Play live chess at the Marshall Chess Club from 1 p.m. to Midnight Monday. Chess 7 days a week as well. Membership at the club starts at $180 (for 6 months) if you live in New York City. 23 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011. (212) 477-3716. Web site.

The Florida based indie alternative band recently announced that their spring 2010 tour would be their last and that the band was dismantling. Frontman Aaron March is quoted as saying “…my favorite thing in art and music – that line between lovely and creepy”. Find Tickets.