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TODAY
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Tuesday, September 18 2007
Estrojam 2007
The Estrojam Music and Culture Festival celebrates its fifth year with six days of music, art, workshops, and film at various locations around the city. The fest kicks off tonight with an Outdanced Panty Party at Funky Buddha Lounge, 728 W. Grand, featuring Theo (Lunachicks), Michael T., and Peppermint Gummybear.Buy tickets online.
Movies in the Park: Remember the Titans
The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screening: Remember the Titans (PG) at Erie Park (630 N. Kingsbury St.). The screening starts tonight at dusk, and is free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of movies check out the Chicago Park District Website.
Holmes and Geoghegan @ Stop Smiling HQ
Stephen Holmes, author of the new book The Matador's Cape: America's Reckless Response to Terror, appears tonight in conversation with noted Chicago lawyer and author Thomas Geoghegan at the Stop Smiling Magazine space. 1371 N. Milwaukee Ave. 7 PM. Free. RSVP for the event by emailing Stop Smiling, or calling them at (773) 342-1124.
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.
Chocolate 101 @ Fox & Obel
Tonight from 6 - 7:30 pm, executive pastry chef Jimmy MacMillan of The Peninsula Chicago will demonstrate how to make chocolate. The class costs $45 and features sweets to taste, a glass of wine and a 10-percent discount at the store. Call 312-379-0139 or see the Fox & Obel website for more information.
Hot Sauce @ Lakeshore Theater
New York-based sketch comedy and improv troupe Hot Sauce plays at the Lakeshore Theater tonight as part of the Upright Citizens Brigade-hosted weekly series. Performances are at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
