MUSIC—Toronto’s PUP are, of course, mere pups in the grand scheme of rock ‘n’ roll, but their blistering, joyously great punk rock will have you dangling from the rafters and shouting along. With Slabtown’s potential closure looming, you’ll want to get over there for a least one more night of hectic, thrilling live music. Better make it tonight. NED LANNAMANN
w/Phantom Family, No More Parachutes, Agents of ECCO; Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th, 8 pm, $8-10, all ages
FOOD BOOK—The currently reigning prince of American food writing, Mark Bittman, already taught you how to cook everything, and now he’s back to tell you How to Cook Everything Fast. Recipes promise to stay within the 15- to 45-minute range, a supremely tempting asset for the weeknight gourmet. MARJORIE SKINNER
Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, 7:30 pm, FREE