Quality events for this week vol. 2

Damn, there is a ton going on this week, and this weather is going to keep up (aside from some rain) this week too. If I overlooked something leave it in a comment!

Monday 5/14

Tragedy, Born Low, Neutron Rats and Maggot Brain at Valentines: this is going to be one loud, awesome and heavy show. Can’t wait to finally catch Tragedy.

Tuesday 5/15

DRI at Bogies: My 10th grade global teacher lent me a DRI cd back in the day, and many years later they’re playing at bogies. Going to be an rad night of thrash.

Anti-Fracking Concert and Rally: With Medeski Martin & Wood, Natalie Merchant, Citizen Cope, Joan Osborne, The Felice Brothers, John Sebastian and much more.

Wednesday 5/16

Ride Of Silence Bike Ride: A bike ride to remember those who have been killed on their bicycles while raising awareness for bicycle safety.

Laughs on Lark 21: Cabaret laws be damned. Drink a few beers and laugh your ass off.

Noveau Chic at Justins: experience electronic music that isn’t fist pumping bro anthems, as well as enjoy some beers and food at Justin’s.

Friday 5/18

Giles Bennett and The Petrified Woods at The Foundry for Art Design + Culture: Country/rock duo performing over in Cohoes.

Electric City Couture Fashion Show at Proctors: Capital region designers showcasing their collections. If you’re into that whole fashion business this is the spot to be.

Raw Sex, Hammerfaced, Point Blank, Bad Friends at the Fuze Box: Boston hardcore at the Fuze Box

The Lucky Jukebox Brigade’s CD Release Ball at Valentines: Celebrate a local band’s new album release at everyone’s favorite spot to catch live music.

Jillionaire + Dre Skull at Jillian’s: A lot of West Indian vibrations coming your way form this duo. Read more about Jillionaire (who is part of Major Lazer) and get ready to get tropical on Friday.