World Kitchen: Pepper, Paprika and More @ Gallery 37

Tonight's class (6pm-8:30pm) will help you distinguish between spicy spices and how to use them when cooking. "Pepper, Paprika and More" is offered as part of the World Kitchen learning series offered by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and will be held at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Admission is $30 and preregistration is required. Please wear non-skid shoes and bring your apron!

Ernest Dawkins' Chicago 12 @ Velvet Lounge

Ernest Dawkins created the Chicago 12 to feature the best in up and coming talent in Chicago jazz alongside some of the most established veterans. He has written three suites of music for the band, and tonight he will present the third: Un-till Emmett Till. In addition, the show will act as a CD release party of the music. Every time this band plays is a special occasion, and tonight should be no exception. Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak, 8:30 PM, $10

Bootie Chicago @ Sonotheque

Sonotheque
1444 W. Chicago

9:00pm, $5 advance, $8 buy

The Hood Internet's 'Information Superflyway' presents 'Bootie Chicago' featuring:
DJs Adrian & The Mysterious D (a.k.a. A Plus D)
The Hood Internet

Pillars and Tongues @ The Hideout

Hideout
1354 West Wabansia

10:00pm $7

Pillars and Tongues
Remindring
DJ Tim Kinsella

Sarah Vowell @ Harold Washington Library

Sarah Vowell, essayist and contributor to This American Life, comes to the Harold Washington Library to discuss and sign her latest work, The Wordy Shipmates. The book examines the Puritans and the oddities of their culture. Free at 6pm at 400 S. State St. Call 312-747-4300 for more information.

Matthew Sweet @ Park West

Matthew Sweet, is playing at The Park West tonight along with Alabama's The Bridges. This is an 18 and over show, tickets are $25. Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7:30 p.m. 322 W Armitage. Call 773-929-5959 for more info.

Harvest and Halloween Sweets Cooking Class @ Fox & Obel

For a mere $35, you can learn how to make holiday sweets from Fox & Obel's pastry chef Mark Gyure. Apple tarts, cookies, and pumpkin desserts are on the menu. Class runs 6pm-7pm at Fox & Obel, 401 E. Illinois.

Chicago International Film Festival

The Chicago International Film Festival runs until October 29 at several theaters across the city. Box office is at the AMC River East 21 at Illinois & Fairbanks and the AMC at 600 North Michigan; you can also buy tickets online.

Diplo @ Abbey Pub

The beat genius behind everyone's favorite Sri Lankan M.I.A., DIPLO smashes Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace) tonight with an eclectic troupe from the Mad Decent sound scene: L.A.'sAbe Vigoda, London's Boy 8-Bit and Brooklyn's Telepathe. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $15. 18+