Can't Miss It: Monday

THE GODMOTHER OF PUNK: Patti Smith graces Seattle with a rare visit, although in a literary capacity and is not expected to sing. Presented by Seattle Arts & Lectures, she is here to discuss her new memoir Just Kids. Swoon.

7:00 p.m. // Benaroya Hall // $10-$75

MONDAY DOSE OF COOL: it's winter, it's gloomy, it's Monday. Indulge your inner emo self with a little melodic, soothing relaxation. North Carolina native trio Bowerbirds (along with lovely Julie Doiron) are in town to sing your worries away.

7:30 p.m. // Triple Door // $15/$17

EMPLOYEES ARE PEOPLE, TOO: ballads and acoustic guitar not quite your thing? Check out Neumos' Employee band night Vol 2, featuring Nam Ghost, My Goodness, MC Insane, Akashic Records, and Tuxedo Town. Frankly, we don't know much about the bands. But sometimes isn't that half the fun?

8:00 p.m. // Neumos // $5