Jose Antonio Vargas: The Pulitzer-winning journalist and creator/subject of the documentary Documented, a very personal appeal for immigration reform, is in town tonight as part of the Social Justice Film Festival.

Bisi on Film, Bisi on Stage: The mercurially talented producer/musician Martin Bisi will astound and delight with his avant-garde tunes, and then you can learn about the man in the following documentary about his life and work. At the Grand Illusion.

Richard Thompson Goes Folk: Ex-Fairport Conventioneer and expert interpreter of others' songs, Richard Thompson will hold the Kirkland Performance Center in thrall this evening.

Pay Homage to PJ: Along with a host of local talent at this PJ Harvey tribute show at Chop Suey.

Jessica Lurie's Sweet, Funky Jazz: Catch it at the Royal Room.

Upliftingly Pessimistic Goth-Pop: EMA does it better than most, and she'll cast an appropriate amount of glowers at the audience tonight at Barboza.

So Much More Music: The ladies in Rakta will "rakta sakta" you with their "rakta n' roll!" Obliterations are worthy heirs to the Germs' throne! Support the sad romantics in Cabana and Lures at the Sunset!

Ever onward and upward with the arts.