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Thursday, July 05 2007
Movies in the Park
The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screenings: Dreamgirls at Amundsen Park (6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave.); and The Pursuit of Happyness at Moore Park (5085 W. Adams). The screenings start tonight at dusk, and are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of movies check out the Chicago Park District Website.
It Came From The Neo-Futurarium: Mesa of Lost Women @ Neo-Futurarium
The Neo-Futurists continues their 6th annual It Came From The Neo-Futurarium series of dramatic readings of bad film scripts tonight with the 1953 sci-fi/desert monster classic Mesa of Lost Women. The reading kicks off tonight at 8:00 at the Neo-Futurarium (5153 N. Ashland, at Foster). Tickets are $10, $8 for students w/valid ID. It Came From The Neo-Futurarium runs Thursday nights through July 26, and each performance is a different film; see the Neo-Futurist Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. You may also call the Neo-Futurist hotline to make reservations: (773) 275-5255.
Name That Tune @ Whitehall Hotel
As part of Chicago's "Art of Play" summer celebration of toys and games (through 30 September), the swanky Whitehall Hotel's Club Room is hosting a free session of Name That Tune featuring singer/pianist Audrey Morris. 7-10 PM, 105 E Delaware. For more information, call 312-573-6300 or visit the website.
Chicago Singles @ Simply It
Chicago Singles for BYOB holds another dinner and casual conversation on Thursday, July 5th at Simply It in Lincoln Park. RSVP through http://chicagosinglesbyob.blogspot.com.
42nd Anniversary Special @ Gejas
Take the hottie you met at that BBQ on the 4th to a sure thing first date spot tonight. Gejas has been serenading googlie-eyed couples for over four decades and serving up darn fine fondue and well priced wines along the way. Tonight, they're offering 42% off your bill to celebrate!
Art and Anarchism @ Green Lantern
Come Talk with former Chicagoan's Josh MacPhee and Dara Greenwald about their latest projects. Dara Greenwald is showing new videos, including one about squats in Barcelona. Josh MacPhee talking about his new book, "Realizing the Impossible:
Art Against Authority". Just published on AK Press, and edited by Josh & Erik Reuland, it's a 300 plus page collection of writing and images investigating the intersections of art and anarchism (The book will be on sale at the event). This Free Event will take place at Green Lantern Gallery (1511 N Milwaukee Ave., 2nd Floor) from 7-9pm and will be BYOB.
Exotica: Surfin' in Chicago Pre-party 1
Exotica: Surfin' in Chicago starts tonight with a visit to Tiki Terrace, 1 S. Wolf Rd. in Prospect Heights. Join other tiki and surf style enthusiasts for an evening of drinks and live music; check the Exotica site for details.
Transmission Thursday at the Five Star
Weekly reader meetup hosted by Nilay Patel of Transmission, the Gapers Block music blog. DJ Brad Owen spins punk, new wave, 80s, indie, and other favorites, and the Five Star offers $2 drafts and $4 whiskey drinks. Starts at 9 every Thursday this summer. Five Star is at 1424. W. Chicago, just east of Chicago and Ashland. 21+, no cover.
