5/3/10: Today’s Tips: Monday

MUSIC: Holly Taormina & Evan Conway @ Moon & River Cafe, Schenectady. Up-and-coming singer-songwriter duo. And congrats to owner Richard Genest on M&R’s sixth anniversary. Here’s to many more… 8pm. Free.

MUSIC: Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys @ Tess’ Lark Tavern, Albany. Bluegrass, Americana, country, folk, gospel, roots… These guys do it all. Be sure to request “Handle the Truth.” 7:30pm. Free.

FILM: “The Planet of the Apes” @ the Palace Theatre, Albany. The 1968 version with Charlton Heston, of course. “It’s a madhouse!!!” 7pm. $5; children $3.

MUSIC: Set Your Goals @ Northern Lights, Clifton Park. Led by lead vocalists Matt Wilson and Jordan Brown, California pop-punksters SYG land in Clifton Park in support of their latest album, “This Will Be the Death of Us.” With Comeback Kid, Title Fight, Our Last Night, Smartbomb. 7pm. $15.