12/16/13: Today’s Tips: Monday

MUSIC: Ramblin Jug Stompers @ McGeary’s Pub, Albany. Bowtie, Mister Eck, Cousin Clyde and Wild Bill gather together for a winter’s roots-rockin’ ruckus. And, of course, the annual holiday reading of “Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas.” 7pm. FREE.

FILM: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” @ the Palace Theatre, Albany. Holiday ho-ho-ho from 1989. 7pm. $5; $3 children.

MUSIC: Tim Janis @ Carondelet Hospitality Center, Latham. With the St. Michael the Archangel Choir from North Greenbush. 7pm.

FILM: “M*A*S*H” @ Proctors, Schenectady. The Robert Altman gem starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould. 2:30, 5 & 7:30pm. $5.

MUSIC: Off With Their Heads @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany. With Morning Glory, Direct Hit and After the Fall. 7:30pm.