Christian rock doc @ Film Center

The 2004 documentary Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music? focuses on the paradoxical world of Christian rock music. Bands featured: The Detholz!, Duvall, Pedro The Lion, The Danielson Family, and Five Iron Frenzy. The movie screens at the Siskel Film Center starting tonight, and running through Wednesday the 24th. Directors Heather Whinna and Vickie Hunder will be at tonight's screening in person. See the Film Center Website for times. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

CSO's Friday Night at the Movies

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents selections from Hollywood's golden age as part of their Friday Night at the Movies series. The orchestra will perform selections from such movies as Casablanca, Gone With The Wind and Sunset Boulevard, while clips from the films play on a screen above the orchestra stage. The concert happens tonight at 8:00 PM at Symphony Center (220 S. Michigan). See the CSO Website for tickets and further information, or call (312) 294-3000.

Rhino Theater Fest: The Fine Art of Italian Cooking

A new performance piece, as part of the Rhinoceros Theater Festival. "It all starts with a published text (in this case, a sensuously-written guide to Italian cuisine); from there, it's anything goes. Four solo theater artists take their turns expounding on everything from bitter almonds to crying at the opera to eating under unfriendly circumstances—-a menu of comic dishes fit for any palette. Don't miss the latest effort of Chicago's newest performance collective." Written and performed by BoyGirlBoyGirl (a/k/a Susan McLaughlin Karp, David Kodeski, Stephanie Shaw, and Edward Thomas-Herrera). 7pm, Curious Theatre Branch, 7001 N Glenwood. $12 or pay what you can. Call 773-274-6660 for reservations.

Moog documentary @ Film Center

Moog, a documentary about inventor and musician Robert Moog, plays at the Siskel Film Center tonight at 6:30 PM. Come find out how the Moog synthesizer changed the sound of popular music, with testimonials from Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, DJ Spooky, Money Mark, and Mix Master Mike. Moog will also be shown on Saturday the 20th, Sunday the 21st, and Wednesday the 24th. Tickets are $9, or $5 for Film Center members. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls @ Film Center

"Up yours, Ratso!" Roger Ebert and Russ Meyer's infamous 1970 film is one of the camp classics of modern cinema, and now you get to see it on the big screen at the Siskel Film Center as part of their American Film Comedy series. The film starts tonight at 6:00, and also screens on Tuesday the 23rd at 6:00. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Taste of West Indies

Norma Stephenson, owner of West Indies Bakery, will be hosting The Taste of West Indies tonight from 6pm to 10pm at Home of Life Church, 4650 W. Madison. This is a great opportunity to taste authentic Jamaican food right here in Chicago. West Indies Bakery is located on Chicago’s South Side and specializes in Jamaican baked goods and food. Free. More info here.

Midwest Furfest

So you're a furry. We're not judging you. Hell, we spend most of our time in the online world -- who are we to judge?

Midwest Furfest is the place to be for people of your persuation. Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield in Shaumberg November 19-21, it'll be a veritable orgy of costumed fun. Registration is $40, which includes access to the various events and the exhibit floor. More info on the site.

DJ Spooky "Rebirth of a Nation" @ MCA

DJ Spooky comes to Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) to present "Rebirth of a Nation" for four nights (Nov. 18–21) at 7:30 p.m. From the MCA: "Every culture has mythmakers, storytellers who can capture the essence of today and push it into the future. Paul D. Miller, also known as DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid, is a multitalented trickster of the imploding digital age whose mercurial mind crisscrosses cultures. Now he tackles one of the defining images of America – D. W. Griffith's profoundly racist, controversial and prophetic 1915 film Birth of A Nation. Tracing the roots of America's quick-cut, media-saturated popular culture, he remixes Griffith's film, fragmenting and melding it with new footage on three screens set to DJ Spooky's illbient score – creating a counter-narrative in which new stories can rise from the ashes." Look at his website for more information on DJ Spooky. Tickets are $22, $18 (MCA members). For tickets, please call the MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010 or visit TicketWeb.

Cornucopia Gift Fair

The Women's Club of Evanston is hosting Cornucopia: a Gift Fair today, Saturday, and Sunday at 1702 Chicago Ave., Evanston. You can check out vendors online. There is an admission charge of $5, or $4 for senior and students but the proceeds go to local charities that benefit children and the elderly. Pretty cool stuff, just in time for that crafty time of year! For more information, call 847-475-3800.

Quasar Wut Wut Record Release

Glorious Noise Records, the new label from the music webzine Glorious Noise, is celebrating its first release -- by the local favorite, Quasar Wut Wut -- at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, tonight at 10pm. If you can't wait till the show, you can download some mp3s or buy the album on CDBaby.