Annual Art Exhibition

Tonight at Fizz (3220 N. Lincoln) artists will be selling their creations from 6 pm to 11 pm. If you'd like to grab a martini and some cool art, drop by with some cash.

Partly Dave Show: Gathering of the Gods 3

Dave Awl's exciting cabaret experience, The Partly Dave Show, is back again for its monthly goodness. Tonight: Gathering of the Gods 3. Performers -- including Stephanie Shaw, Diana Slickman, Christopher Piatt, John Pierson and more -- impersonate their favorite gods and goddesses for your entertainment pleasure. Musical interludes by Big Smith. No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood, 8 pm, $5.

Eric Alterman, Mark Green @ Borders

Eric Alterman (columnist for The Nation and author of What Liberal Media?) and Mark Green (NYC's former public advocate and Democratic candidate for mayor in 2001) will read from and discuss their new book, The Book on Bush: How George W. (Mis)leads America, today at 12:30 at the Borders store at 150 N. State. The event is free. Call (312) 606-0750 for more info.

Barack Obama fundraiser

A fundraiser to support the campaign for Barack Obama will take place tonight at Hot House (31 E. Balbo) from 5:30 -7:30. DJ Honeypot will be spinning while Obama mingles and answers questions. The suggested donation is $25 but more is always taken. If you decide to attend after Feb. 6, the organizers request that you send an email to hothouseobama@yahoo.com to let them know you're coming.
Gapers Block neither supports nor endorses this candidate.

Denali/Pinebender

The mighty sexy sounds of Denali (think a rockin' Portishead) come back into town with local boys Pinebender opening. With Laguardia and Catfish Haven. Fireside Bowl, 7pm.