Konono No 1 @ Empty Bottle

Hailing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Konono No 1 took the world by storm with their album Congotronics on which they make "electrified percussive glory" using homemade instruments.

They'll be playing the Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western) at 10PM. Tickets are $20. For more information call 773.276.3600 or visit the website. This show was an XMAS pick at Transmission.

Bamboozled @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a retrospective of the work of director Spike Lee throughout the month. Tonight the Film Center will screen Lee's Bamboozled from 2000. The film will be accompanied by a lecture and discussion from teacher and author Jacqueline Stewart. The film screens tonight at 6:00 PM. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

White Rabbits, Richard Swift @ Schubas

Brooklynite hipster collective White Rabbits sink their late '90s danceable indie hooks into the Schubas faithful tonight, opening for pop rock singer-songwriter Richard Swift. New Chicago addition All Smiles, who headlined a Schubas residency a few months back, open. $10 ahead, $12 at the door. Show is at 9 PM. Call Schubas at 773-525-2508 if you don't believe their website.

Spouse, Cola Wars, The Heaven Seventies @ The Elbo Room

Spouse, José Ayerve's beguiling pop-rock project with fluid membership (members are also in Pedro the Lion, The Silver Jews, and The Pernice Brothers) headlines the Elbo Room. Also potentially the last show for local favorites Cola Wars and the the debut of soon-to-be pop legends The Heaven Seventies, featuring Transmission's own Nilay Patel. 8pm at the Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln. $5, 21+

Two Brothers Brewery Tasting Dinner

Sola, 3868 N. Lincoln Ave., hosts a five-course dinner to match beers from Warren-based Two Brothers Brewing tonight at 6:30pm. The Ebel brothers will be on hand to talk about the beer. $55 per person; reserve your spot by calling 773-327-3868.

Bringing the World to Chicago through Film @ History Museum

Michael Kutza, who founded and directs the Chicago International Film Festival, discusses the history and logistics behind presenting the 43-year-old festival. Tickets are $10: call 312-642-4600. 6:30 PM, 1601 N Clark. For more information, visit the website.

World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 @ OCC

Storyteller, historian, and Certified Chicago Tour Guide Michael Corcoran will be giving a presentation on "The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893" at the Ray Harstein Campus of Oakton Community College, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. in Skokie, on April 24 at 1pm as part of their "Passages" lecture series. Corcoran will guide audience members on a "virtual tour" of the buildings and grounds featuring over 300 images culled from his vast collection of 1890s era books, lithographs and pamphlets. Admission is $11 for the general public; $6 for "Passages" subscribers. Call 847-635-1414 for more information.

Frigg @ Cultural Center

A new folk ensemble that mixes Finn and Norwegian folk traditions with Appalachian and country and western music performs this evening in Preston Bradley Hall. Free, 7 PM. 77 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.