5/25/11: Today’s Tips: Wednesday

READING: Susan Barnett @ The Inquiring Mind Bookstore, Saugerties. The producer and host of WAMC-FM’s “51%: The Women’s Perspective” reads from her latest book, “The View From Outside,” a collection of short stories published by Hen House Press. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Jocie Adams @ the Bearsville Theater, Woodstock. One of the Low Anthem’s four multi-instrumentalist members, Adams and her other band – pianist/vocalist Martha Guenther, trumpeter Michael Irwin and bassist Charlie Rose – offer selections from her solo album, “Bed of Notions.” With Love Eat Sleep. 8pm. $10.

FUNDRAISER: Art for Animalkind @ Club Helsinki, Hudson. Beer, wine and a raffle of artwork by area artists to benefit the Animalkind cat shelter in Hudson. 6:30pm. $100.

MUSIC: M.R. Poulopoulos @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. Poulopoulos – one-half of the musical duo Palatypus – showcases selections from his brand new debut solo CD, “Greenhorn.” With John Rice and Courtney Blackwell. 7pm. $5.

MUSIC: Amanda Shires @ the Mission Bar + Tapas, Pittsfield. The Texas singer-songwriter-fiddler-ukulele player brings her unique brand of Americana to town in support of her latest album, “Carrying Lightning.” 8pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Capital Underground Live @ Savannah’s, Albany. Ralph Renna hosts the weekly showcase, this week featuring Like Lions, S.C.O.R.E. and A Breath of Mercury. 8pm. FREE.

COMEDY: Cranman’s Hijinx Comedy Tour @ Red Square, Albany. Featuring stand-up comedy from Cranman and Tony Jackson, as well as music by Re-Surch, Changing Tides and Slammin’ Doris. 8pm. $10.