The Lucky Yates Talk Show.

The Lucky Yates Talk Show, a live talk show (minus the network) done by the Atlanta theater company Dad's Garage, comes into Chicago for a two-night stay at the Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland. Tonight's show features an interview with Jim Nayder of the Annoying Music Show and Bruce Kaufman of the US Lawn Mower Racing Association. Show starts at 8PM, tickets are $6-10. Reservations: (773) 275-5255.

Kickin' It Old School

An evening of ten new ten-minute plays, each somehow related to education and school. Featuring GB contributor Kris Vire. Presented by the Brown Couch Theatre Company at the Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. 8pm. Call 312-409-2010 for ticket information.

Flugtag Chicago

The first Flugtag took place in Austria in 1991. Since then, the dream of flying hand-made machines into unsuspecting bodies of water has spread like wildfire. And while the flights have never been record-breaking, the pre-launch showmanship has always been unparalleled! Come out to Monroe Harbor on August 9th, 11 am to view the performances.

Bud Billiken Parade

The Bud Billiken parade begins at 10 am at 39th Street and Martin Luther King Drive and ends at 3 pm with festivities in Washington Park.

14th National Poetry Slam

The 14th National Poetry Slam team finals are tonight at Metro. Three days passes will be sold by the Chopin Theater, and cover can be paid at any of the individual venues the throughout the event.
Marc Smith, a construction worker in Chicago, started an audience-participated open mike poetry slam at the Green Mill in 1986. The format spread throughout the world. Now, all the top winners are going to be descending on Chicago beginning the first full week in Chicago to see who can give the best...um...oral slam down.