Comic artist Adrian Tomine @ Borders

Adrian Tomine, creator of the comic "Optic Nerve" and illustrator for such magazines as Rolling Stone, the New Yorker, and the current issue of McSweeney's, will be appearing at the Borders in Lakeview tonight at 7:30 PM to promote his new book, "Scrapbook: Uncollected Works". There will be a Q&A session with Newcity's Ray Pride, with a signing to follow. The event is free. Borders: 2817 N. Clark.

Birdhouse Art Auction

Chicago House, an organization that provides housing to people with HIV and AIDS, holds their annual Birdhouse Art Auction and Cocktail Party tonight from 6pm to 9pm at Barneys New York, 25 E. Oak St. Come bid on birdhouses and art by local artists, designers and architects. Tickets are $50, proceeds go to fun Chicago House's projects. More information here.

Gina Frangello @ Women & Children First

Local author Gina Frangello will be appearing today at the Women & Children First bookstore at 5233 N. Clark. She will be signing copies of her new anthology, Falling Backwards: Stories of Fathers and Daughters. The event starts at 7:30pm. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.