MUSIC: It's CMJ, check out one of the zillions of bands playing. Since trying to pick just one show is tough, we'll suggest one for you. Head over to Brooklyn tonight for Dirty on Purpose, A Place to Bury Strangers, Sisters, Coin Under Tongue and Indian Scout. They'll be taking the stage at Death by Audio.

Listen: Mind Blindness.mp3 - Dirty on Purpose

8pm // Death by Audio [49 South 2nd St, Williamsburg]

And come say hi to us at Gothamist House!

ART: There's an art show going on that's inspired by Dungeons and Dragons. Tap into your inner-nerd and head over to We're Rollin', They Hatin' where artists explore how fantasy, escapism and games like D & D inspired them. More photos at Riviera's Flickr.

10am to 6pm // Riviera Gallery [103 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn] // Free

EVENT: Riders and the Rebirth of Transit: New York City Buses from the 1980s to the Present (wow, that's a mouthful) is going down tonight at the NYPL. Straphangers Campaign spokesman Gene Russianoff speaks tonight about the state of public transit, "learn about the campaign's many achievements in advocacy for decent, safe and affordable transit and the great progress and improvements the city's subways have achieved." Get that Metrocard and get over there (allow time for delays).

6:30pm // New York Public Library [455 Fifth Ave] // Free

THEATER: – Mercy Thieves, a dark comedy for action movie fans, has washed up downtown following a hit run in Australia five years ago. Described as “part Shakespearian tragedy and part gangster flick,” the play concerns one night in the lives of Mike and DJ, two goons racing around Australia in pursuit of the mysterious and elusive Harry. Along the way the plot bounces back and forth in time to expose a growing body count and a twisted tale of betrayal. Lois Spangler calls the show “truly magical… far more focused than a Tarantino flick, far less spastic, and has a much more meaningful ending.” – John Del Signore

8pm // The Kraine Theater [85 E 4th St] // Tickets cost $18.