Mary Randletts portrait of Theodore Roethke is among her best known work.
  • Mary Randlett’s portrait of Theodore Roethke is among her best-known work.

Mary Randlett: The Seattle-based photographer is releasing a new book of work with essays by Frances McCue, founding director of Hugo House. They’ll be at Town Hall tonight.

BADBADNOTGOOD’s Crafty, Speedy Jazz: Infiltrates Neumos.

Banks Is the Current Reigning Queen of the Mope: Get a big ol’ whiff of some feelies at the Showbox.

Fall of Troy Rises Again: The screamy, spazzy shredders have reunited and it feels so right. Tonight they rock the (also reinvigorated) Sunset Tavern.

Beauty: There’s a conversation about it tonight, hosted by John Boylan. Join guests Kirin Bhatti, Meng Yu, and other aesthetes from 7 to 9 at Vermillion. While you’re there, you can also check out the great art currently on display.

And the rest.