LITERARY: A line-up of local literati will be featured at The Microscopic Giant, including Tracy Jones, April Wolfe, Steven Gray, Charlie Getter, and Glynn Washington, host of NPR's Snap Judgment. There will also be live painting by Aaron Lawrence, Nolan Yelonek, and Noa-. Plus live music by DigDug with live band.

8 p.m. // Space Gallery (1141 Polk St)

MUSIC: Oakland's Grand Lake celebrate the release of their debut full-length album, Blood Sea Dream, which tells a story "familiar to all - the facing-down of demons on the long drive home." It's for Free Grace (featuring Ted Nesseth of Heavenly States), Sean Smith and the Present Moment, and James and Evander will also perform.

8 p.m. // Cafe Du Nord (2170 Market St) // $10

LITERARY II: Local author Robert Elias will talk about his latest book, The Empire Strikes Out, which is about baseball’s role in developing the American Empire, first at home and then beyond our shores.

7 p.m. // Books Inc. in Laurel Village (3515 California St) // free