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Friday, April 17 2009
The Guerrilla Girls @ International House
The Guerrilla Girls use facts, humor and visuals to "expose sexism, racism and corruption in politics art, film and pop culture. A founding member will talk about their work, their philosophy of activism and their campaign against the appalling lack of ethics in the art world." Assembly Hall, International House, 1414 East 59th Street. Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm. Free.
Four Tet @ Sonotheque
Tonight finds Sonotheque hosting a pair of special live performances. Headlining for the evening is pioneering U.K. electronica artist Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden), who's making a Chicago appearance on his latest (and somewhat rare) U.S. tour. Dark Party's Leo 123 will also be churning out beats and bleeps for a solo set, and DJs Striz and Warp trade out on the turntable duties for the rest of the evening. See our Transmission page for more details. Admission is $14 and the doors open at 9 PM. 1444 W. Chicago.
"Inside Out" Exhibition @ National Public Housing Museum
"Inside Out" is a one-night exhibition of audio and visual installations in the future home of the National Public Housing Museum, the former Jane Addams Homes, 1322-24 West Taylor Street. Set in the former residential units, interviews with public housing residents will be paired with photographs by Jack Bridges, John Brooks, Patricia Evans, Scott Fortino, Bridget Montgomery, Bob Natkin, Jason Reblando and David Schalliol. The event includes a reception and is free. It will run from 6pm-10pm. For more information call: (312) 446-2034.
Squasht Trunk Show @ Florodora
Loop boutique Florodora (330 S. Dearborn Street) continues its Spring Trunk Show Event today with designer Lesley Timpe's Squasht by Leshats and full line of spring clothing. Stop by between noon and 6pm to shop the event. Call 312-212-8860 or visit their websitefor more details.
Kid Koala @ Zentra
Perhaps the most technically unorthodox and wildly inventive turntablist on the breaks'n'beats scene, NinjaTune recording artist Kid Koala has delighted and surprised audiences for over a decade with his clever creations. Tonight he returns to Chicago to put in a headlining appearance at Zentra. Chicago's DJ Intel and resident DJ Lego get things started in the opening slots. Zentra, 923 W. Weed Street. The party runs from 9 PM - 4 AM, admission is $5 before midnight and $10 after.
Schadenfreude Rent Party
The Schadenfreude Rent Party returns to the Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley, tonight with new material and special guests. This week, the best and brightest underground comedians celebrate Schadenfreuder Sandy Marshall's 35th birthday. Guests/acts include The Public Service Administration, RedEye's Mark Bazer, comedian Ken Barnard, Bertha Mason and beatbox sensation Yuri Lane. Also a special appearance by the Walter E. Smithe Brothers. Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. $10 admission. 21+
Oui be Negros @ Chicago Improv Festival
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 @ 10:30PM, $20
For Friday, 10:30pm tickets please click: Friday, 10:30pm Tickets
Emcee: Strangers with Candy's Greg Hollimon
Opening Act: Oui Be Negroes (with Shaun Landry from the Academy Award winning movie Milk)
At the LakeShore Theatre. For Details
likemind chi @ Argo Tea
likemind, a regular gathering of creative people, will hold its next meeting at Argo Tea (140 S. Dearborn) this morning at 8am. No RSVP is required, and all are free to attend.
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