MUSIC—Thankfully, we live in a time where only the most undignified troglodytes would attempt to claim, as our parents once did, that rap “isn’t music.” Pete Rock is one of the best beatmakers of the forever, and Slum Village’s constantly changing sound evolved from his influence. You see this show, you’re guaranteed to hear some of the best hiphop ever made. BOBBY ROBERTS
w/Hanif, DJ Wels, Tope; Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 SE César E. Chávez, 8 pm, $18-20, all ages
BOOKS—Sex educator and great person Emily Nagoski is literally god’s gift to women. Tonight, she discusses scientifically proven routes to better sex in Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. Plus, did you know that sex isn’t a drive? It’s not! Or that Viagra for ladies is really just stress reduction? It is! You’re gonna learn so much! MEGAN BURBANK
Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, 7:30 pm, FREE