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Hood Internet vs. Chicago Release Party @ Sonotheque

Celebrating the official release of their locally-themed summer mixtape The Hood Internet vs. Chicago (see story here), hometown mash-up misfits The Hood Internet spin a headlining set at Sonotheque this evening. Also joining in the fun will be Shala Esquire, the Arcadias DJs, Yea Big + Kid Static, and others. There a limited number of advance tickets for $5, after that the admission is $10. Doors open at 9 PM. 1444 W. Chicago. See the venue's website for more info.

Mucca Pazza Record Release Party @ Stan Mansion

Everyone's favorite self-described "circus punk marching band," Mucca Pazza, appear at the Stan Mansion tonight, celebrating the release their second CD. Entitled Plays Well Together, the new album will reportedly feature "A demented circus waltz, a fuzzed-out melodica, unsafe classical repertoire, band geeks dancing in place, an otherworldly sci-fi mambo, a Shostakovich piano trio, live performances from Michigan Ave., and much more." Baby Teeth and Chandeliers open. 2408 N. Kedzie. The show is all ages. Admission is $6 for those 17 and under, $12 for 18 and up. 8 PM. See the Empty Bottle's website for tickets and further info.

T.I. @ Congress Theatre

After serving time for varoius offenses, T.I. Wants to do better. Commercially, it's hard to do better than five multiplatinum records. T.I. brings his conflicted persona and self-confident bounce to the Chi is what should be a good show; he has a reputation for not being a slouch live.Tickets start at $42 and doors open at 6:30.

Film Noir: Thieves' Highway @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long showing of film noir films from the 20th Century Fox archives. Tonight's film is Thieves' Highway from 1949, with Richard Conte and Valentina Cortese. Thieves' Highway screens this evening at 6:00 PM. See the Film Center Website for a complete listing of the films. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

"Beyond Hotel Rwanda" @

Loyola University’s departments of Political Science and International Studies
and the United Nations Association of Greater Chicago present "Beyond Hotel Rwanda: Finding Real Peace in Africa's Great Lakes Region," a panel discussion featuring Paul Rusesabagina, the real-life hero of the film Hotel Rwanda and founder of the Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation; Ambassador Robert Krueger, former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to Burundi 1994-1996; Ambassador Robert Flaten, Ambassador to Rwanda 1990-1993; and David Zarembka, founder of the African Great Lakes Institute, at the Arthur C. Rubloff Auditorium for the Loyola University School of Law, 25 E. Pearson, from 4pm to 6pm today. The talk is free; a $150 private reception follows from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Please RSVP to cdyer@hrrfoundation.org.

Rock Against Recession @ Metro

The Metro & Gapers Block present "Rock Against Recession," a series of cheap shows featuring local and up-and-coming bands. This month's edition is also a MOBfest showcase for Inspector Owl, Ultra Sonic Edukators, The Gunshy and The Laureates. The show's free till 9:30pm, and just $5 after that. 18 and over. Doors open at 8pm.

World Kitchen Learning Series: Farmers Market Finds

Learn more about seasonal cooking at the "Farmers Market Finds" class from 6-8:30pm tonight through the World Kitchen learning series sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs. Class to be held at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Class fee is $30; click here for more information and to register.

Benefit for Red Door House @ Il Fiasco

Tonight from 5-10pm, a portion of food sales at Il Fiasco (5101 N. Clark) will be donated to Red Door House. A raffle with prizes will also be held.

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