Book Club Night @ Book Cellar

Have you own book club and wondering what to read next? Come to the Book Cellar tonight where representatives from various publishing houses will present lists, synopses and information about books for you to read in your club. The gathering is free with no pressure to purchase anything. 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2419 for more information.

Breakbone DanceCo @ Viaduct Theater

The "De-evolution of MUDWOMAN (an evening of dance exile, fashion, and humor)" from Breakbone DanceCo begins with a "superficial poptart diva"--representing today's female role models--who de-evolves into the primordial female, complete with head-to-toe mud. In this process, Breakbone will mock themselves, mock a lot of the heavy-handed social commentary out there, and encourage the audience to laugh, all while "de-mystifying" the "objectification of women." The show is filled with entertainment, including a couture fashion show and videography, and is punctuated by commentary from three "expositors" who critique the goings-on throughout the evening. The choreography will use Breakbone's unique, athletic style.

August 28, 29, 30, and September 4, 5, 6--all shows at 9:00. $18 ($15 students and seniors). Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Click here for tickets or visit Breakbone's website for more information. (Also see the GB A/C page for more info.)

What Laura Says @ The Bottom Lounge

The Bottom Lounge
1375 W. Lake St
8:00pm 18+ $10

DEAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS
Dear and the Headlights is a Rock / Indie / Pop band from Tempe/Chandler, Arizona. After being signed to Equal Vision Records in 2006, they have released their first full-length record "Small Steps, Heavy Hooves" (February 2007), produced by Bob Hoag. They have previously toured with the likes of Circa Survive, Fear Before the March of Flames, As Tall as Lions and Mae and are currently touring with Paramore and Jimmy Eat World.

WHAT LAURA SAYS
This art, however, makes sense because it doesn't make any sense at all. That's real, baby. A nice reminder that you are indeed breathing for freedom, but you is still starving. That's right-on, friends. So take what laura says thinks and feels as a refreshing reminder, because she probably won't stop anytime soon." an excerpt from the novella "Peacetime in Wellington" by Dr. Elysium Ferry

NORTHPILOT
They didn't study music... but they did listen to music while they were studying. Ok, so they're only mildly intelligent... but the music is good.

DORSEY

"Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!" @ Pritzker Pavilion

Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell, and panelists Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca and Charlie Pierce will tape an episode of "Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!," the NPR news quiz produced by Chicago Public Radio, tapes in the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park tonight at 6:30pm, for free.

2nd Story @ The Spot in Uptown

The wine-fueled wonderfest that is 2nd Story is back tonight at The Spot in Uptown. Combining storytelling, wine, and music into one dramatic, hilarious, sometimes a little awkward night, tonight's 2nd Story will feature the works of Kim Morris, Debbie Hogan, Bobby Biedrzycki and Matt Miller. The Spot is located at 4437 N Broadway. Doors open at 7pm. $10. Advanced tickets are available here.

Thunderous Olympian, James Kartsaklis, Steve Mizek, nickd @ Cafe Lura

Just becuase Labor Day has passed doesn't mean you can't get out and get your jams on - it just means they have to be... autumnal. Minimal techno and deep house seem close enough to match that kind of mood, so bring your best head-bobbing sweater vest to Cafe Lura for a night with remix-happy Thunderous Olympian aka Olin, as well as James Kartsaklis, Steve Mizek, and occasional Rearview favorite nickd. Five dollars is the cost, and show starts at 9.