Carl Pope @ Barbara's Bookstore

Carl Pope, the executive director of the Sierra Club, will be appearing tonight at Barbara's Bookstore in Oak Park to discuss his new book, Strategic Ignorance: Why the Bush Administration is Recklessly Destroying a Century of Environmental Progress. The event begins at 7:30pm, and Barbara's Oak Park is located at 1100 Lake Street. Call 708.848.9140 for more information.

Tortoise/Beans/Pelican @ Metro

I don't think you can find a more diverse, yet completely fantastic line-up than this... Tortoise, Beans and Pelican will all be performing at the Metro. Doors are at 8 and the show starts at 9. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door.

Postpartum Symposium

If you, or someone you know, will give birth, or has given birth, you may be interested in attending this panel about proper postpartum care. Beginning at 6pm, a discussion will begin at the Fourth Presbyterian Church (126 E. Chestnut Street; Page Smith Room; 312.787.4570). The speakers are Dr. Sarah Allen (Chairperson of the Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois), Lorna Luz Sanchez (Psychology Residnet OB/GYN Treatment Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Behavioral Health Center), Leslie Lowell Stoutenburg (Director of Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorder Program at Alexian Brothers Hospital Network), Dr. Francesca Turner (OB/GYN, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center), and Carol Blocker (mother of Melanie Blocker-Stokes). This discussion is sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization for Women, Postpartum Alliance of Illinois, and Center for Whole Health; a Program of Chicago Lights at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Discount validated parking available in the 900 North Michigan parking garage.