About Tonight

>> Seattle's Minus the Bear's latest release, Planet of Ice, finds the group continuing to delve into complex and progressive compositions while engaging in a brooding atmosphere that has added a new and intriguing element to their always fascinating sound. They'll be at the Black Cat with Subtle and ELA. 8 p.m., $15 advance, $17 at the door.

>> Pulitzer Prize-winning author for Empire Falls, Richard Russo will be at Politics and Prose to read from his latest book, Bridge of Sighs. 7 p.m.

>> Say goodbye to summer with an encore screening of the documentary Summercamp!, which has been winning critics over with sheer charm. At the AFI Silver Theater, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

>> If you've noticed a little bit of funky odor around the Verizon Center since yesterday, it's not your imagination -- the 4th Annual Washington International Horse Show is back, running through Sunday. Sure, horse shows are a playground for wealthy children and their pushover parents, but if you head over tonight, you'll get to watch the best part of the days-long affair -- both adult and junior horse jumping competitions. Just admit that you eat this stuff up during the Olympics and get over yourself. $20 gets you in the door, 7 p.m.

Photo by Kyle Walton