1/5/17: Today’s Top Tips: Thursday

FILM: “Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage” @ the Madison Theater, Albany. Night One of the Rock/Docs film series with a live intro by rock photographer Patrick Harborn in conjunction with his exhibit “Rock & Roll Icons” at the Albany Institute of History & Art. 7pm. $10. GO HERE for the complete schedule of screenings…

COMEDY: Al Park @ Comedy Works, Saratoga Springs. Winner of the Los Angeles Comedy Festival. 7:30pm. $10.

COMEDY: Adam Mamawala @ the Funny Bone, 7:30pm. $10.

COMEDY: Sorry Not Sorry @ Parish Public House, Albany. Improv comedy sketch ensemble. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Sonny & Perley @ the Stockade Inn, Schenectady. 7pm. FREE.

READING: Peter Aaron @ Barnes & Noble, Kingston. A reading and book-signing in support of his new book, “The Band FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Fathers of Americana,” published by Backbeat Books. 7pm.

MUSIC: Murali Coryell @ The Falcon, Marlboro. The blues guitarist-vocalist is joined by Bill Foster (bass) and Vito Luizzi (drums) in support of his new album, Mr. Senator. 7pm. Donations encouraged.

MUSIC: Mike Hollis @ The Falcon Underground, Marlboro. The Breakfast in Fur guitarist steps out on his own with the EP release party for his solo debut, Lost and Found. With Dante DeFelice. 7pm. Donations encouraged.

MUSIC: Livio Gravini & the Free Spirit Society @ the Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. 7pm. $20.