To Do: Not Scott Walker

• We don't know why Patton Oswalt is doing stand-up at the Black Cat. Especially since there is no show at the Improv. But he is, with Brian Posehn, Morgan Murphy and Eugene Mirman. $15 at 8: 30PM. [ Black Cat ]

• Starsailor at the 9: 30 club with Brothermandude & Peter Walker. $15 at 8:45PM. [ 9: 30 ]

• Cecil B. DeMille'sThe Greatest Show on Earthat the Mary Pickford Theater. DeMille "traveled many months with the Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Circus doing first hand research and soaking up the big top atmosphere." Free at 6: 30PM. [ LOC ]