MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 2011 >>>

1. Legal scholar Kenji Yoshino will be at the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus tonight discussing "Shakespearean drama and the role it plays in critical crises in contemporary life, law and current affairs," according to hype. Yoshino will draw from his new book A Thousand Times More Fair.

2. The Old Family Circus's national tour will hit the Mandolin Café tonight at 6 p.m. The action is all ages.

3. You haven't lived until you've experienced a "Uke-A-Thon." Trust us. Luckily, tonight at Traditions Café in Olympia there will be just that - a Uke-A-Thon featuring Ukalaliens, Kate Power, Steve Einhorn and the Quiet American.

4. Drop in on Meditation Monday at the Lakewood Progressive Spiritual Center, or "The Center," to those in the know. The relaxation runs from 6 - 8 p.m. and will cost you $10. There is a punch card option.

5. Are you ready for Toxic Karaoke? Not even sure what Toxic Karaoke is? Find out tonight at Lady Luck Cowgirl Up Steakhouse and Saloon.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound

LINK: Live music tonight