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Friday, September 21 2007
Helvetica @ Film Center
Back by popular demand! Helvetica, the documentary about the font's 50th anniversary, hauls its sans-serif self back to the Gene Siskel Film Center for another week-long engagement. The movie broke the Film Center's box office records during its initial run in June, so if you didn't catch it then, you've got another chance. It could be just your type of movie! Ha! Runs through September 27.
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. ESG, Bahamadia, Yo Majesty, Psalm One, Rita J, and Brandy Dew take the stage tonight, followed by an afterparty with Nicky Click and AKA Chicago. Show starts at 9:00 at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace. Buy tickets online.
Ian's Dog and Pony Show
Comedian and solo performer Ian Belknap will write and perform a new comedy show each night of this Rhinoceros Theater Festival event. And he'll have a fresh crop of guest stars each night to help him make the funny using sketch, improv, monologue, and stand-up -- whatever it takes to make you laugh, man. Tonight at 9:00: long-form improv superstars David Pasquesi and TJ Jagodowski (TJ & Dave). At the Athaneum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, $15 or pay-what-you-can. Call 312-902-1500 for tickets.
Fall Release Beer Tasting @ In Fine Spirits
Try this fall's new beers tonight from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at In Fine Spirits at 5418 N. Clark.
Movies in the Park: Happy Feet
The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screening: Happy Feet (PG) at Touhy Park (7348 N. Paulina 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.
Street Art Show, Wicker Park
This Friday, local street artist Artillery launches his latest art at New'd, a Wicker Park clothing shop. His work will be up through October, but you can join him tonight from 7 pm to 11 pm for free beer and music. New'd is located at 1917 W. Division. Plus, you can get 30% off any article of clothing during the opening.
Appetite Theatre's 4th Annual Bruschetta Festival Opens
This year's Bruschetta: Comedy and controversy in bite-sized pieces, features 6 new short plays chosen from over 460 submissions. The 2007 production challenges ideas on religion, public education, political campaigns, intimacy, and celebrity through dark comedy and a little snack. Act One Studios 640 N LaSalle St. Suite 535. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm through Oct 6. Reservations: 312-787-9384. $15.
Bonde do Role @ Empty Bottle
Brazil's Bonde do Role (named after a candy store) was discovered by Diplo and typically described as modern baile funk, which is basically Brazilian funk music. But the trio incorporates so much more - metal riffs, African drum styles, what the rest of the world refers to as funk, etc. They'll visit Chicago in support of their debut album, With Lasers. For more information, visit the Empty Bottle online.
Naomi Klein @ Experimental Station
Naomi Klein discusses her new book, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, this evening at 7 PM. Free, 6100 S Blackstone. For more information, email solveigES [at] gmail [dot] com, call 773-684-1300, or visit the website.
