Kinzie House At The Bottle

Lo-fi electronica that cries for attention is Kinzie House's forte. Just out the gate, the band is steadily building up a name. Listen to them via good ol' Myspace and come see them tonight at the Empty Bottle with Panda Transport. The Bottle is on Cortez and Western.

Brand Upon The Brain @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre presents a live accompaniment of Guy Maddin's latest film Brand Upon The Brain! Performing the soundtrack for the silent film will be an 11-piece orchestra, a team of foley artists for sound effects, a castrato (!), and narration by Crispin Glover (!!). Brand Upon The Brain! screens today at 2:30 PM. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through Ticketweb . Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

9th Annual Share Our Strength / Food Arts Championship BBQ

This Sunday the Galleria Marchetti (825 W. Erie) will host the 9th Annual Share Our Strength / Food Arts Magazine Championship BBQ & Cookout. This offshoot of the 2007 NRA show pits some of Chicago's top chefs against each other in a backyard barbeque battle. Competitors include chefs from Viand, Blackbird, Sola, Les Nomades, McCormick and Schmick's and several other very reputable local restaurants.

While the event is free and open to the public, you'll need to jump through a few hoops to get in. It should be noted that having a culinary or restaurant affiliation will help but it's apparently not necessary. However, no matter who you are, you'll need an RVSP to get in. To get that just e-mail your name, title, establishment, address and phone number to bbq.rsvp@mshanken.com, or call 212-481-8610 x 789.

Sure, that doesn't sound like an event that's quite "open to the public," but they appear to be readily giving out RVSPs, so it's worth a shot. And, should you get in, dress is casual.

Great Chicago Places and Spaces

Throughout the weekend, the Chicago Architecture Foundation joins with the City of Chicago and other organizations in offering free guided tours, audio tours, and self-guided tours of notable buildings and neighborhoods. Click here for complete details; some tours require advance registration while you can just drop by for others.

Mice Parade, David Karsten Daniels @ Schubas

Percussionist and pop composer Adam Pierce, who has released seven records under the moniker Mice Parade over the last few years, headlines at Schubas tonight. His latest LP, the self-titled Mice Parade, features guest vocals from Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier and Kristin Anna Valtysdottir, formerly of Mum, and wraps their offerings in lush rhythm and guitar accompaniments. New Fat Cat signee David Karsten Daniels, who's Sharp Teeth is one of the sleeper hits of this year, opens the bill, and Tom Brousseau plays second. Show is at 9 PM and tickets are $12. Schubas #:773-525-2508.

Spring Trip to Lynfred Winery

Opened in 1979, Lynfred Winery in Roselle, is the oldest winery in Illinois. If you are interested in seeing their gorgeous property and learning about their offerings, Provenance Food and Wine is organizing a trip with In Fine Spirits to Lynfred on Sunday May 20th. The day includes roundtrip transport to and from the winery (departing at 10:30am and returning by 6pm), lunch, a tour and a wine tasting with winemaker Andres Basso, all for $80. Contact Provenance to reserve your spot at (773) 384-0699.

Clotilde Dusoulier Book Signing @ Book Cellar

Clotilde Dusoulier, who created the popular Parisian food blog Chocolate and Zucchini, will sign copies of her new book Chocolate and Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen at the Book Cellar in Lincoln Square. The event begins at 1:30 pm and is free and open to everyone.