4/9/13: Today’s Tips: Tuesday

MUSIC: Oliver Mtukudzi & the Black Spirits @ the Sanctuary for Independent Media, Troy. One of the biggest names in African popular music makes a stop in Troy with his band to offer a preview of his upcoming new album Sarawoga, due for release next month. 7pm. $10.

MUSIC: Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys @ the Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. In case you missed him at Club Helsinki on Sunday night… 7pm. $25.

MUSIC/FUNDRAISER: A Benefit Show For Lauren Tanski @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany. Featuring Vinnie Caruna (of the Movielife & I Am the Avalanche), as well as Koji, Slingshot Dakota, Hand Habits, Nate Danker, Broken Field Runner and Carl Daniels. Doors at 6:30pm. $10.

THEATER: “Peter Pan” @ Proctors, Schenectady. Even at the age of 60, former gymnast Cathy Rigby has still gotta crow… 7:30pm. $20, $35, $45, $50, $60 & $70. Through Sunday.

MUSIC: The Heliand Consort @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy. The Music at Noon concert series hosts spirited classical music… 12noon. FREE.

MUSIC: Mark Nomad @ the Lion’s Den at the Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge. The versatile blues guitarist showcases his latest album, Torch Tones. 8pm. FREE.