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TODAY
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BY DAY
Thursday, December 28 2006
Nina Simone doc @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents the return engagement of the 1998 film Nina Simone: Love Sorceress, which documents a 1976 European concert by the late great singer. The film screens tonight at 8:15 PM, and again on Thursday, January 4 also at 8:15 PM. Tickets are $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
2nd Annual Alex Chilton B-day Bash @ Empty Bottle
WLUW presents its second annual birthday bow to former Big Star frontman and cult hero Alex Chilton tonight at The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave, with a showcase featuring more than a dozen local indie bands. Alex, by the way, turns 56 years old. 8 pm. $8 adv / $10 dos. 21+
The Waco Brothers @ Schubas
Tonight's the second dose of Waco for you, as Bloodshot Records artists The Waco Brothers hit another night on the stage at Schubas. Led by Jon Langford, the frontman of the seminal British punk band the Mekons, The Waco Brothers are an alternative country outfit homegrown here in Chicago. See them tonight with The Selfish Gene, tickets are $12 advance ($14 door) and music starts at 9pm (21+).
All Night With Gurlesque Burlesque
Want to hang out with this troupe of sexy, mostly queer burlesque performers? Of course you do. Start with Gurlesque Burlesque at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted)
at 9 p.m. with comedy in the Glass Bar until 11 p.m. The gang will have Stoli specials and give away tix to their January 13 burlesque extravaganza hosted by Margaret Cho! Then move with up to Crew (4804 N. Broadway) from 8 p.m. until they close at 2 a.m. for more Stoli specials, a VJ set by our own Kris Vire and more! And find organizers Jessica, Red and Gwen to purchase your tickets to the January show without the extra Ticketmaster fee.
Lord of the Rings trilogy @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre concludes a four-day celebration of epic films today with a screening of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. You can see The Fellowship of the Ring at 1:20 PM, The Two Towers at 4:40 PM, and The Return of the King at 8:00 PM. See the Music Box Website for a complete schedule of films. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Gurlesque Burlesque @ Sidetrack & Crew
The Sissy Butch Brothers' Gurlesque Burlesque will be making appearances at two local bars tonight leading up to their January 13 show with Margaret Cho at the Vic. The girls will be at Sidetrack's comedy night from 9-11pm in the Glass Bar, selling Stoli specials and tickets to the show. They'll also be at Crew Bar + Grill's monthly "Women Wanna Play" ladies' night from 8pm-2am, where they'll have Stoli shots and $6 Cosmos, along with ticket and prize giveaways from the Burlesque girls and Tulip Toy Gallery and music video requests played by VJ (and GB staffer) Kris V. Both events are free to attend, and tickets to the January 13 show will be on sale at both venues for $25. Sidetrack: 3349 N Halsted St. Crew Bar + Grill: 4804 N Broadway Ave.
