Rock 'n' Roll High School @ Music Box

It was originally supposed to be Disco High School, but a dismayed associate of executive producer Roger Corman explained that he'd better go with rock 'n' roll if he wanted his film to survive past its 1979 opening date. And survive it has: thanks to the brilliant idea of casting The Ramones as the heroes of the film, Rock 'n' Roll High School remains a classic "Mad Magazine"-style movie experience that precisely captures the juvenile delinquency attitude that the band was all about. Ignore the cheezy PJ Soles-sung version of the title song, the 1970s spandex costumes, and the unnerving Vincent Van Patten. This movie has shifty hall monitors, lab rats that listen to rock'n'roll, mercilessly picked-on freshmen, a cubic yard of bad jokes and dumb puns, and Clint Howard as Eaglebauer, a high-school entrepreneur who sets up his black-market office in a stall in the boys room. Plus, it's got an excellent soundtrack, fronted by (of course) The Ramones. "Do your parents know you're Ramones?" The movie plays at the Music Box tonight at midnight. Music Box Theatre: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Healthy Dining Club

Chicago's only singles' club catering to the health-conscious diner! Vegetarians and vegans are invited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Healthy Dining Club at 930 W. Huron. Dinner will be provided by local vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants, including Amitabul, Chicago Diner, Intelligent Chocolates, and others. Reservations are $40; call (312) 666-9979.

The Frogs & Battle of the Bands

Rory Lake's Battle of the Bands pits four local acts in competion for your favor, with a star guest band to make it worthwhile if the others suck. This week it's New Black, the Dutchmen, The Drapes and No Doctors. Legendary oddity The Frogs headline. At the Bottom Lounge, 3206 N. Wilton (Belmont and the train). $8, 21 and over, show starts at 8pm.

Appleseed Cast @ Metro

The Appleseed Cast are playing at the Metro. Pelican, The Cougars and Chin Up Chin Up will be opening. Tickets are $10. Doors are at 9.

Macintosh's 20th anniversary

Today's the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the Apple Macintosh. How to celebrate it? Take a trip down to the North Michigan Avenue Apple Store! They're not planning any special events to mark the occasion, but hey... 20th anniversary. Apple Store: 679 N. Michigan. (312) 981-4104.

North Side Chinese New Year Parade

The Asian community around Broadway and Argyle Street will celebrate the Chinese (and Vietnamese) New Year with a parade of their own today at noon. The parade in honor of the Year of the Monkey will run from Broadway to Sheridan Road and will feature traditional lion team dances and lots of fireworks; individual teams will visit shops on Argyle and just north and south on Sheridan and Broadway to scare away bad spirits and invite good luck. Free, of course. Call 773/769-3776 for more information.