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TODAY
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BY DAY
Saturday, January 14 2006
Quasar Wut-Wut @ Martyrs
Quasar Wut-Wut play Martyrs' tonight at 10:00. Opening acts are The Bitter Teats and Ancient Greeks. Tickets are $8 and are available through Musictoday. Martyrs': 3855 N. Lincoln. (773) 404-9494.
World Kitchen: New Year's Resolutions
Is cooking the thing you've resolved to learn this year? Join World Kitchen at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts for a cooking class that caters to aspiring cooks of all levels. This class focuses on healthy salads and soups for "jaded winter palates." Pre-registration is required for this $30 class, 11am-2pm. Call 312-742-9497 to reserve your spot. Gallery 37 is located at 66 E. Randolph.
Valentine Victorious @ Viaduct Theater
The House Theatre of Chicago presents the third and final installment in their Valentine Victorious trilogy. The synopsis: the hero (Valentine Victorious) travels back in time to 1930s Chicago to battle, in their words, "mobsters, corruption and a terrible demon robot." Brilliant! The show will be at the Viaduct Theater (3111 N. Western), and runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 PM, and Sunday nights at 7:00 PM. The show opens tonight and runs through March 11; see the House Theatre Website for further details, or call their box office at (773) 251-2195.
50 Ways to Cut Your Natural Food Bill in Half
Healthy Dining Chicago's editor Laura Bruzas presents "50 Ways to Cut Your Natural Food Bill in Half," a lecture offering simple and healthy solutions to a busting grocery budget. Saturday and Sunday, 2-4pm, 934 W. Fry. Registration is required; call 312-666-9979 or email healthydining[at]aol[dot]com to book your seat.
100 Years of Beckett @ MCA
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Curious Theatre Branch team up to present No Danger of the Spiritual Thing: 100 Years of Beckett. The performance is a series of short plays to celebrate Samuel Beckett's 100th birthday. Each section of the museum, including elevators, stairwells and galleries, will feature a different short play performed by local theater companies and artists. The shows start at 7:30pm with a special presentation of Texts for Nothing at 3pm on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for MCA members, $15 for non-members. 220 E. Chicago Ave. Call 312-397-4010 for tickets and information.
Handle Trunk Show @ Habit
Habit, at 1951 W. Division St., is holding a trunk show for Mandie Perdikakis's collection of handbags and accessories. The Brooklyn's designer's Handle collection can be seen here and from 11am-6pm on Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Call 773-342-0093 for more information.
Tomorrow Never Knows Music Festival @ Schubas
What gets rid of the winter doldrums? A nice start is live music, food and drink, and getting out of your house to mingle with people. Starting with the first bit, check out the little music festival that Schubas, The Onion, Pilsner Urquell and WLUW are bringing to town this weekend. Tonight, check out Chin Up Chin Up and Pit Er Pat with Tapes 'n Tapes and Lake Holiday starting at 9pm at Schubas, located at 3159 N. Southport Ave. (773) 525-2508. Tickets are $10, and the show is 21+.
3Friends Benefit/Memorial Show @ Metro
Tonight at Metro, 3731 N. Clark St., hosts "3 Friends," a memorial and benefit show honoring Chicago musicians Michael Dahlquist, John Glick and Doug Meis, who were killed in a tragic car accident last year. The show will feature performances by some of the men's former groups, including Exo, The Dials, The Returnables and The Negligents. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction. All proceeds from the event will be donated to charities selected by family members on the men's behalf.
Tickets are $11. Doors open at 6pm, all ages.
