Autumn Wine Fling @ Osteria via Stato

Everyone's favorite sommelier Alpana Singh and local hot mixologist Adam Seger lead diners on a walk-through of 20 Italian wines and appetizers at Melman-Tramanto joint venture Osteria via Stato, 620 N. State Street. At $20 per person, that's about a buck a glass/plate, and other experts are on hand to help guide the way, and guide you to discounted bottles as well. 5:30 to 7pm, 312-642-8450 for more information.

Elisabeth Squires @ Women & Children First

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Women & Children First is joining in the efforts with a reading by Elisabeth Squires from her book bOObs: A Guide to Your Girls. The book provides all sorts of information and resoucres on breast health, awareness, personal stories and advice from breast experts. Free at 7:30 pm at 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.

Jim Belushi @ Chicago History Museum

Part of the Chicago History Museum's Chicago Treasures series, Jim Belushi talks with Janet Davies. $12, 1601 N Clark, 6:30 PM. For more information and to buy tickets, call 312-642-4600 or visit the website.

Journal of Ordinary Thought @ Chicago Public Library

Writers from the Journal of Ordinary Thought will be at the Bezazian Branch of the Chicago Public Library to present "Getting Around: A Poetic Journey Through Transportation in Chicago." Free. 6:15-7:45pm. 1226 W. Ainslie St. Call 312-744-0019 for more information.

Stars of Track and Field with Scout Niblett

Catch Scout Niblett as she heads to our side of the pond to promote her newest album, This Fool Can Die Now. Ms. Niblett will be opening for the Stars of Track and Field at the Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western Ave.) this Saturday, Oct. 20. To make things easier for you, both the show's start time and ticket price are $10.

A. Van Jordan and Tyehimba Jess @ SAIC Ballroom

These two award-winning poets read from their work at 6:30 PM as part of the Poetry Center's monthly series. $10, 112 S Michigan. For more information, call 312-899-1229 or visit the website.

Local Author Night @ The Book Cellar

This month's local author night at The Book Cellar includes appearances by Josh P. McClary, Lawrence Santoro, Renee Rosen, Raul Nino and Mary Kinzie reading from their work. Free. 7pm. 4736-8 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Bergoff Stories and Recipes @ Maxims

Carlyn Berghoffand Jan Berghoff with Nancy Ross Ryan will discuss their new book, The Berghoff Family Cookbook: Celebrating a Century of Entertaining at The Berghoff tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center (24 E. Goethe at Astor). The conversation begins at 6:30 p.m.

The cost is $25, which includes light hors d'oeuvres.
Reservations are required. Call 312-744-1423.