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Thursday, July 16 2009
It Came From The Neo-Futurarium: The Naked Killer
The Neo-Futurists continue their eighth annual "film fest" It Came From The Neo-Futurarium VIII: Legend of the Neo-Futurarium tonight with a staged reading of the 1992 Hong Kong film The Naked Killer (described by Wikipedia as "Basic Instinct meets Nikita with a touch of Vertigo"), directed by Neo-Futurist founder Greg Allen. The show starts tonight at 8pm at the Neo-Futurarium (5153 N. Ashland at Foster). Tickets are $10, or $8 for students with ID and repeat customers. For more information please visit the Neo-Futurist Website or call the Neo-Hotline at (773) 275-5255.
The Entrance Band @ The Hideout
Guy Blakeslee brings his psych-rock/blues/folk trio, The Entrance Band, back to The Hideout tonight (1354 W Wabansia; 9:00pm; $10).
Red, White, and Boobs Bar Top Burlesque @ The Blue Bayou
The beautiful broads from Vaudezilla continue declaring their "independence from their clothes" tonight at 10pm. Stop by and catch their "Red, White, and Boobs" bar top burlesque at the Blue Bayou (3734 N Southport Avenue, 773 871-3300). The show is free so there's no excuse to not witness the revolution against modesty! Visit Vaudezilla's website for more details and a list of performers.
Blackhawks Rally @ United Center
Newly signed Blackhawks stars Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky will be introduced to the fans at a special welcoming rally this Thursday afternoon at the United Center. The festivities kick off at 3:30pm at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison.
Free Screening of "Food, Inc." @ Landmark Century Centre Cinema
Chipotle, of all places, is hosting a free screening of "Food, Inc." tonight at Landmark Century theater, Diversey and Clark, at 7:30pm. Get there early -- seating is first come, first served.
Dave McKean @ Challengers Comics
Artist/writer/director Dave McKean, who has collaborated with author Neil Gaiman on the film "Mirrormask" and TV series "Neverwhere", as well as on the graphic novels Mr. Punch and Sandman, will be signing at Challengers Comics (1845 N. Western Ave. 2R). Attendees can have signed ONE outside item, as well as all products purchased at the event. Prepaid attendees to the Portage Theater exhibition (going on that coming weekend) may have all purchased products signed, as well as FIVE outside items.
Invent the Future Workshop @ Riverside Township Hall
How should the region plan for the year 2040? This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will hold dozens of free public workshops called GO TO 2040 "Invent the Future". Information you contribute at these meetings will help CMAP develop a preferred scenario that will best reflect the region's desired future. Tonight’s workshop takes place from 6-8pm at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Rd., Riverside, IL. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.
Green City Market Summer BBQ Festival
Tonight from 6-8pm you'll give your appetite a workout at the Green City Market Summer BBQ Festival, which will offer a bevy of foods from the Market cooked by the best and brightest of area chefs, among them Paul Kahan of Blackbird, avec and Publican; Jason Hammel & Amalea Tshilds of Lula Café and Nightwood; Carrie Nahabedian of Naha; Paul Virant of Vie; and Spring and Green Zebra's Shawn McClain. Event is at Lincoln Park and is a benefit for Green City Market.Tickets are $60 (more for sponsorship tables).
Escada Sample Sale @ Beta Boutique
The thrifty babes at the Beta Boutique have thrown together an Escada sample sale that isn't to be missed. The sale will start today from 10am until 7pm and continue through Sunday July 19th (Sunday hours are 11am until 5pm). Over 8,000 items will be featured at the River West location (344 N. Ogden Avenue) from Fall and Winter '08 and Cruise '09. Visit the Beta Boutique's website or call (773) 276-0905 for more information.
