The world is a little less sassier. RIP, Sophia.

Here are five things to do today:

BOOKS - Cohort Residency Reading
Sheryl Luna (Pity the Drowned Horses) and Dawn Lundy Martin (A Gathering of Matter/A Matter of Gathering) both won artist residencies through the Guild Complex, and tonight take the stage together to read from their new work. 8pm. California Clipper, 1002 N California Ave at Augusta Blvd (773-384-2547). Bus: 52, 66 (24hrs), 70. FREE!

GAY & LESBIAN - Let’s Take a Glass Together
Feast of Fools moderate this symposium about the relationship between sex and alcohol (appropriately hosted at a bar). 7pm. Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St at Roscoe St (773-477-9189). El: Red, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Belmont. Bus: 8, 77 (24hrs), 152.

MUSEUMS & CULTURE - Rick Bayless Organic Garden Tours
The great goateed one who let the nation know there’s more to Mexican food than tacos and enchiladas invites the public for a tour of his organic garden. Participants can check out the chef-restaurateur-television personality’s extensive outdoor kitchen, container plantings, the restaurant vegetable garden, composting systems and more. Reservations are required. 6:30pm–7:30pm. Undisclosed location. (773-621-1240, urbanedible.blogspot.com). $20.

MUSIC - Cavalera Conspiracy + The Dillinger Escape Plan + Throwdown
For a while there, former Sepultura leader Max Cavelera hinted a reunion was in the works, but it never came to be. Instead, we got the latest spin-off from the metal mainstay, the Cavelera Conspiracy, which reunites him with drummer and brother Igor for the first time in more than ten years. Opening is the Dillinger Escape Plan, whose insane stunt punk-metal continues to evolve despite constant lineup changes. 5:30pm. Metro, 3730 N Clark St. (773-549-0203). El: Red to Addison. Bus: 22 Clark (24hrs), 152 Addison. $28.50.

SPORTS & REC - FWEGA: Fourth Wednesday Evening Getting Acquainted Ride
Leisurely cycle 12 miles through North Side ’hoods with a guide from Chicago Cycling Club. Afterward, regroup at a local tavern for a few toasts, food and, er, getting acquainted. 6:30pm. Clock Tower, Waveland Ave and Lake Shore Dr (contact Anne Alt at 312-520-1641, chicagocyclingclub.org). Bus: 80, 144, 146, 148, 151 (24hrs), 152. FREE!