Barbie Almalbis & Babwis @ Elbo Room

Filipina singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis makes a rare state-side stop at the Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 9pm with local Filipino folk-rock band Bagwis to give tribute to the life of Bishop Ramento. Tickets are $35 in advance (call 313-401-9929) or $40 at the door. 21 and over.

Pre-Valentine's Taste Testing @ Book Cellar

Unibroue Beers and Katherine Anne Chocolates come to the Book Cellar to ofter a special pre-Valentine's Day taste testing. Space is limited and tickets are $10, so buy them now! The Book Cellar is located at 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for reservations and information.

The Animation Show 3 @ Music Box

The Music Box presents the third annual Animation Show, a program of short animated films. The most interesting film in the program will probably be Everything Will Be OK, the latest work by Oscar-nominated director Don Hertzfeldt. See the Animation Show Website for a complete list of films. The Animation Show will play at the Music Box tonight at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM, and tomorrow at 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 & 9:30 PM. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Once Upon a Time @ Redmoon

Opening February 9 is Redmoon's latest show, Once Upon a Time, an original tale of friendship, villainy, dreams, and heroism presented in an elaborately crafted toy theater. Created and directed by Redmoon Associate Artistic Director, Frank Maugeri, and written by Joe Meno, Once Upon a Time is an original tale that champions courage, leadership, and the possibility that song gives meaning to life. The show runs through April 8 at 1463 W. Hubbard St. For tickets, visit .

Chicago Flamenco Festival: Las Guitarras de Espana

Las Guitarras de Espana fuses Spanish and world guitar together with flamenco dance. Tonight at the HotHouse (31 E. Balbo Dr., 312.362.9707) guests Alfonso Cid from Seville and Chicago-based flamenco dancer Wendy Clinard perform. Tickets are $25. The show starts at 9pm. Limited seating.

Caged Dames @ Bailiwick

Need something fun to do this weekend?

What about a pulp musical about female inmates? "Caged Dames" tells the gripping tale of an innocent young woman who finds herself at the hands of a sadistic, oyster-loving Matron. "Highly Recommended," says the Reader and "If you miss Caged Dames it’ll be a crime!" says Gay Chicago.

"Caged Dames" runs from Jan. 27 to March 3 on Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 10 pm. Tickets are just $20 and can be purchased at everyone's favorite ticket monopoly, ticketmaster.com.

Fired! @ Film Center

This movie explores the phenomenon of getting fired by following actress-writer Annabelle Gurwitch as she talks with friends, celebrities, professionals, and pundits. Screens at 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM this evening. Tickets are $7 to $9. 164 N State. For more information, call 312-846-2600 or visit the website.

Gays in the Military @ Cal's

Chicago's premier filth-rock cavalcade (including semi-nude dancers, not to mention semi-nude band members) Gays in the Military play their last show until April tonight at Cal's Liquors (400 S. Wells). The Pages and Druids of Huge open.

Around The Coyote Winter Arts Festival

Once again hundreds of painters, photographers, sculptors, actors, performance artists, poets, and filmmakers exhibit and sell their work in various galleries around the Milwaukee-North-Damen six corners in Wicker Park. Tours and lectures are available and there are various after parties. Details on the website. $10 for a day pass, $40 for all access; Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-6pm @ various locations in Wicker Park.

Meetings Along the Edge @ Cultural Center

As part of Abondanza, a 3-day showcase of international dance, multiple dance companies (including River North Dance Chicago, Civic Ballet of Chicago, and others) perform works demonstrating diverse cultural traditions. In Preston Bradley Hall at 6 PM. Free, 77 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.

Grizzly Bear Plays Subterranean

Spooky, experimental, organic, detached - all these words have been used to describe the evolving sound of the much discussed Grizzly Bear. Catch them live tonight at the Subterranean with Dirty Projectors opening. The Subterranean is located in Wicker Park at 2011 W. North Ave.

Lambsbread, Locrian, others @ Flowershop

Up-and-coming performance space the Flowershop (2159 W. 21st Place [at Leavitt], Pilsen) hosts five top-notch experimental/drone/freakout bands tonight. Out-of-towners Lambsbread (Delaware, OH) and Halorazorhead (Columbus, OH) bring intense, psychedelic free-rock freakouts. Local heroes Locrian, Jason Soliday and Mark Solotroff, and Binges open. Sponsored by Busker.

Tramp, Tramp, Tramp @ Cultural Center

Check out this classic Harry Langdon silent movie, with live accompaniment by banjo and guitar. 7 PM, in the Claudia Cassidy Theater. Free. 78 E Washington. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.