Karate @ Schubas

Catch Karate @ Schubas Sunday, October 17 at 9 pm. Tickets are $10.

Rhino Theater Fest: John Starrs

Part of the Rhinoceros Theater Festival: "John Starrs and Kristy Lockhart tell stories (and stories inside stories) about guns and jails and perhaps about stories themselves. Kristy is from a neighborhood in Birmingham where guns (for instance) are sometimes found. She tells the story of her early life in Alabama, one of the hottest places in the state of confusion. John is from Chicago, where guns have been seen on policemen who were able to protect a second-story man--see? story again--in his neighborhood. So! Who knows?" 7pm, Curious Theatre Branch, 7001 N Glenwood. $12 or pay what you can. Call 773-274-6660 for reservations.

Young Women's Empowerment Project Benefit @ Martyr's

Tonight's the First Annual Benefit for The Young Women’s Empowerment Project featuring: FUNKADESI and DJ Matt Fields at Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln Avenue. Doors Open at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at Martyr's website. There will be raffle prizes including a weekend in the Wisconsin Dells, gifts from Urban Oasis, Early to Bed, By Choice, and more! For more information call 773-728-0127 or visit the website.

Andersonville Arts Walk Weekend

Join friendly Andersonvillians around their neighborhood this weekend for the annual Andersonville Arts Walk. Galleries, shops, and restaurants will be open special hours to display local art and performances. Highlights include the NeoFuturist production of "Alice" told via a walking tour of the neighborhood plus visual art from over 100 artists. Call 773-728-2995 for more information, or look for the great brochures in Andersonville businesses with the kinda creepy lady on the front.

Steve Brodner @ Quimby's

Steve Brodner is one of the most savage editorial cartoonist to work in the U.S., with work in The New Yorker, "Mother Jones," "Rolling Stone" and more.  He will be signing copies of his first book Freedom Fries and drawing the 2004 presidential candidates, live on the spot at 4 p.m. at Quimby's Bookstore, located at 1854 West North Avenue, Chicago. Call 773/342-0910 for some more info.

Rally for Kerry

Planned Parenthood Illinois is sponsoring a John Kerry rally this afternoon at 3:00 PM at the IBEW Local 134 Hall (600 W. Washington). Among the speakers scheduled to appear are Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and County Commissioner Bobbie Steele. Further information: (312) 832-0220.

2004 Chicago Wine and Food Festival

The second annual Chicago Wine & Food Festival will showcase and celebrate the excellence of Chicago’s wine and culinary community. Chicago’s top merchants will offer wines from around the world and some of our finest chefs will provide tastings of their beautiful cuisine. Tickets to the Festival and the Lecture Series may be purchased on-line by visiting www.cwff.net. Futher inquiries can be made by calling 312-752-2092. Net proceeds from the Festival benefit Chicago Gateway Green, Gallery 37, Our Common Threads and Kendall College.