Grown-Up Storytime; The Pomegranate King Party

MONTROSE— Tomorrow night is Grown-up Storytime at Rudyard's. Local artists choose the best crowd-sourced stories and have "expert story readers" perform the most striking pieces before an adventurous audience. The comedy event is $5 and won't happen again until next month. [Official Site]

MEMORIAL— This Friday, the FoodMonsters and 2013 Luminary Ambassador Nominee Tabitha Smith will host an event to benefit the Asian American Family Services. The campaign requests a suggested donation of $20 for appetizers, special auction items, live entertainment and a "surprise" that the hosts are excited to offer. [Official Site]

MIDTOWN— Tonight at 7 p.m. Midtown bar Mongoose Versus Cobra will host a book party and special reception for Nishta Mehra's new release, The Pomegranate King, a book of essays based on her life experiences. Mehra will be on hand to read an excerpt from her popular book and stay for a signing and cocktail reception. [Facebook]