Tonight

BALTIMORE
Sweatpants is playing the pre-release party for Chris Mason's book, coming soon from Narrow House. The show is tonight at the Wind Up at 6pm. My favorite Baltimore band, Old Songs, is on the bill too.

NEW YORK CITY
The Tyramperius Rex reading -- a celebration of Ampersand, NY Tyrant, and Publishing Genius authors -- will feature Andy Devine at Bar 9 (807 9th Ave). Also reading will be Elliott David and Benjamin Lowenkron. You should go just because Lowenkron is such a great last name, but for more incentive: comedian Dave Hill will host and, according to rumor, there will be strippers there (?).