1. Author Dennis Lehane (pictured) makes an appearence at Inkwood Books this evening to read from and sign copies of his latest novel, The Given Day. Photo by Diana Lucas Leavengood.
2. Kelly and Becca bring their national "Let's Talk About It" sexual assault awareness, prevention and education campaign to USF.
3. Los Angeles-by-way-of-Tampa comedian Bert Kreischer returns to the Bay area for a run of stand-up at The Tampa Improv that begins tonight.
4. Chicago melodic hardcore foursome Rise Against stop at Jannus Landing to perform in support of their new album, Appeal to Reason. Alkaline Trio open along with Thrice and Gaslight Anthem.
5. USF professor and fiction writer Rita Ciresi (Pink Slip, Sometimes I Dream in Italian, Remind Me Again Why I Married You) reads from her works for the next installment of UT's Writers at the University series.
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2008.