- Idris Elba stars in a post-car thriller.
No Good Deed Is Suburban Dread Wrought Large: And it comes highly recommended.
Decibel Festival: It’s keeping everyone up until four in the morning.
- Wolf in a White Van by John Darnielle
Local Sightings: It goes into full swing tonight at the Film Forum. Read a preview here.
The Miracle of Girl Trouble: They’re still around, kicking out the reliably melodic indie rock we love.
That’s Not Art: That’s been the number one complaint levied at readymades for the last one hundred years. Go to the one-night-only show at Vermillion tonight and decide for yourself whether the emperor is naked. If you’re looking to get into a weighty conversation with a stranger about the nature of modern art, this event was made for you.
John Darnielle: Anyone who’s ever listened to a Mountain Goats album already knows that he can write some amazing lyrics, so maybe the fact that his debut novel is delightful will come as no surprise. Darnielle will be at Barboza with his book tonight at 7 pm.
“Kiss me baby, kill the night”: Sultry torch songs and a nice li’l touch of David Lynch tonight at the Blue Moon.
And if you’re picky, here’s everything else happening today. Have a great weekend!