1/25/10: Today’s Tips: Monday

MUSIC/MEETING: The Ruddys @ Savannah’s, Albany. Interesting in running and rock & roll? Well, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society‘s Team In Training program might be just what you’re looking for. Find out at this organizational meeting with live music by the Ruddys. 6pm. Free.

FILM: “Beaches of Agnes” @ Proctors, Schenectady. An award-winning filmic memoir of French New Wave director Agnes Varda in her own words and vision. Today only. 2:30, 4:45, 7pm. $3; 17 or under $2.

BURLESQUE: The Bing Bamboo Room Burlesque @ Savannah’s, Albany. Mr. Guy Smiley hosts the monthly burlesque and vaudeville revue featuring performances by Brook Storm, Sandi, Scooter Pie, Samara, Madisin, Lillian Gash, Erin Harkes, Le Feu du Coeur, David Boyd, Baby Dead Girl and Mr. Erick James. 8pm. $8.

BOOKS/READING: Poets Speak Loud @ Tess’ Lark Tavern, Albany. The monthly Poets Speak Loud reading and open mic night celebrates its fifth anniversary at Tess’. Immediately following the reading, guest host Dan Wilcox will lead the poetry parade to Washington Park for the annual Tom Nattell Memorial Beret Toss. Sign-up at 7pm. Poetry at 8pm.