Bruce Springsteen Tribute

The Newberry Library's Wednesday Club presents "Drive All Night: The Music of Bruce Springsteen." The event features June Skinner Sawyers, editor of the new book Racing in the Street: The Bruce Springsteen Reader, who will talk about the life and career of the musician. The talk will be follwed by a book signing. In addition, local singer-songwriter Bucky Halker will perform the music of Springsteen. Admission is $12 and includes drinks. Doors open at 5:30pm. Call 312-255-3510 for more information.

Blue Man Group @ Briar Street Theatre

Yes, you've probably seen the Blue Men at least once or twice in the past 7 years that the show's been at the Briar Street Theatre. But tonight the troupe starts bringing in new and revised material that's taken from the concert tour that supported the 2003 album The Complex. So if you've been looking for an excuse to see the show again, here you go. Briar Street Theatre: 3133 N. Halsted. (773) 348-4000.

Writing Classes at Women's Center

The Women's Center for the Creative Arts, a non-profit group for women to explore their creativity, has some opportunities for women writers coming up during the next few months. On Wednesdays beginning April 7 through May 12, at 7:30 p.m., there's the New Beginnings and Continuations Fiction Workshop. On Saturdays, beginning April 17 at 10:30 a.m. there's a Freewriting workshop. All women are welcome. The center operates on a suggested donation basis. They're located in Jefferson Park at 5514A W. Lawrence. Call 773-412-9257 or email wcca-chicago@mindspring.com for more information.

Twilight Singers @ Metro

Former Afghan Whig's frontman Greg Dulli brings his new band and brand of sexual heartache into town hot on the heels of one of the best underrated records of last year. At the Metro: TWILIGHT SINGERS, THE DAMNWELLS, Tickets $15, 18 & over. Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm