1/17/12: Today’s Tips: Tuesday

MUSIC: Kelly Clarkson @ the Times Union Center, Albany. The original “American Idol” brings her “Stronger” tour to town. With Matt Nathanson. 7pm. $38, $48, $58.

READING/PERFORMANCE: Nitty Gritty Slam @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany. Poetry slam. 7pm sign-up; 7:30pm open mic; 8pm slam. $5; students $3.

TV ON FILM: “Our Town Schenectady” @ Proctors, Schenectady. The preview screening of the new documentary from WMHT-TV. 7pm. FREE; make reservations by e-mailing [email protected]

Watch ‘Our Town: Schenectady’ (Preview) on PBS. See more from Our Town.

MUSIC: George Saide @ Moon & River Cafe, Schenectady. 8pm. FREE.