Young June Lew Opening @ Andrew Bae Gallery

Andrew Bae Gallery celebrates the opening of an exhibition by artist Young June Lew tonight from 5pm to 8pm at the gallery, 300 W. Superior St. The show runs through Oct. 18.

Viva @ Gene Siskel Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents Viva, a film made to look like the sexploitation films of the last 1960s and early 1970s. Viva screens tonight at 8:00 PM, and several other times through the next week; see the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Breakbone DanceCo @ Viaduct Theater

The "De-evolution of MUDWOMAN (an evening of dance exile, fashion, and humor)" from Breakbone DanceCo begins with a "superficial poptart diva"--representing today's female role models--who de-evolves into the primordial female, complete with head-to-toe mud. In this process, Breakbone will mock themselves, mock a lot of the heavy-handed social commentary out there, and encourage the audience to laugh, all while "de-mystifying" the "objectification of women." The show is filled with entertainment, including a couture fashion show and videography, and is punctuated by commentary from three "expositors" who critique the goings-on throughout the evening. The choreography will use Breakbone's unique, athletic style.

August 28, 29, 30, and September 4, 5, 6--all shows at 9:00. $18 ($15 students and seniors). Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Click here for tickets or visit Breakbone's website for more information. (Also see the GB A/C page for more info.)

German American Festival

Lincoln Square celebrates its Deutch roots with the annual German American Festival this weekend. Centered on Lincoln and Leland, next to the Western Brown Line stop, drink steins of beer and eat sausages, sauerkraut and potatos while listening to traditional German music. Free, 21 and over to drink. Runs today from 5pm to 11pm.

Threadless Chicago Printmakers Gallery Opening Party

Join Threadless for the opening night party of their Chicago Printmakers Gallery (3011 N. Broadway), featuring artwork by Mat Daly, the Post Family, Delicious, Sonnenzimmer, and Dan Grzeca.

Friday, 9/5 from 7pm-9pm (show runs through 10/1).

"The People's Temple" @ American Theater Company

"The People's Temple" kicks off the American Theater's 24th season. This is a riveting play about Jonestown in 1978.
American Theater Company: 1909 W. Byron Street
Tickets: $40.00
Box office: (773) 929-1031
Friday and Saturday at 8:00p.m and Sunday at 3:00p.m.

The Interview Show @ Hideout

The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, once again hosts Tribune columnist Mark Bazer's Interview Show tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm. On the show this month are jazz saxophonist Frank Catalano, hip-hop poet Kevin Coval, and Blewt! Productions creative director Steve Gadlin. Catalano and Coval will perform, and Gadlin will screen a short "Impress These Apes!" film.

The Juan Maclean @ The Empty Bottle

The Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Ave
10:00pm $12 (limited), $14

The Juan Maclean
Beau Wanzer
Woodhands