MUSIC | Hot Snakes

Swami Records’ rawk and roll from the same guys that brought you Drive Like

Jehu. Hear songs from their most recent, and quite nice, release Audit in Progress. With Detroit garage rockers the Demolition Dollrods and Dan Sartain. 18+. $13 advance; $15 at door. Downstairs at the Middle East. (EF)

BOOKS | Timothy Garton Ash

The acclaimed author discusses his new book Free World: America, Europe, and the Surprising Future of the West. Hear him speak on the post-Cold War geopolitical, political and existential problem. Sponsored by the Harvard Book Store. 6:30 p.m. Free. Starr Auditorium in the Belfer Building of the Kennedy School. (EF)

Tuesday, Nov. 16

BOOKS | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2004

Contributors and generally smart guys Steven Pinker, Atul Gawande, Chet Raymo, Daniel C. Dennett and Mike O’Connor will read and discuss selections from the ever interesting The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2004. Free tickets can be picked up at the Harvard Book Store. 6:30 p.m. First Parish Church. (EF)

Wednesday, Nov. 17