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TODAY
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BY DAY
Tuesday, July 31 2007
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
The Rock Hudson and Lauren Bacall film Written on the Wind will be shown tonight as part of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival, at Butler Field in Grant Park (at the corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive). The film starts at 8:42 p.m., weather permitting.
Gift of Gab & Z-Trip @ Logan Square Auditorium
The Empty Bottle Presents Z-Trip and the Gift of Gab at the Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N. Kedzie) at 8:30p. For more information call 773.276.3600 or visit the website.
Joan as Policewoman @ Schuba's
Lush, haunting, gorgeous. Indie rock band Joan as Policewoman is all of these things. Currently touting their newly released album, Real Life, the band makes their Chicago debut tonight at Schuba's. Local folk singer Judson Claiborne opens. Expect a luminous display of musicianship from veteran indie rocker Joan Wasser. She plays the violin, piano, guitar, and she sings, too. Show starts at 9pm. $10
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: Open Season (PG) at Durkin Park (8445 S. Kolin Ave.); and Take the Lead (PG-13) at Eugene Field Park (5100 N. Ridgeway Ave.). 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.
Tuesdays on the Terrace @ MCA
Kick back at the Museum of Contemporary Art after work. Check out the farmer's market out front (it closes by 6 PM), wander through the exhibits (MCA admission is free Tuesdays), and conclude your evening lounging on the terrace, listening to jazz (the concert starts at 5:30 PM) and enjoying one of the best views in Chicago. For more information, call MCA at 312-280-2660 or visit the website.
