5/21/11: Today’s Tips: Saturday

MUSIC: Bob Dylan’s 70th Birthday Tribute Concert @ Skidmore College’s Dance Theater, Saratoga Springs. Co-hosted by Michael Eck and Phil Drum, featuring performances by Annie & Jon Rosen, Street Corner Holler, Kyle Miller, Dyer Switch, Jo Henley, Tern Rounders, Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys and Melick, Moody & McKrell. 8pm. $25.

MUSIC: ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd @ the Times Union Center, Albany. Texas boogie meets southern rock. “Tush” meets “Free Bird.” Etc. 7pm. $26, $43.50, $63.50, $100.

ROLLER DERBY: Albany All Stars @ Washington Avenue Armory, Albany. A doubleheader on wheels, as the All Stars and B Squad both take on the Hudson Valley Horrors teams. With music from Slick Fitty. 6pm. $10 in advance; $12 at the door; children under 12 $4.

MUSIC: John Brodeur @ the Eighth Step at Proctors, Schenectady. The former Nippertown popmeister celebrates the release of his new double-CD, “Tiger Pop Ten.” With Tom McWatters & the Philo Beddoe Band. 7:30pm. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. (NOTE: Enter to win FREE TIX here…)

MUSIC: Bob Dylan’s 70th Birthday Tribute Concert @ the Kleinert James Arts Center, Woodstock. Hosted by Happy Traum with performances by Tracy Bonham, Kate Taylor, Carl Newman, Tim Moore, Mike & Ruthy, Jason Sarubbi & Sean Schenker, Doug Yoel, Alex Caton & Pete Winne, Connor Kennedy, Kelleigh McKenzie, Kyle Esposito, Robin Ludwig and Matt Stauffer. 8pm. $20. SOLD OUT.

COMEDY: Dave Attell @ The Egg, Albany. Named one of the “25 Funniest People in America” by Entertainment Weekly, the former star of “Insomniac” brings his caustic stand-up to Nippertown. 8pm. $29.50 in advance; $34.50 at the door.

MUSIC: Deborah Voigt @ the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington. Opera’s great dramatic soprano cuts loose, accompanied by pianist Brian Zeger at the Mahaiwe’s Gala fundraising concert. 8pm. $67, $127, $500.

MUSIC: Tom Paxton @ the Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield. If you missed him at The Egg last month with Janis Ian, you’ve got another chance. And this time the legend of the ’60s folk scene will have the whole night to himself. 8pm. $35.

THEATER: “Zero Hour” @ Barrington Stage Co.’s Stage 2, Pittsfield. The award-winning one man show written and performed by Jim Brochu that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the comic actor Zero Mostel. 4 & 8pm. $15-$39. Through Sunday, June 5.

MUSIC: Joe Magnarelli & Peter Bernstein @ the Athens Cultural Center, Athens. Planet Arts’ Jazz one2one concert series continues with trumpeter Magnarelli and guitarist Bernstein teaming up together. Pre-performance talk with the musicians at 7pm; music at 8pm. $10.

BOOK FEST: All LIT Up: The Hudson Valley Literary Fest @ the Hudson Opera House, Hudson. A literary magazine and small press book fair featuring hundreds of books and magazines published by regional and national independent literary publishers, all on sale for only $2 an issue and $4 a book. Many of the publishers will be there to meet & greet. 11am-4pm. FREE.

BURLESQUE: S.P.A.M. @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany. Scooter Pie’s monthly rock & roll burlesque show. 12midnight. $5.

MUSIC: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun @ Club Helsinki, Hudson. Lost Planet Airmen alum and titan of the Telecaster roars into Hudson. 9pm. $20.

MUSIC: Thomasina Winslow @ the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Averrill Park. The daughter of bluesman Tom Winslow carries on his acoustic tradition. 8pm. $16; under 18 $10.

FILM: Special Needs Program Film Forum @ the Crandall Theatre, Chatham. Five short films showcasing the unique lifestyles of people with developmental disabilities. 1pm. $10.

MUSIC: Maria Muldaur @ the Van Dyck, Schenectady. The last time Ms. Muldaur graced the VD stage, she was reviving her old jug band roots. This time around she’s back to Bluesiana. 7:30 & 9:30pm. $18 in advance; $22 at the door.

MUSIC: The Cast Before the Break @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany. With the Lucky Jukebox Brigade. 8pm.

FILM/DISCUSSION: “Not Just a Game: Power, Politics and American Sports” @ Sanctuary for Independent Media, Troy. Sports journalist and filmmaker Dave Zirin screens his new documentary, followed by a Q&A session. The evening kicks off with a community potluck barbecue at 6pm.

MUSIC: Harold Ford & the Cash Band @ Argyle Central School, Argyle. The Johnny Cash tribute band helps the Argyle Free Library celebrate its 90th anniversary. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Professor Louie & the Crowmatix @ the Hudson River Music Hall, 122 Main St., Hudson Falls. 8pm. $12, $15; students $8.

MUSIC: Holly & Evan @ Cooper’s Pub at America’s Best Value Inn, Amsterdam. Acoustic blues duo plays the Amsterdam Spring Fling Mixer. 9pm.