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TODAY
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Thursday, May 07 2009
Joe Meno @ Quimby's
Quimby's presents a book release party for The Great Perhaps, the latest work by local author Joe Meno. The event happens at Quimby's tonight at 7pm, and will feature appearances by Meno, authors Jonathan Messinger and Jon Resh, and musical accompaniment by The Astronomer. The event is free and open to the public. Quimby's: 1854 W. North Avenue.
KDK Restaurants Trolley Crawl
The Trolley Crawl of KDK restaurants includes stops at Marche, Opera, Gioco and Red Light. The tour, which is $50 per person, will start at 6:30pm at Marche and end across the street at Red Light. For reservations, call Marche at (312) 226-8399.
The Sounds @ Double Door- SOLD OUT
Indie new wave rockers The Sounds come through Double Door tonight with local trio Hey Champ in support. Both bands have new albums due out this summer. Tickets are $15 ($17.50 day of show). 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. 9pm. 21+. SOLD OUT.
"Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark" Open Casting Call @ Location TBA
An open casting call will be held today for Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark - Directed by Julie Taymor, with music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge - in Chicago at a location to be announced. (The musical opens in New York Feb. 18, 2010.) The production is looking for candidates to fill the following roles (both principals and understudies): Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and a lead female villain. Be prepared to bring a snapshot or photo of yourself and a brief pop/rock or rock song to sing. For more information, email the producers or visit Spiderman on Broadway.
Out & Proud in Chicago @ DePaul
Tracy Baim, author of Out & Proud in Chicago: An Overview of the City's Gay Community, will be at the DePaul Center Barnes & Noble to discuss and sign copies of her book. The discussion is part of DePaul University's annual LGBTQA Month celebration and includes book contributors Ron Dorfman, Jonathan Abarbanel, Owen Keehnen, Jorjet Harper, Jeff Berry and William Kelly. Free at 6pm at 1 E. Jackson Blvd. Call (773) 325-7294 for questions and information.
Half Acre Beer Dinner @ bluprint
Here's your chance to really try the new Chicago brewery Half Acre Beer. They're pairing up with bluprint (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, suite 135, first floor) for a five-course beer dinner that features three brews made especially for the event. The dinner runs from 7-10pm. $55 covers the meal and beer, but not tax and tip. Reservations required and can be made by calling (312) 410-9800.
