Relive the best tracks from the past and be the first to hear new songs from Death Cab for Cutie tonight at The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, N.J. South Florida indie-rock band Surfer Blood open. [Oh My Rockness]Eugene Mirman, the voice of Gene on Bob's Burgers and a star on Delocated (not to mention the memorably mellow landlord on Flight of the Conchords), brings his comedy to Williamsburg Park tonight. Expect lots of his funny friends to be joining him onstage along with pop rockers OK Go. [NY Mag]
It's your last day to snatch some sample items at 80% off at Yansi Fugel and your first day to catch a deal on menswear at Ernest Alexander where shirts, bags and accessories are discounted up to 70 % off. [NY Mag]
Los Angeles
Tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), guests will get a chance to glimpse noted ballet dancer, choreographer, and Natalie Portman's significant other, Benjamin Millepied, dancing with Amanda Wells as part of FRAMEWORK, a series of three site-specific dance performances by L.A. Dance Project/Benjamin Millepied with the goal of merging concepts in dance and painting. [LA Weekly]Check out the U.S. premiere of documentary, The Chosen Island, at the Skirball Cultural Center. The film explores the Cuban Sephardic Jewish community and their influence and impact on the small country. A Q&A with director Yassel Iglesias follows the screening. [Flavorpill]
Unwind to the soulful slow jams from the legendary Al Green tonight at The Greek Theatre. [LA Weekly]
Chicago
In lieu of the new obsession with 80's hair band revivals (we're looking at you, Rock of Ages), it's only fitting that Def Leppard and Poison will be treating fans to a massive show tonight at Allstate Arena. [Chicago Reader]Honor your best animal friend and attend the annual PAWS Chicago Beach Party at Castaways. The night includes a dinner, drinks, auction, music and raffles. All proceeds benefit the no-kill humane organization and, of course, your furry companion is invited. [Chicago Reader]
The versatile L.A. via N.Y.C. art-rock band Liars perform at Metro tonight with Joan of Arc. [Flavorpill]
London
When you're the daughter of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, talent oozes out of your blemish-free pores. Such is the case for the extremely beautiful/talented Charlotte Gainsbourg. Catch her tonight with psychedelic music-maker Connan Mockasin at Somerset House. [Time Out]The side project of Deerhunter's Bradford Cox, Atlas Sound, is equally as mesmerizing and consuming as his other band See for yourself tonight at Scala. [Time Out]
