Rock For Kids Auction

Rock for Kids, a nonprofit organization provides assistance, support and inspiration to young people that are homeless or in need, holds a benefit auction tonight at the Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario, 6-11pm.

Bid on items from/by Jerry Garcia, Tony Bennett, Yoko Ono, Cynthia Plaster Caster, Jon Langford, Tony Fitzpatrick, Jim White, Kevin Orth, Karl Mullen, Mose Tolliver, Mr. Imagination, Thomas Masters, Jad Fair, Paul Natkin, Herman Leonard, Jim Carroll, Neal Pollack, Uncle Charlie, Dzine, Jeff Zimmerman, Dr. Pants Laroo, Kimberly Aubuchon, Tom Bachtell, Jay Ryan, Aesthetic Apparatus and many more. Bundy K. Brown will DJ. Tickets are $75, available here, or $90 at the door. For more information, visit rockforkids.org or call 312/255-9454.

Movieside @ Heaven Gallery

Back by popular demand are two of the main programs from the sold out Movieside Anniversary show! Jim Jarmusch's Favorite Shorts and Melvin Goes to Dinner (directed by Bob Odenkirk from Mr. Show) will both be screening at Heaven Gallery this Friday March 5 and Saturday March 6 at 8pm. If you missed either program, or just want to see it all again, it's well worth checking out. It's only $7, one admission for both! Visit the Movieside website for more details.

Tron @ Music Box

Jeff Bridges plays Kevin Flynn, a programmer who is sucked into a virtual world in which he must find the program TRON and help defeat Master Control. This cult Disney film from 1982 is being shown this weekend, along with perennial cult favorite The Rocky Horro Picture Show, at the Music Box Theatre as part of their Midnight Movies series. The Music Box is located at 3733 N. Southport Avenue. For ticket information call 773-871-6604.

When the Spirits Dance Mambo

This Friday, Columbia College is sponsoring a screening of When the Spirits Dance Mambo, a documentary that explores the influence of Afro Cuban religions on modern Cuban society. The film will be followed by a panel discussion including the film's co-producer, Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, Columbia art historian Miguel Ramos, and Patrick Belgarde-Smith from the University of Wisconsin. The film begins at 6pm, and the panel discussion starts at 7:30. The Ferguson Theater is located at 600 N. Michigan Avenue. The event is free. For more information call 312-344-7535.

Real Ale Fest Pub Crawl

Second day of Real Ale Fest offers a free-form pub crawl through some of Chicago's best bars.

DEPART-ment

The second, of hopefully many, DEPART-ment shows will take place this weekend at 2010 W. Fulton #310 (near Damen and a little south of Grand Ave.) Come see the wares of creatively independent crafters and artisans and support an effort to support individuals instead of questionable mass marketers of cheaply made goods. Tonight's kick-off (7-11 pm) will be more similar to an art opening than a store opening. Come have a drink, listen to some good music, and talk to many of the artists.

Instruments of Movement: "Lifted"

Instruments of Movement presents "Lifted" at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn. 8pm. $20, $15 for students. Call 312/337-6543 for more information.

Tha 446/The Ghost/Mt. St. Helens @ Fireside Bowl

Local boys The Ghost and Mt. St. Helens play the Fireside Bowl, 2648 W. Fullerton, alongside Midwest rap luminaries Tha 446. The Ghost celebrates the release of their new album "This Pen Is A Weapon" (Some Records), though the actual release has been pushed back to May. $8, all ages, 6pm doors. More info here.

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A "multimedia improv review" by the Studio Z company. Breadline Lab Space, 1801 W. Byron. 8pm; $10 suggested donation. Call 312-543-7920 for more info.