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Thursday, February 26 2009
E for Everyone @ Cafe Lura
Playfully called E for Everyone, this inaugural night of beats and movement will host a classic and acid house set from Nate Unique, resident DJs Chrissy Murderbot (who will be living it up in Europe for this first go 'round) and Popstatic, as well as an old-school garage set from Whoa-B. Cover is $3 and the night boasts $5 drink specials and $4 Okocim bottles. Cookies and glowsticks included. Presented by (and more information at) Sixpoint Chicago. 10pm-2am, 3184 N. Milwaukee.
Acme Miniature Flea Circus @ Intuit
Chicagoans get their first chance to witness trained insects in action as the Acme Flea Circus makes its Chicago premiere this weekend at Intuit, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., 6:30pm. Admission is $12, $10 for students, seniors, and members, and $8 for children under 12. More information and tickets available here, or by calling 312-243-9088.
Art Against AIDS 2009
The Junior Board of Heartland Alliance hosts Art Against AIDS® 2009, benefiting the organization's work to advance human rights for all, including extensive networks of supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Named one of Chicago's Top 100 Events by BizBash Magazine, this philanthropic after-work party features more than 75 works of art in a variety of media, including original pieces by local and national artists. Guests will enjoy an exciting live and silent fine art auction, cocktails, gourmet fare, music and live entertainment.
The event is tonight from 6 - 10pm at the River East Art Center (435 East Illinois Street). Tickets are $125 if bought in advance; $150 at the door. For more information, contact Colleen O'Donnell at CODonnell@heartlandalliance.org
World Kitchen Learning Series: Get in the Kitchen
If you've never really cooked but want to fire up your skills, this four-part class will get you going in the kitchen. You can take as many classes in this series as desired. The "Get in the Kitchen" class series goes 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 for single classes ($100 for all four) and pre-registration is required.
Left Field Documentary Screening
Left Field, a new documentary about Chicago's unofficial kickball league, screens at Portage Park Theatre, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight at 7:30pm. "A whole lot more" is promised as well. Tickets are $9.99.
Jordan and Steve are Steve and Jordan, Respectively
Jordan Klepper and Steve Waltien perform their critically adored sketch show "Jordan and Steve are Steve and Jordan, Respectively" tonight at the iO Theater (3541 N. Clark) to showcase it for the Montreal Comedy Fest. The show begins at 6pm and is free. Call 773-880-0199 for more details.
Out of Order Launch Party @ Darkroom
Legendary DJ Steinski joins Hey Champ and DJs Intel and Trancid for the launch of Out of Order, a monthly dance night from promoters Sangwerks and Paul in Chicago, at Darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago Ave. 9pm-2am. $5 cover before 11pm with RSVP to rsvp@outoforderchicago.com. More info here.
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