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Monday, October 13
Explore the journey of falling in love -- the highs, the risks and the dangers of throwing yourself into something new. Big Theater presents The Yes! Yes! Valentine's Day Show at Swim Cafe, a daunting endeavor for those involved as the show will be created a mere 24 hours before it opens. Keeping the creation process fast-paced and unpredictable helps capture the volatile feelings that encompass love. That is to say, the show, like love, could be sublimely wonderful or it could be horrendously awful. You be the judge. The show runs February 10, 11 and 14 at 8pm at Swim Cafe, 1357 W. Chicago Ave. Admission is $10. Call 248-921-8869 for reservations and information.
The Music Box Theatre starts a Valentine's Day series of great love stories with screenings of the 1961 musical West Side Story. The film screens today at 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00. See the Music Box Website for a complete schedule of films. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
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 3:15 PM and 4:45 PM today. Tickets are $7 to $9. 164 N State. For more information, call 312-846-2600 or visit the website.
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.