Ken Isaacs, Knowledge Box, 1962/2009. Photo: James Prinz.

ART & DESIGN  - Modern Mondays: Knowledge Box Re-created
Designer Ken Isaacs speaks about his Knowledge Box, an immersive teaching device, invented in 1962, which is a highlight of the exhibition “Learning Modern.” Sullivan Galleries, SAIC, 33 S State St, seventh floor. 4:30–5:30pm. FREE!

AROUND TOWN/SPORTS & REC/MUSIC - Mud Queens
Dirt and sometimes panties fly when one woman wrestles another woman in the mud. Dedicated to promoting a “mud-slinging, hootin’ and hollerin’ kind of culture,” this battle royale is preceded by showcases from the bands the Bama Lamas, Get Up with the Get Downs and the Alright Alreadies. Patrons must be 21 or older. VIP tickets include balcony seating. Reggie’s Music Joint, 2105 S State St (mudqueens.com). 7pm; $10, VIP $25.

FILM - Ong Bak 2: The Beginning
Let’s be clear on this: If you go to see a martial arts movie, you’re not looking for Citizen Kane or subtle psychologically rich performances or complex plotting. You’re there for the stunts. In Ong Bak 2: The Beginning, Tony Jaa delivers. Watching him plow through a string of opponents armed mostly with just his hands and feet is great fun. Music Box, 3733 N Southport Ave between Grace St and Waveland Ave (773-871-6604). El: Brown to Southport. Bus: 80 Irving Park, 152 Addison. Mon 16—Thu 19. See musicboxtheatre.com for showtimes. Regular and midnight $9.25, first daily show $8.75.

MUSIC - Devendra Banhart
The freak-folk forerunner’s latest, What Will We Be, is a honey of a record, filled with songs so warm and inviting, you practically want to lean into them. Vic Theatre, 7:30pm, $28.50, all ages.

GAY & LESBIAN/NIGHTLIFE - Chances Dances
Lasting longer than most gay relationships, this four-year-old queer party still rocks Wicker Park. Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave (773-278-6600). El: Blue to Damen. Bus: 50, 56, 72. 9pm, FREE!