Ayun Halliday @ Quimby's

Dare to be heinie! Ayun Halliday, former member of the Chicago theater troupe The Neo-Futurists, currently living in New York with hubby Greg Kotis (one of the creators of the Broadway show Urinetown! The Musical), making a living writing some incredibly funny and entertaining prose about being a mom (The East Village Inky, The Big Rumpus), will be at Quimby's tonight at 7:00, reading from her brand-new book No Touch Monkey! And Other Travel Lessons Learned Too Late. Oh holy crap do you need to go see this. Quimby's: 1854 W. North. (773) 342-0910.

Jesus Saves

In Jesus Saves, five emerging Chicago artists tackle the iconography and beliefs of the Christian religion through the use of painting, photography, textile, installation, and a small dose of humor here or there. Featuring work by Katie Baker, Michael Coleman, Jeremiah Ketner, Dustin Mertz, and Gregory Shirilla. Showing at Buddy Gallery December 11, 2003 - January 11, 2004. Opening receptions: Thursday, December 11th, 6-10pm and Friday, December 12th, 8-12pm

Pinebender/Pelican

Pinebender, Pelican and Half-cut are playing at the Empty Bottle. Doors are at 9:30, tickets are $8.