Chic-A-Go-Go Taping
Head over to the CAN-TV studio from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to shake your booty with Ratso and Miss Mia on Chic-A-Go-Go! Tapings are free and open to anyone. No tickets or reservations needed. Dancers of all ages are welcome to attend the taping. Food and beverages will be provided for participants. The CAN-TV studio is located at 322 S. Green St. (Van Buren, a block west of Halsted).
Art for Charity Days
The Cornelia Arts Building usually houses dozens of artists, toiling away at their crafts, but during this two-day event, artists and artisans will donate a percentage of their sales to charities of their choice. This
free reception runs Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Charities to be supported include the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Lambda Legal, MoveOn.org, NAMES Project Chicago and many more. The
Cornelia Arts Building at 1800 West Cornelia, is a multi-arts complex housing studios of over 40 artists and artisans making a variety of crafts and fine art. For more information about the event contact Jason Messinger at JasonMessingerArt@hotmail.com or call (773)255-0993.
Action Movie: The Play
Let the
Defiant Theater Company kick your ass! Come see the quite original production of
"Action Movie: The Play" complete with alligator wrestling, kung-fu fights, car chases, and (of course) sexy ladies. The show runs April 18 through June 13 at the Chopin Theater located at 1543 W. Division. Tickets can be purchased by calling (312) 409-0585 for reservations or online at the
Defiant Theater's website. The show runs Thursday-Sunday nights and tickets are $18 on Fridays and Saturdays and $15 on Thursdays and Sundays.
Sacred Harp Singing Concert
If you liked the
sacred harp singing in the movie Cold Mountain, you'll love it live as performed by the
University of Chicago Shape-Note Singing Association on Sunday, April 18th at St. Paul's Community Church (in Wicker Park) at 2215 W. North Ave. from 4-6 p.m. Check out
the website, or call the church's phone is (773) 486-6244 for more info. Donations always welcome.
All Girl Revue Open House
The Lesbian Theatre Initiative's All Girl Revue will hold an open house starting at 11am today for those interested in performing in or otherwise supporting this year's revue. Musicians, poets, artists, dancers, actors are all encouraged to come. Performers should bring 1-2 minutes of material. Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Email AllGirlRevue@aol.com for more information.
