Yeasayer's new album, Fragrant World, comes out August 20, but if you can't wait to hear the new songs (we don't blame you), see them live tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg. [Oh My Rockness]Today would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday! Some of the most famous chefs in New York, including Matt Lewis of Baked, Dave Crofton of One Girl Cookies, Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen and Alyssa Shelasky, who wrote Apron Anxiety, will be gathering today at powerHouse Books for a free event in which they share five minute stories about the famous, much-loved chef. [NY Mag]
Grammy nominated R&B chanteuse Emily King sings her soulful songs tonight at (Le) Poisson Rouge. [Flavorpill]
Los Angeles
New York's not the only city honoring Julia Child today. Child was born Pasadena, so naturally, the city is throwing a massive celebration in honor of the chef. And what better way to commemorate the life of arguably the most famous non-French French chefs than with a French-food infused cocktail party? Tonight, POP Champagne and Dessert Bar, will be whipping up some of Child's most famous recipes at their 50's-themed cocktail party. There will even be a look-alike contest! [LA Weekly]Southern rock and roll band Alabama Shakes bring their bluesy folk to Fox Theater Pomona. Wear your best toe-tapping shoes. [Oh My Rockness]
Chicago
He's crass and he's loud and he's super funny. Lewis Black brings his political humor -- which you know is going to have some good Paul Ryan digs - to the City Winery Chicago tonight. [Time Out]The hilarious David Rees, former cartoonist of cult-strips Get Your War On and My New Filling Technique Is Unstoppable, wrote a book about pencil sharpening. No joke. It's called How To Sharpen Pencils and it expands on all the different and unique ways one can, well, sharpen their pencil. Yet knowing Rees' unique deadpan humor, the book will definitely be far more interesting than it sounds. See what he and his book are all about at his reading tonight at Quimby's Bookstore. [Flavorpill]
London
26-year-old Jessie Ware is on the rise. Her singles "110%" and "Running" have been made popular thanks to working with some heavy-hitters in the music industry such as SBTRKT and Julio Bashmore. See her live tonight at Plan B. [Time Out]Salon is looking into the future for the next three nights. Starting tonight, they will be hosting Future Victorians, a series of talks in which people envision the world in 2062. At Theatre Delicatessen tonight, historian Leo Hollis will discuss urban sprawl, philosopher Julian Baggini will talk about he effects of technology on the ego and food historian Tasha Marks will predict what we'll be eating. [Flavorpill]
