1/10/11: Today’s Tips: Monday

ARTISTS' TALK: Gail Nadeau and Jeri Eisenberg @ Photography Center of the Capital District, Troy. Discussion by the phtotgrpahers in conjunction with their two-woman show, “Daughters of Asparia,” which is on view through Sunday, January 30. 7:30pm. FREE.

FILM: “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” @ The Palace Theatre, Albany. 7pm. $5; children $3.

THEATER ON FILM: “Hamlet” @ Spectrum 8 Theatres, Albany. The London National Theater presents the Shakespeare classic directed by Nicholas Hytner, featuring Rory Kinnear in the title role, David Calder as Polomus, Clare Higgins as Gertrude, Patrick Malahide as Claudius and Ruth Negga as Ophelia. 7pm. $15; 12 & under $12.

MUSIC: Paper Planets @ Club Helsinki Hudson, Hudson. Woodstock-based reggae-rockers. 8pm. FREE.

COMEDY/MUSIC: Monday Night Madness @ Villa Valenti Pub, Troy. Ralph Renna hosts acoustic music by Making the Stars to Move and stand-up comedy by Chris Schewe. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: The Steeldrivers @ the Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. With the Fine and Dandy Trio. 7pm. UPDATE: This show has been cancelled.

MUSIC: Erin Harkes & Blaze @ McGeary's, Albany. 7:30pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Ukulele Night @ Moon & River Cafe, Schenectady. Ron Gordon is back again for the monthly uke night. Join in the fun and play along. Or just sit back and listen to the sweet plunky little sounds. 8pm. FREE.

STORYTELLING: Storytelling Open Mic Night @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. With featured teller Lale Davidsonof the Snickering Witches. 7pm. Donation requested.