The Dances of Sybil Shearer On Film @ Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Hosted by the Morrison-Shearer Foundation. Includes a rare glimpse of Shearer dancing on the bucolic grounds of her Northbrook based home and studio, as shot by her longtime artistic collaborator, Helen Balfour Morrison. Included is footage of "Untitled Dances," works originally choreographed and performed by Shearer for one of her critically acclaimed New York solo engagements at the Carnegie Chamber Music Hall, and a selection of some never before shown films. Celebrates the release of Within This Thicket, the first volume of Sybil Shearer's long-awaited autobiography Without Wings the Way is Steep. 6-7:30 p.m. 610 S. Michigan Ave. Free, but seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended. For reservations or more info, phone 847-291-9161 or visit the Website.

Adrian Belew Power Trio @ Martyrs

Guitarist Adrian Belew comes to Chicago tonight flanked by a brother and sister team on bass and drums. The Adrian Belew Power Trio plays Martyrs at 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. on Wednesday, 3/5. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are $25. All the musical details in Transmission.

Antigone Cabaret @ DePaul

The Theatre School at DePaul University sponsors The Antigone Cabaret, an evening of performances and readings, as part of the Philosophy Department's Year of Antigone's Project. Pieces will reflect and meditate on Antigone's resonance today and one's relationship between the individual and the state. March 5 from 7:30-9:30 pm at Cortelyou Commons, 2324 N. Fremont Street, between Corcoran and McCabe Halls. This is a free event.

Reading Under the Influence @ Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

In honor of RUI's birthday, all six RUI "regulars" (Julia Borcherts, Rob Duffer, Carly Huegelmann, Jesse Jordan, Amanda Snyder and Joe Tower) read their favorite pieces from past RUIs. For the published/trivia rounds, they pick their favorite works by their favorite authors. Food and raffles. $3. 7-10 p.m. 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. For more info, visit the website.

The STAND UP Vagina Show

Jessica Halem presents... The STAND UP Vagina Show
featuring some of the best female comics in the Midwest:

Dana Austin, Cameron Esposito, Jessica Halem, Marlene Moore, Tamale, and Ashley Thornton

Price: $20; 6 - 7 pm Pre-Reception Cash Bar; 7 - 9 pm Showtime

Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 773.472.6469

More info and to purchase tix here

*a portion of proceeds to benefit the women's programs of Center on Halsted*