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TODAY
Tuesday, April 23
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, April 24 2005
4 Murders Preview @ Red Orchid Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells, is hosting a $10 preview of Brett Neveu's 4 Murders. Directed by Guy Van Swearingen, the play centers around a "quiet, unassuming, and very personable," man named Joel. Buy tickets for the 8pm show here or call 312-943-8722 for more information. The play opens April 25 and runs through June 5.
Sluts Rockers & Geeks @ Empty Bottle
It's a night of burlesque, bands and drag at the Empty Bottle tonight. Scheduled to perform: NYC drag king Rod Thruster; Heartless B!tch Entertainers; Hellcat Hussies; Logic of Elliott; The Sonnets; and quite a few more. The show is a benefit for the Mobtown Moxie Revue, a group of Chicago performers. Tickets are $8 (available on the Empty Bottle site), the doors open at 9:00 PM, and the show is at 10:00. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.
INterACTION Opening Reception
Tonight the Hyde Park Art Center hosts an opening reception for INterACTION, their new exhibiton addressing "the social disconnect inherent to the digital age by producing works that encourage viewers to get involved." Admission to the reception is free and lasts from 3-5pm, with an orchestrated performance at 4pm. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd. Call 773-324-5520 for more information.
Arlington Heights Bike Swap
The Arlington Heights Bicycle Association is sponsoring this year's Bike Swap, offering hundreds of bikes and related items to buy and sell. The Swap is free and open the public -- anyone who needs to sell or buy used bikes and things is welcome to attend. Visit Pioneer Park, 500 S. Fernandez, Arlington Heights to join in the fun. Check here for hours of operation and terms of sale; email swap[at]cyclearlington.com for further information.
