Guild Complex @ Peter Jones Gallery

Tonight the Guild Complex hosts "B.Y.O.P.: Bring Your Own People" at the Peter Jones Gallery, which the group describes as a "literary pot luck." Free. 7:30pm. At Peter Jones Gallery, 1806 W. Cuyler, 2nd Floor. Call 877-394-5061 for more information.

Adventures in Modern Music @ Empty Bottle

The Empty Bottle and The Wire present the fifth annual Adventures in Modern Music, a five-day festival of unusual music. The concert series continues tonight with performances by Deerhunter, Daniel Carter with Michael Reed and Ben Vida, No Age and Sin Ropas. The show starts at 9:00 PM; tickets are $15, and can be purchased through the Empty Bottle Website. Also see the Empty Bottle Website for a complete schedule of the festival. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.

Opening: Sympathy for the Devil @ MCA

MCA celebrates its 40th anniversary with this examination of "the relationship between visual art and rock and roll culture." The exhibit includes paintings, album covers, music videos, and more.Through 6 January. 220 E Chicago. For more information call 312-280-2660 or visit the website.

Banned Books Read Out

It's the 26th Annual Banned Books Week and the American Library Association, Newberry Library and McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum are celebrating the freedom to read with a Banned Books Read Out at Pioneer Plaza. Join authors Chris Crutcher, Carolyn Mackler, Robie Harris and other local celebrities to hear them read passages from their favorite banned and challenged books. Free from 1pm-4pm at Michigan Ave. by the Chicago River. Call 800-545-2433 for more information.

50 Minute Macbeth @ Newberry Library

The Shakespeare Project presents a shortened version of the Scottish play, adapated for a three-actor cast. Adapted and directed by Mara Polster, featuring Nathan M. Hosner and Laura St. John. A discussion with the director and actors will follow the performance. Free at 10am at the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton. Call 312-255-3700 for more information.

Hyde Park Jazz Festival '07

Check out hydeparkjazzfestival.org for all the details on over 15 hours of free Jazz throughout Hyde Park! Festival events run from from 11AM to 2AM. Free parking and free shuttles between the events will be provided.

In addition to the website, you can also call 834-4122 for more information.

Emergency Chicagoland Commodore Convention

Commodore 64 fans unite! The Emergency Chicagoland Commodore Convention happens today at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Lombard (645 West North Avenue). If you're still rocking the 8-bit console, this is the place for you. Hardware dealers, users groups, hardware hacking tips -- if it's 64-related, it'll be there. The expo starts at 8:00 AM today, and runs through 1:00 AM the next morning! Admission is free, so bring your sprites. Full details at the ECCC Website.

Jordan Z Birthday Bash

When a DJ has a b-day throw down, take note - it's bound to get crazy. Some of the top regulars deck masters are about at Debonair Saturday - miss gab, kampfire killaz and the b-day boy, Jordan Z.  Vice and Colt 45 are sponsoring - just another reason to make this happen

Fetor And Others At Reggies

If you want your music to bang hard this weekend, head down to the new spot in the South Loop, Reggies for a slew of bands. Fetor, Deathfromtheleft, Cetan Klawson and more. Show starts at 8ish and is free.