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TODAY
Wednesday, April 24
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BY DAY
Saturday, May 05 2007
BANDWIDTH @ Subterranean
Future Perfect Radio and Save Net Radio present another edition of their regular live concert series BANDWIDTH at Subterranean. The bands appearing at tonight's concert: Eagle*Seagull; Cake Bake Betty; The Modern Temper; and Stiletto Attack! Doors open at 9:30 PM, show starts at 10:00 PM, it's an 18+ show, tickets are $7 and can be purchased at Ticketweb. Subterranean: 2011 W. North Avenue. (773) 278-6600.
DIRTY FOUND live show @ Hideout
The editors of DIRTY FOUND, the leering sibling of the much-loved FOUND magazine, present an evening of dirty found entertainment tonight at the Hideout. Lots of naughty stuff for perusal, readings and surprises, and DJ sets by the Smashing Time DJs Mary Nisi and Carrie Weston. Show starts at 10:00 PM, doors open at 9:30 PM, and the entry fee is $12. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
BeerFest 2007 @ Navy Pier
This Saturday, between celebrating Cinco de Mayo and watching the ponies run, head down to Navy Pier for BeerFest 2007: Beer on the Pier II. There will be hundreds of beers to sample and live music too. Tickets are $37.50-$47.50 per session, the first of which runs from noon to 4 pm and the second from 6 to 10 pm. Call 888-695-0888 for more information.
25th Hour @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a retrospective of the work of director Spike Lee. Tonight the Film Center will screen Lee's 25th Hour from 2002. The film will also be screened on Tuesday, May 8, where it 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.
Fair Trade Bazaar @ Lakeview Presbyterian
Stock up on fair trade coffee, bath and beauty products, jewelry, crafty stuff and more at Lakeview Presbyterian's Fair Trade Bazaar (a part of the church's Social Justice Month). Buy something nice for Mom and know that those who labored on it got a fair wage. 10am-4pm. Lakeview Presbyterian, 716 W Addison at Broadway.
If Jane Jacobs Came to Chicago... @ Archicenter
In commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the death of urbanist Jane Jacobs, this day-long symposium explores the application of Jacobs' work to Chicago today. Registration costs between $35 and $55; to RSVP, call 312-922-3432, x224 or visit the Chicago Architecture Foundation's website. 224 S Michigan.
Sci-Fi Spectacular @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre and the Movieside Film Festival present a sci-fi film spectacular at the Music Box. A staggering thirteen hours of science fiction films will be shown today from noon to 3:00 AM. You'll get to see Metropolis, Forbidden Planet (co-star Patricia Neal is scheduled to appear at this event!), The Day The Earth Stood Still, La Jetée, Electronic Labryinth THX 1138 4EB (George Lucas' USC student film), Serenity, Mad Max, and The Terminator. There will also be some classic sci-fi-themed cartoon screened, sci-fi merch tables, a costume contest, vintage movie trailers, and many more surprises. Tickets are $16, and are available through Ticketweb (after March 15); see the Music Box Website for full details on the event. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Genealogy and Local History Orientation @ Newberry Library
This informal orientation covers library resources available to research family and neighborhood history. 9:30 AM. Free. 60 W Walton Street. For more information, call 312-255-3700 or visit the website.
SELF Magazine's Workout in the Park
Head to Lincoln Park between 11 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for SELF Magazine's Workout in the Park, where you can get product samples, get fitness tips, or work out in public (don't panic, you won't be the most awkward and out-of-breath person there--that will be ME). Proceeds will benefit American Legacy Foundation, cancerandcareers.org, Fertile Hope, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Bike Re(Cycle) Chicago
Take your used bike to the West Lakeview branch of JP Morgan Chase (3335 N Ashland) between 9 AM and 1 PM today, and the Working Bikes Cooperative will rehab it and use it to support programs supplying bicycles to people who need them overseas. For more information, call 312-427-3315 or visit the website.
Urban Agriculture and Planning
What would fundamental change in the way Chicagoans consume and produce
food look like? How can this change come about? Planners Network is
hosting a forum where people who are working to transform the food system
will investigate these questions. Come contribute to and engage in this forum on how we can transform our food system to be more just, equitable and healthy. This free forum will be held on May 5 at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse at 1419 W, Blackhawk St. from 9:00 am to noon. To RSVP, please contact Sarah Morton of the Planners Network at smorto3 [ at ] uic [ dot ] edu.
Donate Blood @ Sacred Art
Sacred Art, 2040 W. Roscoe, is hosting its second-annual blood drive from 11 am - 5 pm. Two LifeSource coaches will be parked outside the store from 11 am - 5 pm, and store owner Sarah Chazin hopes to get 80 folks to give of themselves. Donors get an "I Gave Blood Today" sticker entitling them to discounts and free gifts at other Roscoe Village stores during the drive. Contact Sarah at 773-404-8790 or sacredartstore-at-gmail-dot-com to make an appointment.
Hope Springs Infernal opening night @ House Theatre
The smokin' hot House Theatre closes out its well received fourth season with Hope Springs Infernal, an epic about the "world's original superheroes" starring Ares, Athena and the curse of Pandora’s box. The show opens tonight and runs through June 23 at the Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western.
Southport Spring Fing
Shop along Southport between Belmont and Byron today and get 10% off at participating stores. Also, pick up a Southport Spring Fling Card and collect merchant stamps to get entered in a raffle for $2,000 in local goods and gift cards. For more information, visit the website.
Chicago Craft Mafia: Spring Loaded
The Chicago Craft Mafia and several "friends of the famiglia" present the Spring Loaded indie craft show today. More than 20 vendors will have their latest handcrafted items for sale from 12-5 at Galaxie, 2603 W. Barry. The event also raises money for Rainbow House, a nonprofit group working to reduce domestic violence in Chicago. Handmade stuff and a great cause -- how can you refuse?
Amon Tobin @ Metro
Polymath drum'n'bass DJ, composer, and NinjaTune recording artist Amon Tobin headlines with a DJ set at Metro this evening. He's touring after the recent release of his sixth album, Foley Room. See our Transmission page for further details. The show is presented by WLUW, and Abstract Science DJs Widman and Luke Stokes are also scheduled to spin opening sets. Tickets are $16, and the show is 18 and over. 3730 N. Clark St. Doors open at 11pm, and the show gears up at 11:30pm.
Gumballhead Kick Off Party @ Handlebar
For Cinco de Mayo, you can commemorate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla and kick off the summer brewing season at Handlebar, with local (Hammond, Indiana) brewery, Three Floyds. According to Three Floyds' event listing, there will be "beer, bands and food." There will no doubt be bike enthusiast hipsters, as well. So dust off the bike you haven't looked at since last summer, tossle your hair, roll up your right pant leg and cycle on over.
