Black Dice @ Empty Bottle

Brooklynite experimental outfit Black Dice headline at the Bottle this evening. They're touring to support their new album REPO and will be appearing with Ann Arbor noise-rock Wolf Eyes, who'll be supporting in the opening slot. Since both groups have frequently collaborated together (both live and in the studio) in recent years, maybe some inter-group co-opery can be expected at tonight's show. Doors open at 9:30pm and admissionis $12. 1035 N. Western.

Stuart Dybek @ U of C

Stuart Dybek (I Sailed With Magellan, The Coast of Chicago) will be at the University of Chicago to present a lecture on his work. The lecture is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. 5pm in the Classics Building, 1010 E. 59th St., Room 110. For questions and information, email Kate Soto at katesoto[at]uchicago[dot]edu.

"Indispensable Pests: Media in Democracy"

Former Chicago Tribune Editorial Page Editor Don Wycliff gives a lecture titled "Indispensable Pests: Media in Democracy" as part of East-West University's "East-West Perspectives" lecture series tonight in the Fourth Floor Auditorium at 816 S. Michigan Ave. There's a reception at 6:30pm; the lecture begins at 7pm. Free.

Free Admission to the New Modern Wing @ Art Institute/Depository Food Drive

From May 16-22, you can visit the newly opened Modern Wing of the Art Institute (111 S. Michigan Ave) for free. For the $12-18 that you're saving in admission, help out the hungry in Chicago by bringing a donation for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, who will be accepting non-perishable items at food collection sites that will be located on the Michigan Avenue and the Monroe Street sides of the building.

From Recipe to Reality @ Wright College

Do you often think a recipe of yours could make you a millionaire were you to market it? Could you become the real Sausage King/Queen of Chicago? The next Mrs. Field? The University of Nebraska is offering a traveling workshop called "From Recipe to Reality" tonight at Wright College (4300 N. Narragansett). Call (402) 472-2819 to register.

Local Author Night @ Book Cellar

This month the Book Cellar welcomes Gillian Flynn (Dark Places), Lenny Kleinfeld (Shooters and Chasers) and Jamie Freveletti (Running from the Devil) for their Local Author Night. Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Lokua Kanza @ Old Town School of Folk Music

Tonight, Congolese singer, songwriter and composer Lokua Kanza plays at the Old Town School of Folk Music's Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.). Kanza has worked and performed with the top names in the business such as Papa Wemba, Manu Dibango, Youssou N'Dour, and Angelique Kidjo to name a few. Lokua's music incorporates many natural sounds from the rainforest including the symphonic chants of the pygmies. Details online. FREE ($5 suggested donation) Box office: (773) 728-6000. Show starts tonight at 8:30pm. (A workshop with Lokua Kanza will also be offered in the Thursday Workshop Series on Thursday, May 21st for $20.)

Split Pillow's Chicago360 @ Music Box

Split Pillow will premiere its fourth annual Chicago360 documentary series. The Chicago-centric documentary brings together five filmmakers to interpret this year's theme of "PLAY": a unique glimpse into how some Chicagoans choose to spend their time while they're off the clock.

Music Box Theater @ 7:30pm; 3733 N. Southport Ave. Tickets: $9.25 (Available at the door only)

Additional screenings will be held at the Viaduct (7pm Saturday, May 30) and at the Hideout (4pm Sunday, May 31) Visit www.splitpillow.com for info.