Subsystence Sound Salon

In the mood for some carousing? PISTIL invites you to Rodan for a night of cocktails and hot hipster action presenting the talents of DJs Ken Meier and Jon Krohn of Subsystence. (Ya'll do see that ad on the front page, right?) The groove begins at 10 pm, but y'all will be there early so you can be seen. No, seriously, y'all will be there!

It Came From The Neo-Futurarium

The Neo-Futurists present another summer of dramatic readings of film scripts in their summer prime time series It Came From The Neo-Futurarium III: Return To The Neo-Futurarium. This week's film: Scream of the Butterfly, the story of a nude bubble-bathing gold-digger. The reading is directed by Edward Thomas-Herrera. The show starts tonight at 8:00, and the series runs through August 4. See the Neo-Futurist Website for more details, a complete schedule, and links to purchase tickets. The Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland. (773) 275-5255.

Roger Ebert @ Apple Store

Roger Ebert, film critic and Apple enthusiast, will be speaking at the downtown Apple Store tonight on the subject of low-budget movies. One can only assume that Macintosh hardware will figure prominently in the talk. The event starts at 6:00 PM, and is free and open to the public. Apple Store: 679 N. Michigan. (312) 981-4104.

Friends of Fran Benefit Concert

On June 19, Francesca Opre, one of the bartenders at Delilah's, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Western Ave. Tonight the "Friends of Fran" stage a benefit show at the Double Door, featuring Beer Nuts, The Peelers, Dummy, Vortis and The 8th Grade. Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. Tickets are $10, and proceeds will go to the Fran Opre Memorial Fund. You can also help by downloading a flyer (in English or Spanish) looking for information about the accident.