Dylan Rice at Goose Island

Singer-songwriter Dylan Rice and his band perform at Goose Island Wrigleyville, 3535 N. Clark. 10pm, $5 cover.

Ben Gibbard at Schubas

Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie and the Postal Service plays a solo show at Schubas Tavern tonight. 7:30pm. 18 & up. $10 at the door or buy tickets in advance at Schubas' website.

Bridge Magazine Benefit

"Bridge Magazine Benefit Night of Weirdos, Rock Bands, Video Projections, Awesome Raffle Giveaways, and a Creeping Suspicion That You May Have Been Hypnotized," a rock show at the Empty Bottle, featuring bands Elvin, Apartment, and New Boss as well as a showing of Eric Fensler's "G.I. Joe Public Service Announcements."

The "Awesome Raffle" portion of the event features prizes from Flo, Specimen Guitars, Uncle Fun, Barbara’s Bookstore, Bloodshot Records, Arrow Antiques, Jinx Café, Dusty Groove America, The Museum of Contemporary Photography, and Uprise Skateboards.

Doors open at 9pm. $10 admission. Call 773-276-3600 for more info.

Kickin' It Old School

An evening of ten new ten-minute plays, each somehow related to education and school. Featuring GB contributor Kris Vire. Presented by the Brown Couch Theatre Company at the Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. 8pm. Call 312-409-2010 for ticket information.

The Damnation of Faust

"The Damnation of Faust" by Hector Berlioz, performed by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Carlos Kalmar and featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore. Part of the Grant Park Music Festival at Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus and Jackson. Free, starts at 7:30pm.

Old Town School garage sale!

Are you a musician looking for a deal on a used instrument? The Old Town School of Folk Music is holding its 6th annual garage sale every day from today through Sunday, and is promising deals on guitars, banjos, djembes, congas, and plenty others. If you're a serious musician in Chicago, you're probably already aware of the great reputation the over-50-year-old school has for offering stringed and percussion instruments; this sounds like an excellent opportunity to pick up some good deals. 4544 North Lincoln Avenue, 10AM-4PM every day through Sunday the 17th.