Craig Thompson reads from Habibi @ Quimby's

Craig Thompson will read from his graphic novel, Habibi, which is already topping some best of 2011 lists. Arabic for beloved, Habibi tells the story of two escaped child slaves in an undisclosed Islamic state. Come see what all the fuss is about at 7 p.m., 1854 W. North Ave. Free.

Covers For Cover III @ Schubas

Schubas plays host to Covers For Cover, an evening of female cover bands. The event will be raising funds for the Primo Center for Women and Children. The evening starts at 8:30pm; tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and it's an 18+ show. Tickets available in advance at the Schubas Website. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport (at Belmont). (773) 525-2508.

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, 8 pm, Tickets are $10 each with no drink minimum. 21+. I.D. Required.

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.

The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey
Written and performed by Amanda Rountree, directed by Jen Ellison
Stage 773′s Cabaret Theatre
1225 W. Belmont
Chicago
$12
November 3, 10, & 17 at 8:00 pm

Click here for tickets.

B1G T1ME @ Morseland

Tom Waits cover band B1G T1ME performs one of its last shows before a year-long hiatus in 2012. They'll be at Morseland, 1218 W. Morse Ave., Chicago tonight. Show starts at 9:30pm, two sets, no cover. Read more in Transmission.