Pencil This In

THEATER: Lear deBessonet culled material from sources as varied as Henrik Ibsen, Joan of Arc and Times contributor/author Russell Shorto (The Island at the Center of the World), scientific journals, and post-it notes from the desks of corporate secretaries to create the new play transFigures. She was also inspired by the Jerusalem Syndrome, the well-documented psychosis that causes ordinary tourists to channel Biblical figures, create togas out of hotel bed-sheets, and parade through the Holy City as Moses, Mary Magdalene, Jesus, and other religious icons. - John Del Signore

8pm // Women's Project / Julia Miles Theater [424 West 55th St] // Tickets cost $42

EVENT: When is the last time you got your bike all dressed up and took it out on the town? Tonight is your chance, as there will be a fancy pants bike parade of some sort rolling around town. Put on a little something special yourself, too. There will be special musical guests at the end of the road (which is the LES), as well as some free vodka.

8pm // Meet at McKibbin St at Bushwick Ave // Free, $5 cover for after party with open vodka bar

MUSIC: Before the non-Illinois based band called Illinois (pictured) hits the road with The Hold Steady, they'll be at Mercury Lounge tonight. Also on the bill are KAPOW!, Palomar, and The Oranges Band.

Listen: Alone Again.mp3 - Illinois

8pm // Mercury Lounge [217 E Houston St] // $10

The Parlor Mob, Band of Thieves, The Black Hollies and Thunder Lizard are over at the Annex tonight. We recently saw the Parlor Mob act as a last minute back-up band for Nicole Atkins at our show and Austin (video), and are curious to hear their original songs. Listen at their MySpace.

8pm // The Annex [152 Orchard St]