Facts you can’t ignore: Eileen Myles is a living legend; her new book of poetry is called Sorry, Tree; and tonight the elder spokesdyke of punk poetry and author of the classic story collection Chelsea Girls blesses Bailey/Coy Books with an in-store appearance. (Bailey/Coy Books, 414 Broadway E, 323-8842. 7 pm, free.)

David Schmader—former weed columnist and Stranger associate editor—is the author of the solo plays Straight and Letter to Axl, which he’s performed in Seattle and across the US. His latest...