Pencil This In

We'd like to use this space to say that our thoughts are with the friends and family of John Pike (pictured). The 23-year old drummer of Syracuse band Ra Ra Riot was found dead yesterday in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Here are some things happening around town tonight...

FILM: The Staten Island Film Festival is coming up later this month. A preview to one of the films that will be screening there, When Broom Sticks Were King, will be shown tonight prior to another Jason Cusato film, York Street.

"York Street is a tale about a writer trying to find inspiration and most importantly, an idea. He meets loans sharks, con men and a mob boss along the way. Jason, a co-founder of Park Slope Films and an alumnus of the School of Visual Arts, He will be on hand for both screening for a Q & A."

More Details Here // Karl's Klipper [40 Bay Street, Staten Island]

MUSIC: "In celebration of their 30th anniversary and multi-concert Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall, the eight-time Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet presents a unique performance and conversation at the Apple store in SoHo." Their tickets are some of the most sought-after, so if you'd like to find out why...head over to the Apple Store for a free show and discussion with the quartet members.

7pm // Apple Store SoHo [103 Prince St] // Free

READING: Nerve.com is bringing sexy back...to the future, with their book 2033: The Future of Misbehavior. The essays cover everything sex, love and marriage...just way down the road. The reading tonight includes contributors Jay McInerney, Douglas Rushkoff and Rachel Shukert.

7pm // Borders [10 Columbus Circle] // Free

NOTE: These guys take off for a 150 mile walking marathon around New York today, so if you see 'em around - hand them a towel to dry off. We'll be talking to them once they're done with their urban trek.