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Wednesday, September 17
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Friday, June 12 2009
"Inside Out" Exhibition @ National Public Housing Museum
The previous "Inside Out" audio and visual installation in the future home of the National Public Housing Museum, the former Jane Addams Homes, 1322-24 West Taylor Street, did so well, two more showings are scheduled. 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 is free. It will run from 6pm-8pm. For more information call: (312) 446-2034.
Judy Tenuta @ Lakeshore Theater
Yes, Judy Tenuta is still doing stand-up, and she's performing for two nights at the Lakeshore Theater (3175 N. Broadway, at Belmont). Her shows are tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm, tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Lakeshore Theater Website.
Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a week-long run of the 2008 documentary Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect, starting tonight at 7:45pm. The film runs at the Film Center through Thursday, June 18; see the Film Center's Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2800.
Milton Glaser: To Inform and Delight @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a week-long run of the 2008 documentary Milton Glaser: To Inform and Delight, a look at the New York designer. The film starts tonight at 6:15pm and runs through Thursday, June 18; see the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2800.
Little Dead Riding Hood @ Athenaeum Theatre
Chicago Tap Theatre presents Little Dead Riding Hood, a "Fairy Tale Tap Dance Opera" that explores what happens when fairy tale characters discover themselves after tiring of acting out the same old stories. Tonight at 8pm, the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. Tickets range from $18 to $30. Call CTT at (773) 655-1175 or the theatre at (773) 935-6860 for more info.
The Art of Preservation Benefit
Preservation Chicago's spring fundraiser, "The Art of Preservation," takes place from 5:30 to 8:30pm tonight at 1835 S. Halsted Street in the Pilsen art district. Drinks and food from Pilsen restaurants will be provided, along with music by local Latin band Son Del Viento. Tickets are available for $25 in advance from http://www.preservationchicago.org or $30 at the door. Call (773) 334-8800 or email info@preservationchicago.org for more information.
Gold Coast Film Fest
The fifth annual Gold Coast Film Fest takes place tonight at the Royal George Theater (1641 N. Halsted). The fest features underground films, including a mockumentary called "The Golden Spoon," shot by restaurateur Kevin Boehm. A pre-event starts at Landmark Grill & Lounge (1633 N. Halsted) at 6pm, with the main show getting underway at 7:30. Tickets cost $35 (includes two well drinks at the pre-party) and can be ordered online.
Japanese Gourmet Fair @ Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Marketplace's gourmet fair continues till Sunday (6/14), with Japanese sweets and snacks that rarely cross the Pacific--unless you have a Japanese relative who sends out care packages. Although the Chicago store will have a smaller selection than the stores on the coasts, it'll have takoyaki (creamy dough balls with octopus and a special sauce), sweet potato & apple pies from a well-known bakery, specialty fish cakes and traditional Japanese sweets, and more. The gourmet fair goes on during the usual store hours of between 9 am and 8 pm. Mitsuwa is located at 100 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights.
Q-Tip and DJ Z-Trip @ House of Blues
Q-Tip and DJ Z-Trip (who brought us Obama Mix: Party for Change and Victory Lap: The Obama Mix Pt. 2) star in Bacardi's Chicago stop on their B-LIVE concert tour. For more information and tickets visit Bacardi's website. 329 N. Dearborn, 9pm.
Ribfest
Chicago street fest season is in full swing and local favorites OFFICE and Tom Schraeder are among the standout acts performing tonight at Ribfest. The weekend's full line-up and set times can be found in our music section, Transmission. Ribfest takes place at the intersections of Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen.
