The 5.6.7.8's @ Empty Bottle

Currently riding high on their appearance in the movie Kill Bill Volume 1, the Japanese band The 5.6.7.8's have been playing 50's-style rock/punk for years and years. They're stomping all over the Empty Bottle tonight, so put your glad rags on and join the fun! Also on the bill is The Fevers. Show starts at 10:00 PM; tickets are $10. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.

"Solo Flight" workshop @ Early to Bed

"Solo Flight: Women's Masturbation & Sexual Pleasure" workshop at Early to Bed on September 28, at 7:30 pm. "In this workshop we will explore the intricacies of woman's sexuality. We'll talk about the fascinating female anatomy, the nature of women's orgasms, masturbation tips & techniques, including the use of sex toys and more! A great workshop for any woman interested in making her sex life even better." (This workshop is for women only.) All workshops take place at Early to Bed, 5232 N Sheridan Rd. Pre-registration is requested and there is a $10 fee. You can register by calling 773-271-1219 or email workshops@early2bed.com. You must be at least 18 years old to attend. Schedule subject to last minute changes.

Chuck Palahniuk @ Harold Washington Library

Join Chuck Palahniuk as he tours in support of the paperback release of Diary. Chuck Palahniuk, the bestselling author of Fight Club, Choke, and Lullaby "continues his twenty-first-century reinvention of the horror novel in this scary and profound look at our quest for some sort of immortality." This FREE event, co-sponsored by Quimby's bookstore and the Chicago Public Library, will be at 6 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library, located at 400 S. State St. Chicago IL 60605. More information is at http://www.chuckpalahniuk.net