- The second presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama, from Nashville, Tenn., starts at 7 on all the major channels. The Salt Lake chapter of Drinking Liberally will gather starting at 6 at Saints and Sinners, 3040 S. State, South Salt Lake City (must be 21 or older). (If you know of a rockin' Republican viewing party, e-mail the Vulture and I'll post it here.)

- Weezer brings its jukebox of offbeat hits - including "Buddy Holly," "Island in the Sun," "Hash Pipe" and "Beverly Hills" - to the E Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. Angels & Airwaves (fronted by Blink 182's Tom DeLonge), Tokyo Police Club and local band Tolchock Trio will open the show. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $39.50 to $42.50, at Ticketmaster.

- Christian rock trio BarlowGirl headlines the "Million Voices" tour, along with Jimmy Needham and Brooke Barrettsmith, starting at 7 at Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake, 480 W. Century Drive (4500 South). Tickets range from $14.50 (groups of 10 or more) to $24.50, by calling 801-814-4645 or 801-264-9999.

- This week's cool band name: A Place to Bury Strangers. They play at the Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City. Sian Alice Group and Laserfang are also on the bill. Show starts at 9. Tickets are $10, at 24Tix.

Labels: Barack Obama, John McCain, politics, Tonight's schedule