Nerds at Heart's Second Annual Love Fest

Nerds at Heart invites straight or GLBT singles to play board games, show off your skills at trivia quizzes, and maybe find your sweetheart at this special joint event. Admission price ($20 advance/$25 door) includes one drink, entertainment by special guest performers, and chances to win nerdy prizes, including tix to some of the hottest musicals in town! Holiday Club, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd, 7-10pm. For more information visit their website or call (312) 265-6085.

On, Above, and Beyond the Tarmac: The Endless Dialogue Between Airplanes and Airport Design

John Zukowsky, Chief Curator of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York; former Curator of Architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago

Tuesday, February 17, 6-7:30pm

This illustrated lecture examines the relationship between airplanes and the architectural facilities created to dignify and functionally process the occupants, crew and passengers of aircraft. Zukowsky showcases both commercial and military aviation examples and speculates about the future of air travel. He raises questions that architects may have to answer regarding new airport construction.

COST $15; $10 CAF members/students
RSVP 312.922.3432 x224
AIA/CES 1.5

http://www.architecture.org/programs.html

Golden Birthday/Beirut Listening party @ Sonotheque

Local moody dream-pop outfit Golden Birthday play a special set this evening in the third and latest installment of the Obey Your Brain label's series of free monthly events at Sonotheque. Also scheduled for the evening is a premier listening party for the new Beirut release March Of The Zapotec, which will be released in its U.S. Vinyl edition this month on OYB. Chances are that DJs and additional entertainment will be added to the bill, but details are still up in the air as of this writing. Keep an eye on out Transmission page for an update. 1444 W. Chicago. Doors open at 9pm. Free to the public.

Sweetheart of Edgewater Party

Join the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce as they shower Allen Stryczek, their 2009 "Sweetheart of Edgewater," with love. The event is at Ole St. Andrew's Inn (5938 N. Broadway) from 5:30-7:30 PM. Tickets cost $25 and include drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and networking. RSVP by calling 773-561-6000, or purchase your tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Thank You @ AV-aerie

The propulsive Baltimore trio Thank You return to Chicago tonight for a headlining set at the AV-aerie. They're currently touring the U.S. after the release of their second LP which released via Thrill Jockey in mid-'08. Tonight's show, however, is the official record-release party for openers Mi Ami, whose compelling debut album Watersports is slated to drop via Touch & Go sister label Quarterstick Records the following week. (See our Transmission write-up for additional info.) 2000 West Fulton. Doors open at 7pm and admission is $8. This is an all-ages show.

Re-Thinking Soup @ Hull House

Soup and discussion about the topics of the day are on the menu at Hull-House Kitchen's Re-thinking Soup series. Today (and every Tuesday) from 12-1:30pm at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Residents' Dining Hall (800 South Halsted) come in for a hearty meal and a chat. Event is free, but donations are accepted.