Chris Abani Reading @ Northwestern

Northwestern's Center for the Writing Arts welcomes novelist and NU Professor of English Chris Abani for a reading and booksigning of his latest novel, The Secret History of Las Vegas, tonight at 5:30pm in Harris Hall, Room 108, 1881 Sheridan Rd. in Evanston. Light refreshments will be served, followed by a reading and Q&A. Free.

Soup & Bread @ Hideout

Volunteer chefs serve up soup tonight from 5:30-8pm at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) at this weekly benefit for food pantries/hunger relief organizations in the area (a different one is selected each week). Show up, eat, and donate what you can. Free.

Ane Brun with Linnea Olssen this Saturday 2/15/14 at Schubas Tavern

Schubas Tavern has a very special show this Saturday with Norway's Ane Brun and Sweden's Linnea Olssen. This is an early show and the show starts at 7pm.

You can buy tickets for $14 each here

Danny's Reading Series

The Danny's Reading Series features readings by Barry Schwabsky, Virginia Konchan and Mark Yakich. It's at, of course, Danny's Tavern, 1951 W. Dickens St., beginning at 7:30pm sharp. Free, 21+.

Ryan Adams Tribute @ Uncommon Ground

Ready for romance? Hear 20 local musicians perform 40 Ryan Adams songs at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark St., with two nights of benefit concerts. On Feb. 12 or 13, you can bring your sweetie for a night (or two) of beautiful music. The show starts at 8pm, and tickets are just $10. Reservations available and encouraged! Call 773-929-3680 to reserve a table. Performances benefit non-profit Rock for Kids, which provides music education to at-risk youth in the Chicago Public Schools. More info on Facebook.