Dimension + Typography: A Survey of Letterforms in Space and Time

Does dimensional typography have any implications beyond simply being a formal variation on traditional typographic form, and does current work hint at what these implications might be? This opening explores this question through interdisciplinary work in print, video, sculpture, and installation by an international group of artists, designers, and programmers.

I space Gallery // 230 West Superior, 2nd Floor

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Look, What I Don't Understand @ the Athenaeum

Tony Nikolchev's Bulgarian immigrant solo show opens tonight, detailing the journey of a family finding a home in the US. 2936 North Southport Ave. Tickets here. Call (773) 935-6860 for further details.

World Kitchen Learning Series: The New Economy

If you're looking to cook well on a budget, head to "The New Economy" cooking class tonight from 6-8:30pm at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. This class is offered through the City of Chicago's World Kitchen learning series. Admission is $30 and pre-registration is required.

Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

The eighth annual Chicago Sketchfest continues today and runs through the 18th at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Tickets are $12.50, and an all-festival pass will set you back $150. See today's schedule here.

Elvis Fest @ Original Mothers

The Original Mother's, 26 W. Division St., holds its 9th annual Elvis Fest at 8pm tonight, on what would have been the King's 74th birthday. Emcee Sergio Interial hosts Elvis tribute artists, karaoke and a look-alike contest, while True Oldies DJ Dick Biondi broadcasts live from 7pm to 11pm. There's a free peanut butter and banana buffet, too. Free, but $5 suggested charitable donation. 21+

Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

The eighth annual Chicago Sketchfest kicks off today and runs through the 18th at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Tickets are $12.50, and an all-festival pass will set you back $150. See tonight's schedule here.

Joan Corwin @ Women & Children First

Local author Joan Corwin comes to Women & Children First to read from her story "Safe Shall Be My Going," which was the novella winner in Press 53's First Annual Open Awards Anthology. The story follows a platoon of British soliders who escape death in the trenches of World War I. Free at 7:30pm at 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.

WAIFLIKE @ Martyr's

WAIFLIKE brings the grunge back to the stage as they headline at Martyr's in a Chicago heavy lineup. Get out your flannels! They're joined by The Locals who've recently opened for Rusted Root, as well as The Pale Figures.
Show at 9pm, Tickets $7
3855 N. Lincoln