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Tuesday, January 13 2009
Off Chances @ Danny's Tavern
Danny's Tavern, 1951 W. Dickens, hosts Off Chances, "a laid back, dive-style, dance optional LGBTIQ safe space" dance party tonight from 10pm to 2am. Featuring DJ Nina Ramone & DJackattack, mix CDs, nibbles and drink specials. No cover, 21+. (773) 489-6457.
Vodka 101 @ Brasserie Jo
Learn how to mix cocktails while enjoying samples and appetizers made with alcohol as part of the restaurant's vodka fest, running Jan. 12-18. Price: $1. 7-8pm, 59 W. Hubbard St. For more information, visit the website or call (312) 595-0800.
Society of Midland Authors: Lisa Holton
The Society of Midland Authors presents Lisa Holton for a discussion of her new book For Members Only: A History and Guide to Chicago's Oldest Private Clubs. The book tells the history of the city's private clubs and the influence these organizations have had, such as plotting against Al Capone and campaigning to make the city a better place. Admission to the discussion is $5; 7pm at the Cliff Dwellers Club, 22nd floor, 200 S. Michigan Ave. A social hour with snacks and a cash bar starts at 6pm. Fill out the form here for questions and information.
Polaroids: Mapplethorpe @ Block Museum of Art
Polaroids: Mapplethorpe opens today at the Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston. The exhibition showcases photographer Robert Mapplethorpe's early instant camera work, including self-portraits, figure studies, still lifes, and portraits. Admission to the museum is free, donations are accepted. Call 847-491-4000 for more information or visit the exhibition website.
Quickies Reading Series @ Innertown Pub
The theme of this month's installment of the Quickies Reading Series is "Sausage Fest," featuring, appropriately, all male authors: Jonathan Messinger, Tim Kinsella, Chad Chmielowicz, Steve Tartaglione and Rory Jobst. Each author will get five minutes to read a complete work of prose - no poetry and no excerpts of longer works. Free at 7:30pm at Innertown Pub, 1935 W. Thomas. Email quickieschicago[at]gmail[dot]com for more information.
