The Philadelphia Story @ the Music Box

The Philadelphia Story is back in town, this time at the Music Box for their Cary Grant Centennial Celebration Matinee Series, today and tomorrow at 11:30 am. A full review of the screwball classic, which co-stars Katharine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart, can be found here.

Rhino Theater Fest: 16 Assholes

Part of the Rhinoceros Theater Festival. "Are you an asshole? Do you know any assholes? Do you have any theories on assholes and assholic behavior? I think we can all answer “yes” to these questions. This special event sets out to provide a sample, merely a sample, of the plethora of examples, explanations, and confessions about being, knowing, and confronting assholes in all their glory. 16 performers share with us their observations about assholes, including a distinguished panel of experts who will determine if audience members are, in fact, assholes. Come prepared to share with us, for this one night event, your secret suspicions and fears about yourself, and leave knowing, once and for all, if you qualify for that mighty epithet, “ASSHOLE!” Written and performed by Idris Goodwin, Cris Taylor, Nicole Garneau, and Kat McJimsey, among others. Hosted and curated by one of the best, Jenny Magnus." 7pm, Curious Theatre Branch, 7001 N Glenwood. $12 or pay what you can. Call 773-274-6660 for reservations.

Conga workshop @ Old Town School

The Old Town School of Folk Music presents the latest in a series of drumming workshops. Today you can take a two-hour conga workshop, which will give you the basics of playing Puerto Rican and Havana styles. You need to bring a conga, but fortunately the school has drums available for rent at their store, the Different Strummer. If you decide you like the workshop, you can take conga lessons at the school. The workshop is $20, and seats are limited, so sign up now! Old Town School of Folk Music: 4544 N. Lincoln. (773) 728-6000.

SOFA 2004

The International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art, or SOFA, rolls into Navy Pier closes today. Come see what's happening in the art world, and pick up a cool sculpture or two. Noon to 6pm. Tickets are $12.

First Coat @ Subterranean

Don't miss a rare chance to see Hyde Park heartthrobs First Coat play at the Subterranean in Wicker part tonight with the Driftless Pony Club and American Death. Cover is $5 and only those people 21 years of age and older will be admitted.

Matthew Sweet @ The Vic

If you still love that copy of Girlfriend you bought back in the 90's, you'll want to hit up Matthew Sweet playing at The Vic Theater tonight with Velvet Crush opening. Tickets are $23.50 and can be bought at the theater (cash only) or online. This is an all-ages, general admission show. Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7:30 p.m. The Vic is located at 3145 North Sheffield, Chicago. They can be reached at (773) 472-0449 or call the Concert Hotline at (773) 472-0366.

Dog Agility Demo @ Anti-Cruelty Society

Do you have an active dog? Find out if Agility is the activity for you and your dog at a Dog Agility Demonstration from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. Phyllis Beidron from Blairwood Canine Agility and Stacy Hawk from Hawk City K-9 Agility will give an introductory seminar and demonstration of dog agility. Following the demonstration, Stacy and Phyllis will give some introductory instruction to individuals and their dogs that wish to try some of the agility exercises. Pre-registration is required. There is a 25 dog/handler limit for this class. To register call Tammie Bouschor at (312) 644-8338 ext. 344 or e-mail tbouschor@anticruelty.org. Please include your name, daytime telephone number and the name of the program that you are registering for. The event will be held in the Education and Training Center. Enter from 169 W. Grand Avenue. Free parking is available in The Anti-Cruelty Society parking garage. Enter from Wells Street.