Dave Hill, comedian and much loved Twitter personality, hosts a panel of talented comedians and first time authors, including Rachel Dratch, Michael Ian Black and Julie Klausner, at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe tonight. The event is in support of Hill's new book, Tasteful Nudes, a collection of essays that gracefully tread the line between poignant and hilarious. We can guarantee laughter. [Flavorpill]Catch a current staple of American partying at LMFAO's show tonight at Nassau Coliseum. The neon spandex wearing duo have created the thumping anthems of the younger generation and we're sure their rambunctious energy will transcend on the stage. Far East Movement supports. [Time Out]
Kat Edmonson, a tiny girl with a powerful booming folk voice, has performed with Willie Nelson and opened for Smokey Robinson. She takes center stage tonight at Joe's Pub in support of her second album, Release Me. [Flavorpill]
For those who missed Childish Gambino's show last night in the city, they can experience the wordsmith (a.k.a. Donald Glover of Community fame) live at his second NYC show in Brooklyn. He will be headlining Celebrate Brooklyn's benefit show. [Brooklyn Based]
Los Angeles
After years of trying to fit the mold, Lisa Marie Presley realized that in order to make the music she really wants to make she would have to get out of America and move to England. What resulted was Storm and Grace, an aptly titled album that reflects a more stripped down and honest feel. She performs tonight at the Roxy Theatre. [LA Weekly]It's the season of outdoor parties so head over to restaurant, Public School 612, to nosh on some island food and sip on tropical drinks at the Tiki Drink and Food Tasting Class. You'll learn how to shake up your own Mai Tais and impress your friends at your next get together with some homemade Pork Belly Poi. [Flavorpill]
Chicago
Explosions in the Sky have been playing minimalist, experimental bedroom-rock for a decade now and they show no signs of stopping. They play tonight at the Chicago Theatre with Zammuto (a.k.a. Nick Zammuto from The Books). [Chicago Reader]YouTube indie phenomenon Young Man (Colin Caulfield) brings his dream-pop melodies to Lincoln Hall tonight. [Chicago Reader]
London
It's raining words! At Rain of Poems 100,000 poems by 300 poets literally fall from the sky from a helicopter over the Jubilee Garden at the Southbank Centre. Done by the Chilean arts collective, the event's point is to recognize cities that have had air raids in the past. Awesome and meaningful. [zing]Ingrid Michaelson makes introspective yet cute indie-pop ditties. She will be playing in support of her fifth album, Human Again, at Bush Hall. [Time Out]
Check out Project 2012 at the Arbeit Gallery where the inspiration for seven artists, including Joe Falconer, Gary Winship, and Sarah Le Roy, was the end of the world. The pieces explore the massive cultural footprint -- both negative and positive -- that humans have made. [Flavorpill]
