides, you’ll be treated to eulogies, sing-alongs and a missing corpse!

While they search for the missing body, be ready to eat, drink and dance to the music of The Dublineers, and watch Irish dancing champions, The Riverkids, strut their stuff on the floor. You might even come away rich after Max reads the will.

This funny and highly entertaining Irish wake concludes with a surprise twist of the tale!

The Happy Fits, Empire Live, Albany, 7pm

Best Friends Girl: The #1 Cars Experience, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-10pm

Best Friends Girl recreate the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100.  The Cars undoubtedly left their mark in popular culture with notable hits like “Best Friends Girl,” “Shake It Up,” “Magic,” “Lets Go” and of course, “Moving in Stereo” which gained notoriety from its placement in the movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”  Best Friends Girl are comprised of lifelong, top-notch, professional musicians whose goal is to keep the music of The Cars alive with every performance!

Brian Kane & The Beginning-St.Patrick’s Day Party! Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm

The RB will be the place to be with Brian Kane and The Beginning! Come party with the Irish or like you are!

Parade Day at The Eleven with Nickopotamus, Lark Hall, Albany, 3pm

Join us on Saturday March 14th for a Parade Day event featuring Nickopotamus. FREE event; 3-7pm

An eclectic juggernaut, Nickopotamus combines elements of rock, jam, funk, punk, groove, and zydeco to provide the listener with a visceral experience that will leave them singing along. Nickopotamus is a good-time/high energy live band that has been known to have just as much fun on stage as their fans do. Hailing from Albany, NY this 4 piece band is led by song writer/ guitarist Nick Souder.

Parade Day with Rivergrass Revival at The Eleven, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm-10pm

Let’s keep Parade Day going with Rivergrass Revival on Saturday, 3/14. 8-10pm FREE at The Eleven at Lark Hall.

Neon Avenue, Putnam Place, Saratoga, 8:3opm

Born from the depths of the 2020 Pandemic, this group of Capital Region musicians came together for what felt like necessity. With the stalling of the music industry, a creative outlet was needed for these 5 individuals. What was first a casual get together playing some dead tunes quickly escalated into a singular goal of putting together a live stream. Something special happened during these early sessions and a “one-and-done” livestream turned into something much more.

Parade Day – Pipers and Live Music, Lost and Found, Albany

Wizard Fest Day 6: Merciless Metal Market – Vintage Market, No Fun, Troy, 4pm

The Obsessed / Carnwennan / Astral Bitch, No Fun, Troy, 7pm–11pm

From “Bar People.”

3/14 1:00 PM Scott Chamberlain- Powers Pub

3/14 10:00 AM TBD- Saratoga Farmers Market at Wilton Mall

3/14 12:00 PM Padraig Timoney- Other One Brewery

3/14 2:00 PM DJ Mic Power- Misfit

3/14 3:00 PM Jeff Grippin- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

3/14 3:00 PM Nickopotamus- Eleven at Lark Hall

3/14 3:00 PM Padraig Timoney- Lanies Cafe

3/14 4:00 PM Bret Scott- McGreiveys Pub

3/14 4:30 PM Mark Hines .. Bagpipes- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/14 4:30 PM Mark Hines On Bagpipes- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/14 5:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Artisanal Brew Works

3/14 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

3/14 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime

3/14 6:00 PM Grandcentral Station- Katie O’Byrnes

3/14 6:00 PM Matty Finn- Tinney’s Tavern

3/14 6:00 PM New Whiskey River Band- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

3/14 6:00 PM Northern Borne- Inn at Saratoga

3/14 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife

3/14 6:00 PM Steve Candlen- Thirsty Owl

3/14 6:00 PM Steven & Shannon Gray- Powers Pub

3/14 6:00 PM TBow & The Klips- Holy Moses

3/14 6:00 PM Tim Wechgelaer & Jeff Walton- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/14 6:00 PM Tim Wevhgelaer & Jeff Walton- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/14 6:30 PM Amanda Case- Other One Brewery

3/14 6:30 PM Chris Dollard- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

3/14 6:30 PM Juniper & Chris Carey- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

3/14 7:00 PM Big Empty- September’s Too

3/14 7:00 PM DJ Tswag- Night Owl

3/14 7:00 PM Even It Up- Cherry Plain Square #17

3/14 7:00 PM Ill Funk Ensemble- Bunker Clifton Park

3/14 7:00 PM Kilashandra- Browns Brewing Troy

3/14 7:00 PM On Tap Duo- Kraverie

3/14 7:00 PM Ruby Rose & Derick Buchner- Seven Bistro

3/14 7:30 PM Neon Avenue- Putnam Place

3/14 7:30 PM Rich Ortiz- Fillies on Phila

3/14 7:30 PM Sweet Leaf- Wicked Eatery

3/14 8:00 PM Brian Kane & The Beginning- Rustic Barn Pub

3/14 8:00 PM Comedy Night- Artisanal Brew Works

3/14 8:00 PM DJ Postman- Misfit

3/14 8:00 PM Rivergrass- Eleven at Lark Hall

3/14 8:30 PM Skeeter Creek- Vapor

3/14 9:00 PM Eric Ciarmello Quartet- Nine Maple

3/14 9:00 PM Motion Blur- Caroline St. Pub

Sunday, March 15th

Francisco del Pino + Beethoven & Bruckner Matinee, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 3pm

Francisco del Pino + Beethoven & Bruckner
Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 15 at 3:00pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Tickets: $70-20
$15 Student Tickets Available!

David Alan Miller, conductor
Anwen Deng, piano

Francisco del Pino: New Work (world premiere)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7

Saturday 3/14: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/1202

Sunday 3/15: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/1801

Screaming Orphans, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 3pm-5pm

Screaming Orphans are a chart-topping all-sister folk and pop band from Ireland. They are known worldwide for their award-winning sound combining original pop songs with a unique take on traditional Irish music. The band has always defied being pigeonholed, having masterfully developed their own unique fusion of folk and pop. The sisters’ trademark spine-tingling four-part harmony and mastery of their instruments, combined with their highly energized performances, take audiences of all ages on an exhilarating and emotional musical journey.

Wizard Fest Day 8: Porcelain Vivisection / D.B. Cooper / Industry Standard / Roblox Tycoon / Heavy Lean / Karen Dazzler, No Fun, Troy, 6pm-11:30pm

From “Bar People.”

3/15 12:00 PM Kilashandra & Twisted Kilt- S&S farm Brewery

3/15 12:00 PM Padraig Timoney- Other One Brewery

3/15 12:30 PM K& O Duo- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/15 12:30 PM K&O Duo- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/15 2:00 PM Matty Finn- Rookies Sports Bar

3/15 2:30 PM The Hawthornes- Lark St. Tavern

3/15 3:30 PM Rich Russo- Hank Hudson Brewing

3/15 4:00 PM Triple Trouble Jam- Artisanal Brew Works

3/15 5:00 PM Bobbie Van Detta- Charlton Tavern

3/15 5:00 PM Mary &Me & Harmony Duo- Emack & Bolios

3/15 5:00 PM Padraig Timoney & Richie Berger- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/15 5:00 PM Padraig Timoney Trio- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/15 6:00 PM Derrick Forget- Spa City Tap & Barrel

3/15 6:00 PM The Prodigals- Parting Glass

3/15 6:00 PM Triskele- Patricks Pub

3/15 7:00 PM Act Your Age- Muddy’s Bar & Restaurant