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.

Elvis Spectacular

The 26th anniversary of Elvis's "death" is Saturday, and to celebrate, Mark Hussman, Chicago's number one Elvis impersonator (and AOL's too!), is performing at Navy Pier's Skyline Stage with a cavalcade of stars, including the Ann Margrock Dancers and Barefoot Hawaiians. Show starts at 7:30 -- get there before Mark leaves the building! Tickets $15-20; more info here.

The Damnation of Faust

"The Damnation of Faust" by Hector Berlioz, performed by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Carlos Kalmar and featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore. Part of the Grant Park Music Festival at Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus and Jackson. Free, starts at 7:30pm.

Dutchmen @ Bottom Lounge

What would happen if your Dad's Lynyrd Skynyrd records melted in the sun and spilled all over your favorite Rancid record? You'd end up with the bastard sons of rock n roll; the Dutchmen. Now come on and get down. You can witness the bastardization of this band and at least four more tonight beginning at 6pm at the Bottom Lounge. It is an 18+ show.
Also playing will be Callaghan, The Rumblers, The Whiskey Rebels, and The Hanover Saints.

Chicago Air and Water Show.

Time to plug up your ears again: the 45th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show starts today and runs through tomorrow at North Avenue Beach (Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street). On both days, there's a water show at 9 AM, and an air show from 11 to 4 PM.