Vertigo Kidd CD Release Party @ Silvie's Lounge

Vertigo Kidd is releasing his new CD, "Pirate Radio," at Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W Irving Park Rd. In addition to VK, Blue Eyed Jesus and John Drake band will perform. The party starts at 9pm and is 21 plus. If you want a preview, listen online.

Audey Trunk Show @ Florodora

Loop boutique Florodora (330 S. Dearborn Street) continues its Spring Trunk Show Event today with designer Jess Audey's spring Audey line. Stop by between noon and 6 pm to meet the Chicago designer and receive a custom fitting. Call 312-212-8860 or visit their website for more details.

Empires + Company of Thieves @ Bottom Lounge

Empires conjures up a variety of poppy influences to sound something like a Jimmy Eat World and Fall Out Boy soufflé with an edge (or hot sauce). Chicago art-pop rockers Company of Thieves are so catchy, even their songs titled after Victorian-era playwrights (Oscar Wilde) sound downright cool. Also playing are American Taxi and Thrillage. Tickets are $12 and show starts at 6:00pm. 1375 W. Lake. All ages.

Certain People I Know @ Schubas

Former Hey Mercedes members Damon Atkinson and Bob Nanna do the pop rock thing with their new band Certain People I Know, which was named after a Morrissey single. Also playing is Big Science, whose ethereal hooks and The Killers-like vocals will stick with you like a barnacle. Tickets are $5 at the door and the show starts at 10:00pm. 3159 N. Southport. 773.525.2508. 18+

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

Today is the last day that 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.

Fieldtrips Dance Performance Marathon @ Hamlin Park Fieldhouse

The Field Chicago and Chicago Moving Co. present the 14th annual Fieldtrips Performance Marathon. There are so many small or medium-sized dance companies in Chicago, and The Field has brought a bunch of them together for your viewing pleasure. Tonight, come check out performances by GI Alliance, Innervation Dance Cooperative, Mary Sue Miller, Prairieland Movement Project, and Marianne Schaefer/Gillian Holoroyd -- you just might find your new favorite Chicago dance company to follow!

7:30 at the Hamlin Park Fieldhouse Theater, 3035 N. Hoyne. Tickets are $15. For info and reservations, call 804.873.1018.

Peaches @ the Metro

Gender-bending electro-pop superstar Peaches graces the Metro tonight. Peaches' outlandish sexuality, raunchy lyrics and amazing beats always make for a memorable show. She plays supporting I Feel Cream, her first album in three years. Metal Duo Evil Beaver opens. Doors open at 8pm, the show starts at 9. Admission is $20 in advance ($25 day of) 3730 N. Clark St. Phone (773) 549-0203

Secret Handshakes @ Rotofugi

New works by Brian Morris and Mitch O'Connell, tonight, from 7pm-10pm. Music by DJ Unicorn. Runs until June 7th.