Anti-War March and Rally

One year after hundreds of protestors were arrested on Lake Shore Drive, the Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism (and dozens of supporting organizations) will take to the streets again to "finish the march" and protest the continuing war. The march steps off at noon from the corner of Michigan and Pearson (one block north of Chicago) and ends with a rally in the Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) at 1:30. The city has refused to give a permit to the marchers.

Pistil Dance Party @ The Hideout

Prepare to dance your pants off! Pistil magazine is hosting their 2nd Saturday night Dance party at the Hideout from 11pm-2am. Get there early...it was packed last time! Pistil's new "Domestic" issue will be available, as well as shirts and pins.

Family Pet Expo

Looking for a pet? Or maybe some toys or other supplies for the one(s) you already have? Hit the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo this weekend at Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 W. Euclid in Arlington Heights, and you'll find everything you can possibly imagine for Spot or Fluffy or even Flipper. There will also be some unusual special events and courses, such as "Dancing with Dogs" and the "Hedgehog Olympics." More info here.

Open 2pm to 8pm Friday, 9am to 8pm Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday. Tickets are $9; click here for a $1 off coupon.

Irrelevant Films & Irreverent Readings"

Redline Radio and SPEC Chicago team up to present "Irrelevant Films & Irreverent Readings" tonight from 8pm to 11pm at the Independent Video Alliance, 7009 N. Glenwood. This is a benefit for Redline Radio (99.1 FM reaching Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown, Evanston and Lincolnwood). All ages, $5 admission. More info on the SPEC website.

Readers include:
Al Burian (Burn Collector zine)
Emerson Dameron (Kazoo zine)
Claire Zulkey (Zulkey.com)
Brent Ritzel (Zine Guide, Tail Spins Magazine)
Alicia Dorr (Random Life In Progress zine, Zine Guide)
Noah Berlatsky (publisher of "Angry White Clerihew")
Dan Rockwood (Vanilla Virus zine)
Brandon Harvey (independent writer)
Albert Stabler (Johnny Monomyth comic)