The Vanishing @ Film Center

The 1988 Dutch film Spoorloos (The Vanishing) screens tonight at the Siskel Film Center. Re-made as an American film (by the same director!), the original has much more tension and a perfect ending that ranks right up there with some of the classic films of all time. A great psychological thriller, and highly recommended. The film shows tonight at 6:00. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Disco Demolition 25th anniversary

It wasn't exactly the proudest moment in Chicago's history, but it sure got plenty of attention focused on Chicago DJ Steve Dahl. On July 12, 1979, in the middle of a White Sox-Tigers double header, Dahl held his infamous Disco Demolition, in which a number of disco records were blown up in the outfield of Comiskey Park. The event triggered a riot in the park, and caused the Sox to forfeit the second game. Considered the worst on-field event in baseball history, Disco Demolition is remembered with a mixture of fondness and horror by Chicago residents. Tonight at 8pm, Channel 11 will present a one-hour special commmemorating the event, with never-before-seen footage of the evening. WCKG is also hosting an anniversary celebration at Harry Carey's, 33 W. Kinzie, from 8pm to 10pm, where you can meet the disco demolition man himself!