Gentlemen of NUCO Perform (mostly) Radiohead

Northwestern University-based ensemble The Gentlemen of NUCO will perform original arrangements of songs spanning Radiohead's albums, as well as music by Bjork, The Flaming Lips, Sufjan Stevens, and Sigur Ros. Performances today and tomorrow, 8:30pm in Northwestern's Regenstein Recital Hall (MCR), 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL. All profits will benefit SEED, Students for Ecological and Environmental Development. Tickets $5, call the Pick-Staiger ticket office at 847-467-4000 for more information.

"Who Is SOLVE?" Show @ Country Club

Country Club Gallery (1100 N. Damen) hosts a show opening tonight, 6pm-10pm, concentrating on the work of slain Chicago artist and graphic designer Brendan Scanlon. Scanlon, who was murdered last June in the Logan Square area, was a prolific street artist under the name SOLVE. For more information visit the website or call (773) 368-4045.

X-102 Discovers the Rings of Saturn @ Chicago Cultural Center

A visual and sound graphic exposé of one of the Universe's most beautiful and mysterious planet, Saturn. Musician and director Jeff Mills will be on hand to discuss the project after the screening.

Film Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4FCadv991o

Friday, January 16, 7:00 PM, FREE!
Claudia Cassidy Theater
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Info: 312-744-6630

www.ChicagoCulturalCenter.org

Barack Obama on Check Please!

A never-aired episode of Check Please! from 2001, featuring Barack Obama and his visit to the Dixie Kitchen will air on Friday, January 16 at 8pm on WTTW.

TNK @ Schubas

Tomorrow Never Knows continues at Schubas. TNK is a music festival featuring up-and-coming indie artists. Tonight's bands are: Cursive, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Colourmusic, All The Saints, and DJ Autobot (Curt from Flosstradamus). Tonight's show is sold out, but you can still get in with a 5-day pass ($55) (5-day passes have sold out). Show starts at 9pm. 3159 N. Southport. 18+

Los Hermanos @ Sonotheque

Meiotic's Jackson parties have spanned the scope of uptempo IDM, Detroit-style electro, techno and house and the collective now relaunches in the new year at Sonotheque, retaining their commitment to bring the widest range of modern electronic sound to Chicago in dance-party format. On January 16 they will present the debut performance from Los Hermanos of Detroit's seminal Underground Resistance crew. The three piece's live performance has rocked clubs and festivals the world over and furthered the UR sound. Jerome Derradji (Still Music), opens, as do Audiophile and Matthew Martin (Meiotic/MSDJZ). 9pm, 1444 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL.

$12 Door//$8 with GOING.COM RSVP

Once Upon A Time In The West @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre presents a restored 35mm print of the Sergio Leone classic Once Upon A Time In The West. The film will be screened tonight, tomorrow and again on Thursday the 22nd. Please see the Music Box Website for a complete schedule and showtimes. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Loopy Yarns Stitch n' Bitch

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

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.

Funny Ha-Ha @ Hideout

Funny Ha-Ha, the literary humor reading series, returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm, featuring readings by Such a Pretty Fat author Jen Lancaster, Steve Heisler, RedEye columnist Mark Bazer and members of the AV Club -- plus humor from comedian Robert Buscemi and short films by Steve Delahoyde. Hosted, as always, by Claire Zulkey. Admission is $5, with proceeds benefiting the Neighborhood Writing Alliance. 21+

Bands For Bell @ Martyrs'

Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., hosts Bands for Bell, a benefit for Bell Elementary School featuring The Waco Bros., The Federales and The Hurtin' Kind (each of which include parents of Bell School students). Doors open at 8pm; tickets are $25 online or at the door.

High Society Burlesque

Vaudezilla presents "High Society Burlesque" at Debonair Social Club, 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight at 9pm. Red Hot Annie & Wham Bam Pam host a revue including, Miss Tamale, Pearl Pistol, Lady Jack, Backdoor Aly, The Honey Buns, Viva La Muerte, Donna Touch, Bizarre Sally, Bombshell Baby Debbie, Red Hot Annie herself and a special appearance by The Flaming Dames. Coldcock Jones & the Shithawks also perform. $10 gets you in the door, plus burlesque strip teases, party favors and swag bags. 21+. E-mail vaudezilla@yahoo.com with questions.

ORD: Documenting the Definitive Modern Airport

Charles Waldheim, Director of the Master of Landscape Architecture Program and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto discusses the selection of architectural photographs by Hedrich Blessing and Robert Burley that illustrate the design legacy at O'Hare.

WHEN: 12:15-1pm
WHERE: The John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery, 224 South Michigan Avenue
COST Free and open to the public
RSVP None required (Please arrive early; seating is limited).
AIA/CES 1

More info here.

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.

Calvin Klein Spring Preview @ Jake

Gold Coast favorite Jake (939 Rush Street) will be hosting a pre-spring launch event for Calvin Klein's spring 2009 collection tonight Friday January 16th from 11am until 3pm. There will be informal modeling and refreshments to help you forget all about the chilly Chicago weather. Call (312) 664-5553 or visit their website for more information. Email bambi.rogers@shopjake.com to RSVP.

Sticks Opening Reception @ Intuit

Sticks opens tonight at Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee. The exhibition features self-taught artists who have created pieces out of, well, sticks: telephone poles, toothpicks, logs, matchsticks, branches... The reception is from 5-8pm with beer provided from Chicago's Half Acre Beer Company. The event is free but donations are always accepted.