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TODAY
Tuesday, April 23
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, August 07 2009
Interview Show w/Rick Bayless, Kidz in the Hall
Celebchef Rick Bayless, hip hop duo Kidz in the Hall, author and Onion AV Club critic Nathan Rabi, and monologist Susan McLaughlin Karp appear on The Interview Show hosted by Red Eye columnist Mark Bazer tonight at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 6:30-8pm. Admission $5. 21+
Silent Summer Film Festival: Harold Loyd's Girl Shy
The Silent Film Society of Chicago's Silent Film Festival continues this evening with a screening of Harold Loyd's 1924 film Girl Shy. The screening happens tonight at 8pm at the Portage Theater (4050 N. Milwaukee) and will feature live organ accompaniment. Tickets are $12 at the door. For more information call (773)736-4050.
Crookers w/Major Lazer, Simian Mobile Disco, Bloody Beetroots, Kid Cudi, Amanda Blank and Willy Joy
Lollapalooza means that everyone and their mother is in town, and probably want to make the most of their time here beyond an hour in Grant Park. They boys of Dark Wave Disco host a calvacade of stars at the Congress on Friday night, with Italian remixers du jour Crookers headlining and a mysterious Major Lazer (Soundsystem) just underneath them (be prepared for an absent Diplo, Switch or both)? Rounding out the bill is buzz-peaking Kanye protege Kid Cudi, Philly rap diva Amanda Blank, Italians Bloody Beetroots and Chicagoan Willy Joy. Tickets run $25. When you have this many people, your afterparty has to start a little early, so doors open at 8.
Asher Roth Peter Bjorn & John @ Cubby Bear
Asher Roth Peter Bjorn & John and Hollywood Holt team up for a free show at Cubby Bear as part of the Official Lollapalooza Aftershows. Register here for a chance to win a pair of tickets through Q101. Since the change happened so last minute, no tickets are required and the show is FREE. 1059 W. Addison. Doors @ 10pm. 21+
Lykke Li @ Bottom Lounge
Lykke Li will take the stage tonight at Bottom Lounge along with Miike Snow and Esser in one of Lollapalooza's Official Aftershows. Tickets are $20. 1375 W. Lake. Doors @9pm. 21+
Delta Spirit @ Schubas
Delta Spirit and Other Lives perform tonight at Schubas as one of Lollapalooza's Official Aftershows. Old Lights will also play. Tickets are $15. 3159 N. Southport. Doors @ 10pm. 21+
TV on the Radio @ Double Door (Sold Out)
TV on the Radio play a special Lollapalooza Aftershow show tonight at Double Door. The show is also a healthcare benefit for Colleen Malone. Chairlift also plays. 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. Doors @ 10pm. 21 & up. Sold Out.
Band of Horses @ House of Blues (Sold Out)
Band of Horses and Cass McCombs hit the stage at House of Blues tonight as one of Lollapalooza's Official Aftershows. 329 N. Dearborn. Doors @ 10pm. 17 & up. Sold Out.
Arctic Monkeys @ Metro (Sold Out)
Arctic Monkeys and Modey Lemon take to the stage tonight at Metro as one of Lollapalooza's Official Aftershows. 3730 N. Clark St. Doors @10pm. 18 &up. Sold out.
North American Wildlife @ Family Room
The Post Family hosts North American Wildlife, "an assembly of conceptual artists working across all plat forms of visual, sound and multimedia installations," at The Family Room, 1821 W. Hubbard St., tonight from 6pm to 12:30am. Free.
Chicago Artists' Coalition Gallery Opening
Chicago Artists' Coalition inaugurates its new gallery space at 2010 W. Pierce St. with a group show of member artists, including Anthony Adcock, Maricarmen Pizano, Jennifer Bisbing, Loren Robare, Robert Brasher, Richard Shipps, Meredith Dytch, Michael E. Smith, Julian Gordon, Jun-Jun C.Sta.Ana, Juliette Herwitt, Jeff Stevenson, Diane Huff, Allison Svoboda, Barbara Krol, Darren Thompson, K.A. Letts, Vanessa Vargas, Lucy Mueller, Erin Waser, Jonah Ortiz and Serene Wise. The reception is from 5pm to 8pm tonight; the show runs through Aug. 30. Free.
Labfest! Warren Park
Science Chicago brings their Labfest! to Warren Park (6601 N. Western Ave.) today from 11am-3pm. Held rain or shine, this event features several hands-on science-related activities and crafts for the entire family. Free.
Oak Park Library Annual Book Fair
The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library are holding their 39th Annual Book Fair. Come peruse 100,000 books, from childrens' to cooking to history to romance and more. Hardcovers are priced at $2 and paperbacks are priced at $.50. The fair starts today, 6pm-10pm, with a $5 entry fee (there will be no entry fee on Saturday), at Oak Park River Forest High School, 201 N. Socille Ave. in Oak Park. Call 708-383-8200 for more information.
Lollapalooza @ Grant Park
Chicago's own Lollapalooza rocks Grant Park again for a fifth year. Tonight's headliners are Kings of Leon and Depeche Mode. The music festival runs from 11am to 10pm. Three-day and single-day passes are available on Lollapalooza's website.
