Last year's Mark Lindquist-powered "Autographed Book & Wine Auction" at King's Books went over so well that the taller-than-average Pierce County Prosecutor just had to do it again. While he's not running for re-election this year or fending off attacks from bizarro candidates, that doesn't mean Lindquist can't raise a little money for his cause Thursday, in the form of what promises to be a local politico-filled evening of who's-who handshakes and ass grabs. Benefiting "People for Mark Lindquist," expect a live auction featuring fancy wines and signed books from authors Ann Rule, Garth Stein, Bret Easton Ellis and, of course, Mark Lindquist. Pre-event hype also advertises "libations, food and spicy discourse."

[King's Books, 6-8 p.m., 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.8801]