The Second Hand @ The Hideout

Local alternative zine The Second Hand hosts an event tonight at The Hideout, located at 1354 W. Wabansia, starting at 9:30 p.m. The evening's part of their Hipster Hellspawn Tour (PDF), which features Todd Dills, Susan Bustos, Joe Meno, and Jim Munroe. Tonight's show also features the music of The Like Young and PALS. Call the Hideout at 773.227.4433 or check the websites for more info. or directions.

Sing-a-long Wizard of Oz @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre presents a special presentation of the family classic The Wizard of Oz, as part of the theater's 75th anniversary celebration. You'll be encouraged -- nay, required -- to sing along with the songs, cheer for the heroes and hiss at the villains, and all sorts of things you probably don't want to do unless you're either going with your kids, or you're a friend of Dorothy. Showtimes at 5:00 and 8:00 tonight. Music Box Theatre: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Local Comics Scene Talk & Film Screening

In conjunction with the exhibit "Raw, Boiled & Cooked: Comics on the Verge," local guitarist and artist Archer Prewitt of The Sea & Cake will be joined by Alex Wald, tonight at 6 p.m. to provide a brief overview of the local comics scene before a screening of the films "Hooked on Comix, Volumes 1 & 2" at the Claudia Cassidy Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center.

Bridge release party @ Rodan

Join the staff and editors of Bridge Magazine at Rodan restaurant tonight to celebrate the release of Bridge 11. Afterwards, get down to DJ Plastique thumping out her favored deep house and minimal techno (with overtones of 80s jams and tribal beats). Bridge's August/September issue brings their readers the latest in art and cultural news from throughout the Midwest. Bridge 11 includes a feature essay from Milan-based critic Michele Robechi on installation art; and an interview by Editor in Chief Michael Workman with Chicago-based artist Deborah Stratman. Also included are an essay by Scottish writer Brian McNair on the fear of pornography; poetry by James Shea, Joshua Grey, and Erica Bernheim; fiction by Jonathan Messinger and Becky Bradway. The party lasts from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with limited complimentary beverages from 6 to 8:30 p.m. by Two Brothers Brewery. Rodan is located at 1530 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. Admission: $5 (suggested donation) and Bridge 11 will be available for $8 (Cover Price).