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Sunday, January 13 2008
1930s Comedy @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long salute to the comedy stars of the 1930s; specifically, the Marx Brothers, W.C. Fields and Mae West. Today's films: the Marx Brothers classic Duck Soup, featuring some classic routines (the mirror routine is worth admission alone); and the W.C. Fields classic, The Man on the Flying Trapeze, with Fields starring as a man desperately trying to get to see his favorite wrestling star, Hookalakah Meshobbab. Duck Soup screens at 2:30 PM, and The Man on the Flying Trapeze screens at 4:00 PM. Both films will also be shown later on in the week; see the Film Center Website for a full schedule. Tickets are $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Jeff Parker Project @ Hungry Brain
Jazz artist Jeff Parker, a frequent collaborator on numerous Chicago-area musical projects including Tortoise and Isotope 217, performs at the Hungry Brain. Donations are appreciated. 10pm. 2319 W. Belmont Ave. 773-935-2118.
Honky Tonk Bingo @ Pontiac Cafe
Every Sunday night Pontiac Cafe & Bar hosts bingo night complete with drink specials and a live set by Fulton County Line. No cover. 7:30pm. 1531 N. Damen. 773-252-7767.
Enemy Kitchen @ Hyde Park Art Center
Artist Michael Rakowitz will use food (based on his Iraqi mother's home recipies) as a metaphor for the war and the need for dialogue in "Enemy Kitchen" on Sunday, January 13, 5-7 p.m., at the Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. An RSVP is required. The performance is part of the Center's "Consuming War" Exhibition.
