Facets Night School: Symbiopsychotaxiplasm

Facets Cinematheque presents Facets Night School, a series of great cult films screening Saturdays at midnight through June 27. Tonight's film is the counter-culture classic Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One, with a discussion of the film hosted by Facets' Amy Boyd. Admission is $5, and you can get a $40 pass for all of the films in this series through Ticketweb. Facets: 1517 W. Fullerton. (773) 281-0075.

Geek Prom

Yes, that's right, Geek Prom is tonight! Hosted at the Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St., Geek Prom features music, dancing, and "some sort of contest based on physical appearance, but we promise that it won't be excruciating or embarrassing!" Plus a show of DIY gadgets and hacks from hosts Pumping Station: One. Tickets are $15 for couples, $10 for singles.

Worldwide Knit In Public Weekend

There are three different Chicago-area events where you can whip out those sticks and get jiggy with the knitting while in public. Shocking, I know! You have your option of meeting at Millennium Park, Welles Park, or on Metra from Crystal Lake to Chicago. Check out the links for more exact times and locations. Only you can remove the shameful stigma of knitting by doing it in public for everyone to see.

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 8:00 p.m., 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.

Absolut Sexy Show @ Exit

Vaudezilla brings Chicago another night of good old fashioned burlesque tonight at the Absolut Sexy Show at Exit (1315 W North Ave; 773-395-2700). The free event will feature two different shows at 11pm and 1am, a punk rock red carpet, and some of the best burlesque dancers the Windy City has to offer including Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, and Maria May I. For a full list of all the bawdy broads performing and more details, visit Vaudezilla's website.

Old Town Art Fair @ Old Town Triangle

Check out one of the oldest juried art fairs in the country this weekend as the Old Town Art Fair celebrates 60 years. This year the fair will feature 260 exhibitors, entertainment, food, children's activities and a self-guided garden tour. Suggested donation is $7 -- children 12 and under are free. The fair is located at 1763 N. North Park and is open from 10am-6pm today and tomorrow.

Windy City Gay Idol Finals

The finals for Windy City Gay Idol are today at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St. Doors open at 1pm, competition begins at 4pm. Your $10 cover included one free drink. 21+ More info here

UFC's Clay Guida at Bennigan's

UFC fighter, Clay "the Carpenter" Guida will be at Bennigan's on Michigan Avenue. Guida, who trains in Tinley Park, will show up at 9 pm to meet fans and promote his fight against Diego "the Nightmare" Sanchez at the Ultimate Fighter Season 9 finale.

"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 12pm-3pm. For more information call: (312) 446-2034.

I AM Fest at Congress Theater

We just previewed the local music and art festival I AM Fest that is happening this weekend in Transmission. Check it out to get your fix of local music, art, photography, and film.

I AM Fest is this weekend, Saturday June 13th, at the Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee. The festival is 17+ and doors open at 11am with music starting at 12:30pm. Advance tickets are $15, day of the show tickets are $20.

Errol Flynn in Captain Blood @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre brings back its weekend classic film matinees this month with a tribute to swashbuckler Errol Flynn, in honor of this 100th birthday. This weekend's film is Captain Blood, the 1935 film that made Flynn famous. The film screens today and Sunday at 11:30am. For a complete listing of films in this series and ticket information, see the Music Box Website. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Phoenix @ Park West

Phoenix made a big splash last month with their newest album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix and their single "1901" (which was remixed by just about every artist this side of the Atlantic). The French electro-rockers come to the Park West tonight with rock band Amazing Baby. 8pm. 322 W. Armitage. Sold Out.

Ribfest

Chicago street fest season is in full swing. Today Margot and the Nuclear So & So's and locals Walter Meego headline a day full of great music 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.

Second City/Third Person Reading Series

The second installment of the Second City/Third Person Reading Series features local authors Megan Stielstra, James Kennedy and David Peak. Free at 7pm at the Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Harold Arts Rummage Sale @ Heaven Gallery

No more bargaining with church ladies and digging through overcrowded thrift store racks. This weekend, skip the typical second-hand scene and check out the Harold Arts Recession Resuscitation Rummage Sale at Heaven Gallery, 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave, 2nd floor, from 11am until 5pm. They've promised to have "first-rate vintage and thrift clothing and accessories, homemade goods, and unique art," and some of the proceeds benefit the Harold Arts residency program. And hey -- you don't have to get up at 6am for it.

Food of the Philippines: Two Perspectives @ Lexington College

Join Kristine Subido (Executive Chef, Wave Restaurant) and Janet Rausa Fuller (Food Editor, Sun-Times) today from 10am to Noon at Lexington College (310 S. Peoria Street-free parking) to talk about their perspectives as Filipinos and their take on the country's native food. Samples and discussion are on the menu. Tickets are $3/$5. RSVP required.