Sarah Levine @ Women & Children First

Sarah Levine will be at Women & Children First to talk about her book The Saint of Kathmandu: And Other Tales of the Sacred in Distant Lands. Free. 7:30pm. 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.

The Only Moving Thing @ Harris Theater

Features two significant new musical compositions that eighth blackbird commissioned from four composers. Steve Reich’s Double Sextet comprises the program’s first half, and a collaboration by three composers – Bang on a Can's 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner David Lang, Michael Gordon, and Julia Wolfe – entitled "singing in the dead of night," comprises the second half, which is stage directed by innovative dancer/choreographer Susan Marshall. 7:30 p.m. For more info, visit the Website.

One for the Team @ Beat Kitchen

2100 W. Belmont
Doors @ 9:00 pm | Show @ 9:30 pm
Tickets: $8.00 | 17 & Over

Minneapolis natives One for the Team have found a new and happy home with Long Beach, California's the Militia Group, who will be releasing their sophomore album in August 2008. One for the Team made waves with their first album "Good Boys Don't Make Noise," finding themselves on the CMJ Top 200 charts for 14 weeks, playing over 100 tour dates across the country, and sharing the stage with the likes of Voxtrot, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Rooney, British Sea Power, Georgie James, Tapes 'n Tapes, Tilly and the Wall, Page France and Aqueduct. Now heading into their first release as a part of the Militia Group family, One for the Team has 180 tour dates planned, a new van, and really great haircuts.

YouTube Channel: youtube.com/onefortheteammusic
Virb: virb.com/onefortheteam

Josh Kilmer-Purcell @ Borders Lincoln Park

Josh Kilmer-Purcell will be at Borders Lincoln Park to talk about his debut novel Candy Everybody Wants. Free. 7:30pm. 2817 North Clark St. Call 773-935-3909 for more information.

Jennifer Stevenson, Gregory Frost and Nnedi Okorafor Mbachu @ The Book Cellar

Fantasy authors Jennifer Stevenson, Gregory Frost and Nnedi Okorafor Mbachu will be at The Book Cellar to read from and talk about their recent work. Free. 7pm. 4736-8 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Chicago Wolves @ Allstate Arena

It's championship hockey time in Chicago. And while we wait for the Blackhawks to mature a bit, we can cheer on the Wolves (again) as they make their sixth appearance in either the IHL or AHL championship series, this time against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tonight, 7 p.m., at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs @ Wrigley Field

The Cubs kick off a four-game series against the boys from the Mile High City at 7:05 p.m. The Friday, Saturday and Sunday games begin at 1:20 p.m., 12:05 p.m. and 1:20 p.m., respectively.

Jeff Parker @ The Velvet Lounge

Jeff Parker's Thursday series wraps up tonight at the Velvet Lounge, with an appearance by his Organ Quartet. While Jeff Parker is best known for his association with Tortoise, his jazz chops and feel are amongst the best in the city, and his Organ Quartet is one of the more traditional jazz settings he plays in. Featuring Scott Burns on tenor sax, Pete Benson on organ, and drummer George Fludas, you can expect some greasy soul jazz and serious chops emanating from the stage tonight. Jeff Parker's Organ Quaret plays the Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak, at 8:30 PM. Cover charge is $10.

World Kitchen Learning Series: 40 Years in Greektown

Join staff from The Parthenon restaurant tonight from 6-8:30pm to celebrate Greektown and its eats at the "40 Years in Greektown" class that will be held through the World Kitchen learning series sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs. Class to be held at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Class fee is $30. Click here for more information and to register.

Venus Zine Summer Issue Release Party

Venus Zine's summer issue comes out this week, and they're having a party at Evil Olive, 1551 W. Division, tonight from 8pm to 11pm to celebrate. DJ sets by Pixiu, Miss Gab and Jordan Z, $3 PBR. No cover, 21 and over. More info here.