Yeah, we know. You've seen a million bills stacked with ramshackle lo-fi bands this past year, but this is going to be good. For one thing, Christmas Island (pictured) has made their way from San Diego to (hopefully) play "Twenty-Nine," a song that entertains the idea that maybe growing up isn't so bad after all, as long as it's with the one you love. They also sing an ode to dinosaurs in which the line, "I wish we could've coexisted" is featured prominently. $8
Would you have the slightest idea, if we somehow started over, how to reinvent the radio or even the telephone? If you could trade out and be, say, Godzilla, wouldn't you jump on it, dear? Are you bothered by socks not matching up in subtler respects than color? And, what questions will local editor Weiland ask Powell (pictured) when they appear together tonight to discuss Powell's 164-page novel comprised entirely of questions, of which the previous sentences of this paragraph are but three? FREE
On the night of the band's much, much, much-anticipated new album release, Odd Blood, Yeasayer takes the stage for the second of two New York City release shows (the first was yesterday at Bowery Ballroom) that will be jam-packed with music critics and beards and music critics with beards. Last year gave us Animal Collective and Grizzly Bear? This year it's Vampire Weekend and Yeasayer. SOLD OUT
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Featuring local authors Rachel Sherman, Mark Shulman, and Meg Mullins, whose first novel, The Rug Merchant, was recently acquired by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Drinks and discussion are mandatory and will follow the reading. Free
A series of talks on the craft of poetry that happens because of public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts which is pretty cool. Free
The author reads from her latest work and discusses it afterwards. Free
Featuring a discussion with D. Graham Burnett, Brian Dillon, and Marina van Zuylen. This talk will explore hypochondria and all its many different and mysterious facets. Free
The authors will discuss the challenges behind the research as well as relate anecdotes about writing the book itself. A reading and discussion will follow. Free
Featuring poets Sarah Dowling, Michelle Taransky, and Marina Temkina. Evening curated by Belladonna and the Ugly Duckling Press. $6
German will be interviewed by the cult sensation Tao Lin about his new book. Wine will be served. Free
$20 + 2 drink minimum