David David Katzman, Caitlin McKay Read from A Greater Monster @ Quimby's

David David Katzman's A Greater Monster is a multimedia experience, with illustrations playing no small part. Caitlin McKay was responsible for more than a few of those illustrations. See and hear them bring it even more to life at 7pm, 1854 W. North Avenue. Free!

Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Workshop @ Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music presents an evening workshop in conjunction with the Jeff Peterson concert happening this week. OTS instructor Lanialoha Lee offers a workshop in slack key guitar, ukulele and Hawaiian steel guitar. The workshop happens this evening at 6pm; registration is $20, and can be done by calling the school. Old Town School: 4544 N. Lincoln. (773) 728-6000.

Side Mullet Nation @ Ontourage Night Club

Cameron Esposito's one-woman show, Side Mullet Nation, is running through December 15th at Ontourage Night Club (157 W Ontario). Thursdays, 8pm, tickets are $10 each with no drink minimum. 21+. ID required.

Stephanie Izard @ Foodease

Stephanie Izard, the only female Top Chef winner and the heart and soul of Girl & the Goat restaurant, signs Girl in the Kitchen: How a Top Chef Cooks, Thinks, Shops, Eats and Drinks at Foodease, 835 N. Michigan from 12pm-2pm.

Tune-yards @ Lincoln Hall

Musical mad scientists Tune-yards play a 21+ show tonight at Lincoln Hall (2424 N. Lincoln Ave). Pat Jordache opens, and the whole thing kicks off at 7 p.m.

Tickets are sold out, but hey, it can't hurt asking around.

The Good, The Bad and The Monkey @ Stage 773

The Good, The Bad, and The Monkey: Singlehood, Dating, and the Search for Something Real: Amanda Rountree takes a hilarious-and at times, heartbreaking-look at the cycles of relationships and the myths that we tell ourselves about finding a soul mate.....using sock monkeys. Stage 773′s Cabaret Theatre, 1225 W. Belmont. Tonight and the 17th at 8pm.

Click here for tickets.

Bacon and Whiskey Tasting

Everyone loves bacon, so why not add some whiskey to the mix as well? The Irish Oak, 3511 N. Clark St., will be hosting bacon and whiskey tastings tonight beginning at 7:30pm, where connoisseurs of both can come mingle and taste the mouthwatering pairings. Tickets are $35 per person; space is limited. Call 773-935-6669 for more information.

Powerless Comic Art Opening @ I Am Logan Square

Villains beware... I Am Logan Square is transforming into a comic book gallery! The opening reception is tonight from 6 to 8:30pm at I Am Logan Square's Gallery, located at 2644 N. Milwaukee Ave. Food and drinks will be provided by Rewster's Cafe and IALS's official gallery series sponsor, Revolution Brewing. The first 30 people to come will receive a goody bag filled with comic goodness provided by G-Mart Comics! More info here.

Brew With A View

Cityscape Bar, 350 W. Mart Center Dr. 15th floor, is inviting guests to sample an assortment of beers while taking in a panoramic view of the city's River North area tonight from 6-7pm. Participants will sample several featured brews and some small bites of food as well. Guest will also receive a buy-one-get-one-half-off coupon to ItaliAsia for attending that can be used tonight or for a future evening, and in addition can also enter to win a $100 gift card. Free to attend, limited space available. Email cityscape@martplaza.com to make reservations. 312-836-5000 for more information.