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TODAY
Thursday, April 25
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, April 29 2007
Joakim @ Empty Bottle
With his name popping onto releases by so many bands in the latest dance-punk crop, it's almost hard to remember that Joakim (no, not Noah) performs his own music, too. The French electronica musician visits Chicago in support of the Monsters & Silly Songs album. For sound clips, visit his MySpace. For more information on the show, visit the Empty Bottle.
Dog Eating Contest @ The Dugout
Pound as many hot dogs as you can and win Cubs tickets and a chance to eat more in the next round of competition. The contest begins at 5 pm at The Dugout at 950 W. Addison, and the entry fee is $10 per person. Call 773-281-4213 for more information.
Kriti Festival
Kriti is a four-day event using panel discussions, readings, music, storytelling and more to celebrate South Asian and diaspora literature. This year's guest of honor is Anita Desai, author of Fasting, Feasting, Clear Light of Day and more, and thrice short-listed for the Booker Prize. Workshops and discussions are spread throughout the weekend, so be sure to check out the schedule to find exactly what you want to see. Visit the website for current admission prices and email info[at]desilit[dot]org for more information.
Fetor and others at Darkroom
Fetor hasn't played a show in 5 months. So tonight's show at Darkroom with Intelligent Dennis and Hoyne is a treat. $5 gets you lead singer/guitarist Brandon Weatherbee's voice that slices cheese like a butter knife and his hilarious on-stage stories. His band mates kill as hard as him and together their sound is tight and abrasively perfect. Show time is 8 p.m. The Darkroom is located at 2210 W. Chicago Ave.
Oscar-nominated docs @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a program of the four films nominated in the Best Documentary Short category of this year's Oscars: The Blood of Yingzhou District (the winning film); Recycled Life; Rehearsing the Dream; and Two Hands. The films will be screened this afternoon at 3:00 PM; the films will also be shown on Wednesday, May 2. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center Members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
A Taste of Success @ Kitchen Chicago
Blue Sky Inn is hosting an open house to announce the launch of A Taste of Success, their new transitional jobs program for at-risk youths. Come to Kitchen Chicago at 4664 N. Manor to help them celebrate; complimentary coffee and freshly baked pastries will be available to all and packaged baked goods, t-shirts, aprons and other goodies will be available for purchase. Call 773-710-7346 or email info[at]blueskyinn[dot]org for more information.
Burlesque Workshop @ Early to Bed
Ever wonder how performers manage to look so great on stage? Get an intro on the fine art of burlesque from bona fide legend Satan's Angel. This workshop at Early to Bed is perfect for beginners as well as seasoned teasers. You'll learn a few moves, tricks, lighting and costume choices that will always make you look your best. It's just $20 and you'll need to call 773-271-1219 to reserve a space. Early to Bed is located at 5232 N. Sheridan Rd.
CIF: Schadenfreude Cover-Set
Schadenfreude, Chicago's critically acclaimed sketch group, is hosting the closing night party for The Chicago Improv Festival. Schadenfreude is presenting a "Cover Set", where a slew of Chicago comedians will cover sketches from SNL, Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, etc. Special guests include: Bassprov (Joe Bill, Mark Sutton), Susan Messing, Mike and Duane, Pimprov, Pat O'Brien and Jet Evelyth (IO), Gay Co., Gillian Vigman, Jill Benjamin and Jon Barinholtz and Rob Belush. BONUS: The band Tributosaurus will play a set. The show is at Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln. 8pm, 10 bucks.
