Asian American Jazz Festival

Hothouse is hosting the Asian American Jazz Festival this Friday and Saturday night. Day one features performers with "a connection to the Far East," including the Gomong Monk Project, William Roper's "Purple Gums," the Jeff Chan Quartet and the Jonathan Chen Band. Hothouse is at 31 E. Balbo. Tickets are $18 each night ($15 for students), 21 & over. Call 312/362-9707 for more info.

"Psycho" at Soldier Field

Unless you've got a ticket to watch the Bears, this is the only way you're getting in to see the newly "renovated" Soldier Field this year. This Fall festival features carnival rides, hay rides, games and food outside the stadium, and Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Psycho" at 7:30pm. on the stadium's two huge screens. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm. Amazingly, admission is just $2. For more info, call 312/742-7529 or on the Soldier Field website.

Tiki Party @ Quimby's

Chicago author and tiki collector Duke Carter signs copies of his new book, "Tiki Quest: Collecting the Exotic Past," at Quimby's Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave., at 7:30pm. The Barefoot Hawaiians will perform the hula, and who knows what other tiki madness may occur. Call 773/342-0910 for more information.

Akram Khan Company

Kaash, the Hindi word for if, explores the forces of creation and destruction--from the power of Hindu gods to the black holes of modern physics. Come to the Museum of Contemporary Art this weekend as Akram Khan and his dancers perform to a mesmerizing score by BBC Radio award-winning Nitin Sawhney. MCA Members $17, Public $22. Contact the museum at (312) 280-2660 for more information. Performances are 7:30pm Friday & Saturday, 3pm on Sunday.