Umbrellas of Cherbourg @ Music Box

The classic French romance-musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and it opens at the Music Box tonight. Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo are lovers whose relationship is interrupted by the young man's draft notice. Great-looking picture, full of vibrant colors and wonderful music, and a heart-stoppingly beautiful Deneuve at age 20. If you haven't seen the film before, do yourself a favor and go. Music Box Theatre: 3733 N Southport Ave. (773) 871-6604.

Angela Davis Talk

Former Black Panther and political activist Angela Davis will give a keynote speech for an conference entitled 'Encarceration and Detention' at the University of Chicago. A great chance to see an inspiring woman. Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Location: Assembly Hall, International House, Contact Name: Rolisa Tutwyler, Phone: 702-8063, Email: csrpc@uchicago.edu

First Fridays @ the MCA

At at the Museum of Contemporary Art, visitors can unwind after work and enjoy an intriguing mix of culture, ranging from live music and performance art to experimental films and hands-on art stations. Not to mention see and be seen by all kinds of young, hip, arty singles looking for love.

First Fridays tickets, which include Museum admission, live entertainment, and complimentary Wolfgang Puck hors d’oeuvres, are $14. Doors are open 6–10 pm. A cash bar is available until 9:30 pm. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.

Last day for Crows Nest store

Today's the final day for the Crows Nest music store at State and Jackson. The store's been having a big sale for the past month or so, to get rid of their remaining stock, so be sure to stop in one final time today to say farewell to the Chicago Music Mart location. Crows Nest: 333 S. State.