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TODAY
Wednesday, April 24
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Tuesday, April 26 2005
Camille Paglia @ I-House
Camille Paglia, author of such pop cult texts as Sexual Personae, reads from her new book Break, Blow, Burn at International House. The book features essays that "seek to renew in her readers both love of poetry and appreciation of criticism." The 7pm reading, at 1414 E. 59th St., is hosted by the Seminary Co-op Bookstore.
Early to Bed: More Thrills, Less Skills
How about, instead of watching all those shows on what women want and reading Cosmo for ten ways to drive your guy wild, you actually ask your partner what he or she likes? That's part of the idea behind Early to Bed's workshop More Thrills, Less Skills that is "designed to help participants shift their thinking from performance-based sex to pleasure-based sex by encouraging them to get in touch with what feels good (and tastes good and sounds good!), and what truly turns them on." There is a $10 fee for the 7:30pm workshop, with pre-registration required. Call 773-271-1219 or email workshops[at]earlytobed.com to do so. Ages eighteen and above and open to all genders and orientations. Early to Bed is located at 5232 N. Sheridan Rd.
Before Sunrise, Before Sunset @ Smartbar
Smartbar is showing Richard Linklater's films Before Sunrise and Before Sunset tonight, starting at 8:15 PM. Obviously they lifted the idea from the Siskel Film Center, who recently screened this pair of films at their theater. The Smartbar screening is free, although it's a 21+ show, since it's in a bar, durrr. Smartbar: 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.
World Intellectual Property Day: Copynight
Did you know that today is World Intellectual Property Day? So don't go try to make silent Velcro or anything. Seriously, though, the Chicago Chapter is meeting tonight at Monk's Pub, 205 W. Lake St, 6pm, to meet people who care as much about intellectual property laws as they do. Bring the copyrights back to the people! The intellectuals control the means of production! Email info[at]copynight.org for more information.
Learn Basic Sushi Making at Dirk's
Another chance to learn all about sushi at Dirk's; Dirk's is having a basic sushi class on Tuesday, April 26th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. This is a class for people interested in learning to make maki rolls. Do not eat dinner before coming to class, as you will be munching on miso soup and tuna avocado salad during class. This is a hands on class so be prepared to roll at least 3 different rolls and eat them all! Cost for the class is $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple. Class size is limited so please call ahead to reserve space. Dirk's Fish & Gourmet Shop is located at 2070 N. Clybourn Ave; call for reservations: (773) 404-3475.
Alix Olson and Pamela Means @ Schubas
Can't get enough of that good old fashioned queer folk-rock? Good--'coz neither can we. Alix Olson and Pamela Means are hittin' it hard at Schubas tonight at 8pm. Ms. Olson has graced the cover of Ms. Magazine and her music has been profiled by most of the major queer mags (Out, The Advocate, Girlfriends, The Lesbian Review of Books, and more). All of that, and she's twice headlined Russel Simmons's Def Poetry Jam on HBO. Her opener, Boston performer Pamela Means, is no less fiery: Means's fierce performance style has knocked a hole in her guitar (which she continues to play). Ms. Means has garnered several accolades herself from the folky circles: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival's #1 "Most Wanted New Artist" and a nomination for a Boston Music Award. Expect good times. Tickets are $12 and doors open at 730pm. 21 and over.
