4/5/11: Today’s Tips: Tuesday

MUSIC: MV/EE @ the Saratoga Arts Center Gallery, Saratoga Springs. The psychedelic folksters share the evening with Michael Flower and Ceiling Life (aka Matthew Carefully). 7:30pm. $8 suggested donation.

MUSIC: Tokyo Police Club @ Jillian’s, Albany. The Canadian indie rock quartet rolls into town in support of their sophomore album, “Champ.” With Hollerado. 9pm. $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

DISCUSSION: Karen Russell @ Bard College’s Olin Humanities Building, Room 310, Annandale-On-Hudson. The award-winning author discusses Brad Morrow’s most recent novel, “The Diviner’s Tale.” 8pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Keith Pray’s Big Soul Ensemble @ the Van Dyck, Schenectady. Big band jazz for the 21st century… 8pm. FREE.