Sonic Youth @ the Vic

And believe it or not, you can still get tickets. Kool. Wolf Eyes and Hair Police are the opening acts. Show starts at 8:00, and it's 18+. The Vic: 3145 N. Sheffield. (773) 472-0449.

"Just Married" photography exhibit

"Just Married," a collection of photographs on the subject of gay marriage, opens today at Rushmore restaurant and gallery. A public reception for the show will begin this evening at 6:00. The show will run through September 30. Rushmore: 1023 W. Lake Street. (312) 421-8845. Reservations are recommended if you'll be dining at the restaurant.

Newberry Library Book Fair

The 20th Annual Newberry Library Book Fair is happening this week. Browse over 100,000 titles with many books priced at just $2 or less! Admission is free. The book fair is taking place July 29 & 30, from Noon-8pm, and July 31 & August 1, from 10am-6pm. The Newberry Library is located at 60 West Walton. See their website for more information.

Chicago Bar Wars

Tonight, at Vision Nightclub, 630 N. Dearborn, teams from 26 of the city's bars and nightclubs will compete in the most difficult event of their lives: Chicago Bar Wars 2004. They will compete in five events: Bouncer boxing, jello wrestling, sumo wrestling, flair bartending (think Cocktail) and the Hottest Bartender Pageant. And you can watch it all for just $20! Tickets are available here or at the door. May the best bar win!

Drinking & Writing @ T's

All July long "Drinking & Writing" will once again cozy up to the bar where it all started, T's Bar and Restaurant, 5025 N. Clark St. (at the corner of Winnemac) in the heart of Andersonville. Every Thursday and Saturday at 7 p.m. for the whole month of July you are cordially invited to join them for drinks and performances of "Drinking & Writing". As a bonus, not only will you be able to see the original "Drinking & Writing," but you'll also be able to see the all new "Drinking & Writing Volume II, The 'Nobel' Experiment". That's right, an all new show written and performed by Neo-Futurists Steve Mosqueda, Sean Benjamin, and featuring Chloe Johnston. This all new Volume of Drinking & Writing focuses on the years of prohibition and features many new writers such as Edna St. Vincent Milay, H.L. Mencken, Upton Sinclair, Sinclair Lewis, Jack London, and many more. The two shows will be performed in rep on Thursdays and Saturdays, so to find out more about the schedule visit their website, where you can also purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are $12 and $8 for students with ID and can also be purchased at the door.