The Gapers Block Party @ Metro

Our annual Gapers Block Party is finally here! And this year it's bigger and better than ever -- we're taking over the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Sept. 4 from 7 8pm till close! The lineup features Nikki Lynette, The Hood Internet, Blane Fonda (featuring ex-members of The Sapiens) and Panda Riot -- plus plenty of other fun stuff! Best of all, the show is FREE if you get in before 9:30pm! Tickets are just $6 after 9:30pm or in advance through Metro website or ticket office. Look forward to seeing you there!

Speedy J @ Smartbar

Smart Bar in association with In Your System & Electric Deluxe welcome...

SPEEDY J
JOHN JOHR
JOHNNY ARMSTRONG
DROOPY

Tickets: $10 before midnight, $15 after midnight
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

Hot Beans Delivers - A Comedic Cabaret Experience

Self-proclaimed 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: Tonight (and all Friday nights) @ 8pm - 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

More information here or in Mechanics.

Interview Show @ Hideout

Mark Bazer's The Interview Show returns to The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm. Guests this month include actor Joey Slotnick, author Claire Zulkey and encased meat purveyor Doug Sohn. Admission is $5. 21+

Chicago Luxury Ice Cream Festival

The Chicago Luxury Ice Cream Festival takes place tonight from 7pm to 10pm at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr. More than a dozen local creameries and micro-creameries will offer samples of their products, several pastry chefs will do cooking demonstrations, and more ice cream fun will be had. Tickets are $25.