LOTR: The Return of the King

The last installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy premiers tonight at midnight (OK, technically that makes it Wednesday, but whatever). If you don't have your ticket yet, you may be too late, but here's a list of theaters showing the film -- call around and you might get lucky.

Czech horror and fantasy shorts @ Siskel Film Center

Tonight at 6:00, the Siskel Film Center presents a program of Czech horror and fantasy short films, inclusing some early works by the hugely talented Czech animator Jan Švankmajer. Highly recommended for horror film fans. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Singer-songwriters @ Heartland

The Heartland Cafe, 7000 North Glenwood, offers up a night of singer-songwriters on their little stage.

The line-up:
8-8:30pm -- Micki Crosiant 8:30-9 -- Elmer Rich 9-9:30 -- Jennifer Bader 9:30-10 -- Damon Henrichs

It's free, but show your appreciation by having dinner or drinkin' in the Buffalo Bar. Call 773/465-8005 for more info.