7/14/15: Today’s Top Tips: Tuesday

MUSIC/FILM: The Gary McFarland Legacy Ensemble @ the Madison Theater, Albany. Featuring saxophonist Sharel Cassity, pianist Bruce Barth, bassist Mike Lawrence and drummer Michael Benedict, the band celebrates the release of their new CD, Circulation: The Music of Gary McFarland. With a screening of Kristian St. Claire’s documentary film, “This is Gary McFarland.” 7pm. $15.

MUSIC: Parker Millsap @ the Ale House, Troy. The twentysomething singer-songwriter from Oklahoma and his band make a stop in the Collar City direct from a knock-out performance at the Green River Festival. 8pm. $12.

MUSIC: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra @ Tanglewood, Lenox. Trumpeter-musical director Wynton Marsalis leads the big band into Tanglewood’s Seiji Ozawa Hall. 8pm. $19-$64.

MUSIC: Primate Fiasco @ Clark Art Institute Lawn, Williamstown. Part New Orleans Dixieland street band, part house beat DJs, part folksingers and part jam-band groovesters, accordionist Drake Descant, saxman Jeff Fennell, Sousaphonist Kevin LaRose, banjoman Dave Russo and drummer Chris Trevethan fire up their inventive, high-energy music. 6pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and the complete concert schedule…

MUSIC: Ampevene @ Parish Public House, Albany. With Mad Kinds and Better By Morning. 9pm. $10.

OPERA: “La Cenerentola” @ SPAC’s Spa LIttle Theater, Saratoga Springs. Opera Saratoga presents Rossini’s magical opera starring mezzo-soprano Sandra Piques Eddy. 2pm.

THEATER: “Murder for Two” @ Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany. It’s opening night. Scott Schwartz directs the new musical murder mystery-comedy. 7:30pm.

MUSIC: Emerald City @ Brunswick Family Community Center Lawn, Troy. The return of the classic rockers. 6:30pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and the complete concert schedule…

MUSIC: Crobot @ Trick Shot Billiards, Clifton Park. With Detroit wild men Wilson bringing their heavy-meets-humor sound in support of their newly released sophomore album, Right to Rise. 9:30pm.

DANCE: New York City Ballet @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs. An all-Robbins program. 8pm.

MUSIC: Big Fez & the Surfmatics @ Town Park, Stony Creek. Cowa bunga, dudes and dudesses! 7pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and the complete concert schedule…

MUSIC: Arc Iris @ BSP Lounge, Kingston. With Chris Maxwell. 8pm. $10.

MUSIC: Professor Louie & the Crowmatix @ NBT Bank Lawn, Canjoharie. The Music On Mainstreet concert series continues with the Woodstock favorites. 7pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info and the complete concert schedule…

MUSIC: The Swing Docs @ Cook Park, Colonie. 6:30pm. GO HERE for for info and the complete concert schedule…

THEATER: “Deathtrap” @ BTG’s Fitzpatrick Main Stage, Stockbridge. Ira Levin’s Tony-nominated comedy-thriller stars Gregg Edelman, Alison Fraser, Eric Hill, Tom Pecinka and Debra Jo Rupp. 7pm. $62. Through July 25.

COMEDY OPEN MIC: Low Down Comedy Open Mic @ the Low Beat, Albany. Carlisle Carey hosts. With featured comedians Eric Duffy and Terry Green. 7:30pm sign-up; 8pm showtime.

OPEN MIC: Open Mic with Cameron & Ryder @ Club Helsinki, Hudson. 6pm sign-up; 7pm show. FREE.

FILM: “Toy Story” @ the Palace Theatre, Albany. 1pm. FREE.