Jenee Halstead, Jonathan Katz, and a Zen tea ceremony
FOLK You'll hear strains of Emmylou Harris in twangy folkster Jenee Halstead, who moved to Boston from Spokane, Wash., two years ago. She's hosting a release party for her new album, "The River Grace," at Club Passim tonight. The Wilco-inspired Chatham County Line is also on the bill. 8 p.m. $12. Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. 617-492-7676. clubpassim.com
COMEDY Fans of the animated series "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" which had a nice run on Comedy Central in the 1990s, will want to stop by the Somerville Theatre tonight to see the man behind the therapist, Jonathan Katz. We've heard that a few local celebrities might join the comedian onstage for some classic Dr. Katz analysis. 7:30. $25. Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. 617-625-4088. somervilletheatreonline.com
TEA In the mood for something more soothing? The Waltham Public Library is hosting a Zen tea ceremony led by Kate Finnegan of Boston's Kaji Aso Studio. You'll learn how the tea ritual applies to the Zen philosophy wabi-sabi (wabi-sabi, not to be confused with wasabi, is the acceptance of imperfection). The ceremony is free but you must RSVP. 7 p.m. Free. Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., Waltham. 781-314-3425. waltham.lib.ma.us
