Punk Trunk Show-Buy Vintage

Saturday, August 29 1-10pm
Vintage vendors LUM and Style 4 Food are hosting a trunk show along with musical acts Empty Heads, Retainers, DJ Youthinasia and DJ Willie. Also vegan treats from 143 Kitschen at 1519 N. Claremont Ave., Apt. #1 in the backyard. Please bring cash.

Naked Lunch 50th Anniversary @ ThinkArt Salon

Tonight, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the landmark William S. Burroughs novel Naked Lunch, ThinkArt Salon hosts an evening of performance, reading and art inspired by the book. Among those scheduled to appear tonight are Peter Weller (star of the David Cronenberg version of the film), poet John Giorno, local activist William Ayers, and Burroughs estate executor James Grauerholz. There will also be a preview screening of a trailer for the new documentary William S. Burroughs: A Man Within; proceeds from tonight's event will go towards the completion of the film. ThinkArt Salon is at 1530 N. Paulina, Suite F. Event runs from 5:30pm-9:30pm. For more information call (773) 252-2294.

Silent Summer Film Festival: Seventh Heaven

The Silent Film Society of Chicago's Silent Film Festival concludes this evening with a screening of the 1927 film Seventh Heaven, starring Janet Gaynor. 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.

A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge @ Book Cellar

Josh Neufeld comes to the Book Cellar to present and discuss his graphic novel A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge. The follows six New Orleans residents from the hours just before Hurricane Katrina to the aftermath of the storm. Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call (773) 293-2665 for more information.

The Ettes @ Subterranean

Take a 60's pop beat, sexy female vocals, mix in fuzzy guitar and punk and you get The Ettes. They're what the Valley of the Dolls would sound like if they woke up today, or woke up at all. See them tonight at Subterranean. Tickets are $10. 2011 W. North Ave. 9:30pm. 17+

Hot Beans Delivers: A Comedic Cabaret Experience

Self-acclaimed cabaret superstar "Frankie Beans" and her husband Benji Nelson return to the stage, serving up rousing renditions of your favorite songs with a sprinkle of comedy and a dash of sass! Get a peek inside their glamorous new lifestyle as they navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. Guaranteed to be Hot n' spicy!

When: Friday nights @ 8 PM - Aug. 7 - Sept. 11
Reservations: 773-278-1830
Tickets: $10, plus 2 drink minimum
Where: Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL, 60622

http://hotbeans.wordpress.com/about-the-show/

From Conor McCarthy - Mechanics Contributor - I saw this show last weekend. It's definitely worth the $10. Very funny, consistently entertaining, and creative. Go check it out!

Magda, Troy Pierce @ Spybar

FRIDAY AUGUST 28

MAGDA
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST
TROY PIERCE
WITH
KATE SIMKO

MAGDA
Coming into the mix under the encouragement and instruction of Dan Bell and Claude Young, Magda began djing in 1996 working her way through the underground party circuit, via promoters, such as: Syst3m, and joining the all female dj collective: Women on Wax, it was only a short while before she began appearing regularly at Detroit area events and clubs. 1999 saw Magda's initial forays into techno, electro and house evolve. Her dj sets were becoming increasingly minimal and the records in her box reflected a love of weird, challenging music. Invited by Richie Hawtin to open for him at his millennium celebration: Epok, Magda was entering a new phase in her career.

TROY PIERCE
After being raised in the cornfields of Indiana and brought up on Midwest house & techno (Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, Derrick Carter, D-Wynn), Troy became a bit jaded by ten years in New York where the struggling minimal techno scene consisted of a handful of die-hard fanatics going against the diva-tribal-teck-house of a city that has seen it's day musically.Berlin seemed like the logical solution, go to the source. As 1/3 of RUN STOP RESTORE (along with fellow Berliner Magda and Canadian Marc Houle) their first release "The Geometry E.P." (Minus #20) as well as their contribution to the Post Office # 2 (Telegraph) compilation have both been well received.

R.S.V.P. FOR FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 11:30pm!
For tables, please email joeyg@spybarchicago.com
Doors open at 10pm / 21 & up with proper i.d.

646 N. Franklin, Chicago 10pm - 4am