Who Framed Roger Rabbit? @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre presents midnight screenings of the classic 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? This instant classic of combined animation and live action definitely needs to be seen on the big screen for maximum effect. It screens tonight and tomorrow night at midnight (sorry, kids). Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604. Ticket information and more here.

Little Friends of Printmaking @ Threadless Gallery

The Little Friends of Printmaking debut their exhibit "Tough Luck" at Threadless Gallery, 3011 N. Broadway, tonight from 7pm to 9pm. The show will also see the debut of the Milwaukee printmaking duo's Threadless Select t-shirt design. Free.

Co-op Image Group Benefit @ Empty Bottle

The Empty Bottle hosts a benefit for the Co-op Image Group featuring Mucca Pazza, Coltrane Motion, and The Arctic Circle. The show kicks off at 10pm. Tickets are $12.

Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Ave.
773-276-3600

Nami Mun @ Borders

Award-winning author Nami Mun will be discussing her debut novel, Miles From Nowhere, the startling and brutally honest story of a teenage runaway on the streets of 1980s New York. She will also be answering questions from the audience and signing copies of the book. Lincoln Park Borders: 2817 North Clark Street. (773) 935-3909. 7pm. Free event.

Christa Donner at ThreeWalls

Multimedia artist Christa Donner shows her latest body of work--exploring fertility, biology, and identity--at ThreeWalls. Re:Production features multiple wall installations, an interview-based zine, a film collaboration with biologist Andrew Yang, and works on paper. The opening reception begins at 6pm. and goes until 9.

ThreeWalls / 119 N. Peoria, 2D

Loopy Yarns Stitch n' Bitch

Let's Knit Together (yeah, yeah, yeah!)
Loopy Yarns
5:30-9:00pm

All are invited to open knitting and crocheting (including expert help!) at the fantastic Loopy Yarns located at 47 West Polk Street in the South Loop. Take a breather before your rocking weekend and hang out amongst beautiful colors and amazing fellow knitters and crocheters. Call 312-583-YARN (9276) or visit Loopy Yarns for more details.

Chicago Arts District 2nd Fridays

Every second Friday of the month the more than 100 artists and 35 galleries of the Chicago Arts District (also known as Pilsen East) open their doors to the public to showcase work from Chicago and beyond. Many of the Pilsen neighborhood galleries are artist-owned, so Gallery Night is an excellent opportunity to get information about the works from their source. The reception takes places from 6-10pm and the event is free. Maps and information available at 1821 S. Halsted on the night of the event. Call (312) 377-4444 or visit the Chicago Arts District website for more information.

Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra, Ezra Furman @ SPACE

The Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra, Ezra Furman (of Ezra Furman & The Harpoons) and "a very special surprise guest" play tonight at SPACE in Evanston starting at 8pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. SPACE is located near the Dempster Purple Line stop at 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. 847-492-8860.

Chicago Slaughter Tryouts @ Megaplex Sports Center

If your New Year's Resolution was to become a professional football player, it may not be so far fetched. The Chicago Slaughter will hold their second free agent camp on Saturday, January 9, noon to 4 p.m., at the Megaplex Sports Complex, 15301 S. Bell Rd., Homer Glen, Illinois. The camp, open to players 18 and older of all skill levels, will be conducted by Slaughter head coach Steve McMichael and the team's coaching staff. There's a camp fee of $50 per person, but players who prepay get a discount on tryout fees. You have to supply your own workout attire and cleats for the session at the indoor facility. To register, call the Slaughter office at (847) 310-3190. Completed tryout forms (available on the Slaughter website) can be faxed to the Slaughter front office (1-847-310-3199) or mailed to 1055 W. Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, Ill., 60169. Resume and highlight video clips can be emailed to Slaughter General Manager Alan Perkins.

Dollar Store @ Hideout

The Dollar Store reading series returns for a special installment this month, featuring Lindsay Hunter, Robbie Q. Telfer and three Dodson brothers (Zach, Seth and Royman). Hosted by Abraham Levitan and, as always, Jonathan Messinger. $1 gets you in; 7pm at the Hideout,1354 W. Wabansia. Call 773-227-4433 for more information.

Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

The eighth annual Chicago Sketchfest continues tonight 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.

Wage Theft in America @ Women & Children First

Kim Bobo, the author of Wage Theft in America, comes to Women & Children First to discuss her handbook for activists, workers and concerned citizens on how to prevent the exploitation of America's working people. The book also includes an analysis of the crisis with statistics and moving first-person accounts. Free at 7:30pm at 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.