Dis/locater Opening @ HotHouse

Tonight at The HotHouse located at 31 E. Balbo, between State & Wabash from 6:30–9 p.m. is the grand opening of the exhibit Dis/locator. Dis/locator is an exhibition in conjunction with IDKE that includes work by artists within the gender queer community curated for the same population, with the intent of encouraging the voyeurism of outsiders. The exhibition's aim is to take the temperature of this sub-group while allowing the outlying society to view a sincere look into the compounded perspectives of an already radicalcommunity. Free admission, free wine, great art. 18 and over only, please.

Illinois Arts Week

This year, October 3–9 is Illinois Arts Week. Check out the vast Arts Week brochure (PDF) for a full schedule of events all around the state. Events in Chicago include a walking tour of Roger’s Park galleries, an experimental Chinese photography and film exhibit at the University of Chicago Film Studies Center and the MCA, and a performance of "A View from the Bridge" at the American Theater Company. Check the Illinois Arts Council website for more information about other Arts Week programs.

Immediate Consumption @ Heaven Gallery

Immediate Consumption, a touring video rap show featuring rapper B-Lite, hits the Heaven Gallery, 1550 North Milwaukee, 2nd floor, tonight at 8pm. $6 gets you in the door. Call 773/342-4597 for more info.

Bitch Sings at W&CF

Bitch, formerly of Bitch and Animal, will be doing an in-store performance today at 1 pm. She'll be singing songs from and signing copies of her new solo album. You'll be able to see her at Abbey Pub on Saturday, but you'll be able to talk to her today.

Damien Jurado @ Schubas

In case you missed this lineup last night, here's a second chance as Damien Jurado and Richard Buckner with Dolorean play at Schubas tonight. From Schubas' site: "Damien Jurado is unassuming and captivating. And he writes very beautiful songs. He had us with his first couple releases. He was a gorgeous folk singer and the indie kids loved him. Then, Jurado employed a group of friends, named Gathered In Song, and they bust out this bold rock album, "I Break Chairs", (Sub Pop). They toured with him and we all saw this new, side of him. We knew he was passionate and a commanding performer, but who knew he could rock like that? Then, last year he left longtime label, Sup Pop, and released "Where Will You Take Me?" on Secretly Canadian. It's another installment of the dark and folky, but these pop hooks keep kicking in here & there." Tickets are $15.00 and this show is 18 And Over. Doors open at 8 p.m.

INFLUENCE. @ Sonotheque

Running since April of 2004, this relatively new Chicago monthly is dedicated to providing local DJs and producers with an alternative outlet for their musical interests. Disallowing traditional blending and mixing, INFLUENCE. encourages its guests to spin sets featuring multiple artists and genres, demonstrating the variety of styles that have inspired them artistically. Tonight features a performance from one of Chicago's most notable musicians, house legend Derrick Carter, who will likely shirk the regular dance duties in favor of a more diverse set. J-Dub, Dave Siska, and Karl Meier open. Doors at 9 PM, 21+, free. At Sonotheque, 1444 W Chicago.