Going Out in Seattle | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Shotgun Stories": The winner of the New American Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival is the story of two feuding brothers in the Deep South. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave.; 206-329-2629; nwfilmforum.org. $5-$8. Also at 9 p.m.

"The Dhamma Brothers": Documentary about 36 prison inmates taking part in an intense 10-day silent meditation course and the outcome that challenges the assumption of prison as punishment rather than rehabilitation. Grand Illusion, 1403 N.E. 50th St.; 206-523-3935; grandillusioncinema.org. $4-$8. Also at 9 p.m.

"The Last Waltz": 7:30 p.m. The Martin Scorsese film about the final concert of The Band in 1976. SIFF Cinema, Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. 206-464-5830; seattlefilm.org. $7-$10.

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Charlaine Harris: The best-selling Arkansas author talks about her book "From Dead to Worse." University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E.; 206-634-3400.

Garth Stein: The Seattle author talks about his novel "The Art of Racing in the Rain." Starbucks, 4000 E. Madison St.; 206-329-3736.

Matthew Sharpe: The New York City author talks about his new novel, "Jamestown." In the Fireside Cafe, University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E.; 206-634-3400.

Mike Barenti: The Northwest author talks about his book, "Kayaking Alone: Nine Hundred Miles From Idaho's Mountains to the Pacific Ocean." Ravenna Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave. N.E.; 206-525-2347.

Tan Twan Eng: The Malaysian novelist talks about his much-praised new novel, "The Gift of Rain." Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave.; 206-386-4636.

Augusten Burroughs: 7:30 p.m. The best-selling author talks about his new memoir, "A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father." Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave.; 206-652-4255. Reserve a free ticket at 206-634-3400.

John Olson: 7:30 p.m. The Seattle essayist and poet reads from "Backscatter: New and Selected Poems." Open Books, 2414 N. 45th St.; 206-633-0811.

Kenny Mayne: 7:30 p.m. The ESPN personality talks about his book, "An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport." The Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 S. Main St.; 206-624-6600.

Leonard Shlain: 7:30 p.m. The surgeon and author talks about the relationship between art and physics. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave.; 206-652-4255. townhallseattle.org. $5.

MUSIC

Daniel Davison: El Gaucho, 2505 First Ave.; 206-728-1337.

Daniel O'Donnell: This Irish musician's sound is a combination of Irish music, country standards, inspirational ballads and pop. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St.; 206-215-4747. $45-$85.

Holotradband: Hot jazz. New Orleans Creole Restaurant, 114 First Ave. S.; 206-622-2563.

Nate Omdal Nonet: Egan's Ballard Jam House, 1707 N.W. Market St.; 206-789-1621. $5.

Bucky Pizzarelli Trio: 7:30 p.m. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave.; 206-441-9729. $21.50.

Jay Thomas: 7:30 p.m. Sherman Clay (Bellevue), 1000 Bellevue Way. $6-$12.

Justin Currie: 7:30 p.m. Currie is the lead singer and main songwriter of the Scottish band Del Amitri. The Triple Door, 216 Union St.; 206-838-4333. $23.

WILD CARD

Bike Commuting: from simple to superfluous: Join Chris Cameron, bike commute director for the Cascade Bicycle Club, and some of his guests to find out the various strategies of approaching bike commuting. The workshop will discuss equipment, route selection, challenges, "new thinking," incorporating public transportation to "ease the miles" and traffic safety. Seattle REI, 222 Yale Ave. N. cascade.org.

8 p.m.

MUSIC

Bad Love Sessions, Anna Kramer & The Lost Cause, Man Party: High Dive, 513 N. 36th St.; 206-632-0212. $5.

Brandi Shearer, Kate Walsh, Quincy Carter: Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W.; 206-789-3599. $12.

Dawn of Ashes, Uglyhead: El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E.; 206-381-3094. $13.

The Dirtbombs, Dan Sartain, Terrible Twos: Neumo's, 925 E. Pike St.; 206-709-9467. $10.

Double Scotts on the Rocks: Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way; 206-382-2171. $5.

Emerald City Jazz Orchestra: Tula's Restaurant and Jazz Club, 2214 Second Ave.; 206-443-4221. $5.

Joel Tipke, DJ Create: Skylark Cafe, 3803 Delridge Way S.W.; 206-935-2111.

Karin Kajita: Martins Off Madison, 1413 14th Ave.; 206-325-7000.

STAGE

Just Another Hangover Tour with James Henegehen and Scott Shields: 8:30 p.m. Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland; 425-823-6306. $10.

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Murphy's trivia night: The questions can range from science to sports to history. There's a picture category in which you must correctly identify actors such as, say, Kurt Russell, Halle Berry, Steven Seagal and Oliver Platt, and name the film they appeared in together. (Answer: "Executive Decision.") Murphy's Pub, 1928 N. 45th St.; 206-634-2110.

Nite Owl

DANCING

Ruby Tuesdays: 9 p.m. Hosted by DJ Darwin and Terry Radjaw. Viceroy, 2332 Second Ave.; 206-956-8423.

Bum Hotel One: 9 p.m. With DJ Can O' Beans, Poopy Pants, Railroad Pete, Jim and Karen. Blue Moon, 712 N.E. 45th St.; 206-675-9116.

DJ Confidence: 9 p.m. Electronic/lounge. Trinity, 111 Yesler Way; 206-447-4140.

DJ Marc Sense: 9 p.m. Ohana, 2207 First Ave.; 206-956-9329.

Drum and Bass Tuesdays: 9 p.m. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St.; 206-625-4444.

Eric and Encarnaci�n: 9 p.m. Live flamenco. Capitol Club, 414 E. Pine St.; 206-325-2149.

I Love the '80s: 9 p.m. The best in '80s music every Tuesday with DJ Shane. Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave.; 206-223-1333.

Stop Biting: 9 p.m. DJ break dancing featuring Kamui, Hideki, Introcut, Absolutemadman and Sagenomad. Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429-B Eastlake Ave. E. $4.