Rip away your mittens, your beanies, your down jackets! No longer need your johns be long! The sun has returned, and with it, plenty of things to do this week. Here’s some of what we recommend:

Tue 2/21: Glam-horror-soul-psychedelia-industrial-infused rock group Crazy World of Arthur Brown tours the U.S. for the first time in 40 years, stopping at Reggie’s Rock Club (2105 S. State) tonight. Steve Krakow writes, “the man still has moves, costumes, and a voice so powerful it boggles the mind.” 7 PM Tue 2/21-Wed 2/22: What is America? Come find out at the One-Minute Play Festival at the Den Theatre (1329-1333 N. Milwaukee). This year’s festival features dozens of one-minute plays inspired by the theme “America is . . .” including works by Axel Arth, Bilal Darda, Jennifer Rumberger, and more. 8 PM