Sarah Paretsky @ Open Books West Loop

Author Sarah Paretsky does a reading and Q&A about her latest VI Warshawski book, Brush Back, from 12:30 to 1:30pm today at Open Books, 651 W. Lake St. Free.

Tamara Winfrey Harris @ Women & Children First

Tamara Winfrey Harris reads and signs her new book, The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America, tonight at 7:30pm at Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. Free.

Community Home Movie Night @ Comfort Station

In conjunction with Comfort Station's Vernacular Photo Festival Comfort Film presents:

Community Home Movie Night

The past month and throughout August they've put out a call via social media for the citizens of Chicagoland to bring out their home movies. On August 19th Comfort Station will be screening the results of that call to action. An interesting night of 8mm and 16mm films. Expect the unexpected. Films from Chicagoland collectors will also be screened.

Lies Reading Series @ Cafe Mustache

The Lies Reading Series returns to Cafe Mustache, 2313 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight at 8pm. The all-fiction reading series this month features Juan Martinez, Megan Kirby, Jessica Berger and Chris Bower. Free.

Collector's Edition @ Hideout

The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: Collector's Edition is a "live music documentary" that explores music journalism from the casual listener's perspective. See it live on stage at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 9pm. Hosted by Richard Joyce, the show will feature a live soundtrack by John Szymanski and special guests James Teniya, Benjamin Vigeant and Sean Rose. Tickets are $5. 21+