BEFORE BIKE LANES—Here’s a little literature to bring your highfalutin, fixie-obsessed buddy down a peg: David Herlihy reads from The Lost Cyclist, an account of the real life and times of Frank Lenz, a long-distance cyclist pioneer who set out in the 1880s (when roads were still unpaved) on the first ever worldwide tour by bike. ND
Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, 7:30 pm, FREE
GREAT SCOTT—The final issue of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s beloved Scott Pilgrim series hits the streets tonight, and Floating World Comics is celebrating with a midnight release party, boasting screenings of episodes of the Edgar Wright-directed Spaced as well as chances to score Scott Pilgrim swag, and of course, be one of the first to get your hands on a shiny new copy of Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour. AH
Floating World Comics, 20 NW 5th, #101, party starts at 7 pm, book on sale at midnight
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Re: Scott Pilgrim Midnight Parties
In addition to Floating World, Cosmic Monkey in NE and Bridge City Comics in N. Mississippi are also holding Scott Pilgrim Midnight Parties tonight.
I believe those stores are having 20%-off sales on the new Scott P. plus all in-store comics.
Other shops may be participating as well. Check with your local comic emporium for details.