Devo @ The Vic

Devo are back in action, whipping up an album of all new material planned for release next year. Their current tour, however, celebrates their early days and the recent re-release of their 1978 debut, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, and their 1980 synth-pop masterpiece, Freedom of Choice. The band is playing back-to-back nights at the Vic, performing both albums in their entirety (Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! on 11/12 and Freedom of Choice on 11/13), plus assorted favorites. 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. (773) 472-0449.

Tipping Observation @ Mars Gallery

New artwork by Syndy Ziegenfuss with music provided by our friends at the Old School Records in Forest Park. Martini bar to benefit the Red Door Animal Shelter.

6-9pm
1139 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607

Comic Art Show & Sale @ Challengers Comics + Conversation

Challengers presents a 3 day comic art show & sale featuring original art by Mark Bagley, Greg Land, Mike Wieringo, Cliff Chiang, Steve McNiven, Rafael Albuquerque, etc. All art will be available for sale for 3 days only. Friday, November 13: Opening night wine reception, 7pm - 10pm. November 14 & 15: 11am to 5pm. Challengers Comics + Conversation: 1845 N. Western, #2R. Check out Challengers website for more information.

GB Get-Together @ Clark Street Ale House

The holiday season is upon us, so we've moved our monthly Get-Together to mid-month to accommodate. Join us tonight at Clark Street Ale House, 742 N. Clark St., from 8pm to 11pm for drinks and good discussions. We'll try to be in the front by the windows, but otherwise keep your eyes pealed for GB stickers on tables.

Dirty Projectors @ Bottom Lounge - SOLD OUT

Indie-experimental group Dirty Projectors play Bottom Lounge with Tune-Yards opening. More details in Transmission.

9pm. 1375 W. Lake. 18+ Sold Out.

Mrs. Gruber's Ding Dong School

Easily the best Robot vs. Dinosaur show to date, Mrs. Gruber's Ding Dong School takes the audience through a twisted, rollicking day at an academy run by a doddering but feisty schoolmarm with an age-addled brain and a passion for expanding young minds. Spot on casting, warped sensibilities and imaginative puppetry give it a Wonder Showzen feel, without a hint of a knock-off. Tickets are $15, and the show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm through Nov. 21 at Gorilla Tango, 1919 N. Milwaukee (right under the Western Blue Line stop). For tickets, call 773-598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com.

Innervation Dance Cooperative @ Links Hall

Innervation Dance Cooperative presents Our Own Devices, a concert of ten eclectic dance pieces from eight choreographers. Innervation's theatrical roots bloom in this concert: each piece unquestionably tells a story. While some of the dances are more literally narrative than others, dance aficionados and novices alike will come to know each character and empathize with that character's experiences. Much of the music - from Etta James to John Lennon, from Bob Seger to Metallica - will also draw in those audience members who might otherwise dismiss the art form as inaccessible. Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL. Tonight @ 8pm. $15 ($10 students and seniors). Click here or call (773) 281-0824 for tickets.