Get Out

MUSIC: Ben Kweller's in town opening for Gomez at the Showbox, but the smart money is on going to see his in-store, since it's free. Go hear some great indie-pop to kick off your evening.

5:30pm // Capitol Hill Sonic Boom, 514 15th Ave E // FREE

SPORTS/TV: If you're Seth, you're falling all over yourself with the King County 4A district playoffs. If you're anyone else, you're thinking tonight is a good night to finally watch the latest episode of Heroes.

Whenever // The couch // FREE (Thanks Internet!)

MUSIC: SynthClub takes the uber-charismatic Reggie Watts and places him in an electro-funk context, with laptops and synths combining with Watts' voice to create dance music on the fly. This performance will be recorded for future download.

9pm // McLeod Residence, 2209 2nd Ave // $5 // 21+

TALK: "Closing the Gap". Faculty from the UW’s College of Education discuss the changing demographics in Washington schools, issues of equity, and growing achievement gap between low-income/minority students and their more affluent peers.

6-9pm // Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street) // FREE

DANCE: Ten Tiny Dances is an evening of short, original dances created for a 4'x4' stage (that's really small) with a new dance every 15 minutes. With Heather Budd, Laura Curry and Lori Dillon, Stephen Hando, the Crispin Spaeth Dance Group , and many more.

9pm // CHAC Lower Level, 1621 12th Ave // Tickets: $12 advance, $15 at the door, 21+

NEARLY NEKKID: For another reason to head to the CHAC, "Monsignor's Valentine Confessional features scantily clad women and a box of chocolates. Enjoy a sinful cocktail in the newly remodeled CHAC Showroom Bar."

11pm // CHAC Showroom, 1621 12th Ave // Cover // 21+