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Wednesday, February 14 2007
Four Eyed Monsters @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre continues a Valentine's Day series of great love stories with a screening of the 2005 film Four Eyed Monsters. The film screens tonight at 9:45. See the Music Box Website for a complete schedule of films. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
The Yes! Yes! Valentine's Day Show
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.
Casablanca @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre continues a Valentine's Day series of great love stories with screenings of the 1942 classic Casablanca. The film screens today at 5:30 and 7:40. See the Music Box Website for a complete schedule of films. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
In One Ear @ Heartland Cafe
The "In One Ear" open-mic poetry event begins at 9pm every Wednesday night at the Heartland Cafe (7000 N. Glenwood Ave.) in Rogers Park. Be a part of one of the city's longest-running open-mic poetry series. Cover is $3. Must be 18+. Call 773-465-8005 or visit the website for more information.
La Pena: Bolero Summit
As part of the Old Town School's free Latin folk music and dance showcase, tonight La Pena showcases Mexican, South American, Caribbean, and modern performances of bolero music. Free, but reservations are recommended: call 773-728-6000. 8:30 PM, 4544 N Lincoln. For more information, visit the website.
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.
Hudson Lake Book Release Party @ Green Mill
Laura Mazzuca Toops celebrates the release of her novel Hudson Lake with a launch party at the classic Chicago jazz club The Green Mill. This is the perfect setting for the novel which takes place in the 1920's and focuses on the mobster reputed to be the man responsible for the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. 6:30-8pm at 4802 N. Broadway Ave., with regularly scheduled jazz performers Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan and the Frank Catalano Trio providing music for the night. Free and open to the public. Call 773-878-5552 for more information. Check out the GB Book Club for a review of Hudson Lake.
Fit and Finish @ Chicago Tourism Center
Sure, it's Valentine's Day, but that doesn't mean you stop practicing your craft. At 6 PM, Bonnie Marie Burns of Chic Knits talks about picking the right size pattern, finishing edges, and stitching for button bands and collars. Bring in a garment that's been giving you trouble and she'll offer advice. Also bring a swatch (4-inch by 4-inch) to practice on. Complimentary toolkit provided. Free, but reservations are required: call 312-742-8497. 72 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-744-2400 or visit the website.
