Facets Night School: Lucio Fulci's Zombie

Facets Cinematheque continues its Night School screenings in October with screenings of classic horror films Tonight's film is Lucio Fulci's disturbing 1979 Zombie and includes a pre-screening lecture and Q&A session after the film. The screening is at midnight, and admission is $5. See the Facets Night School page for a complete schedule. Facets: 1517 W. Fullterton (near Ashland). (773) 281-9075.

Jonathan Coulton @ Park West

If you enjoy songs about life as a computer programmer, your co-worker turning into a zombie or the wonders of Ikea then head on over to Park West tonight. Geek-rock superstar Jonathan Coulton plays in support of his new live CD/DVD entitled Best. Concert. Ever. Comedy musical duo Paul and Storm open. Tickets are $20 and can be found here. Park West is located at 322 W. Armitage (773) 929-1322. The show starts at 8.

Regroup 1: New Works by Tara Grunwald + Dance Party

Join us for an exhibition of original works by Tara Grunwald of TGDesigns. Ai Lounge (358 W. Ontario), 9pm.

Free before midnight, $10 afterward or $7 after midnight with RSVP at http://www.going.com/regrouptaragrunwald. Valet: $10 all night. Late night sushi menu.

DJs:

Liz Revision (subVariant) [IDM | Chill | Blippy Minimal Techno]
Buckfever [Electro]
DJ Rick [Glitchy Tech-step]
DJ 7 [House | Baltimore Club]

Presented by subVariant & Inkline

9pm-3am

Artist Reception: 9-12am (Free)

21+

Official Site: http://www.subvariant.com

Handmade Market

Handmade Market returns to the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., again today from noon to 4pm. Browse crafts and artwork from local folks while perhaps enjoying a beer from the bar. 21+, except for parents with kids.

18th Annual Harvest Festival

Celebrate the new autumn season at North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., today and tomorrow at the 18th Annual Harvest Festival from 10am to 3pm.

This free fall celebration will have a scarecrow building contest, storytelling, live music, a farmer's market, tours throughout the Nature Center's preserve, and seasonal food and refreshments available for sale. There is no registration required for this family-friendly event, open to all ages.

Magical Exploding Boy

Neo-Futurist Dean Evans presents a darkly comic physical performance that reaches beyond the limits of language to turn the conventions of mime and clown on their heads. From a child with mind control powers, to an amoeba struggling for life, to a man cast helplessly adrift in outer space, this unique new show transforms space to present an original story with a refreshingly offbeat and existential voice all its own.
For tickets: magicalexplodingboy.com
3421 W. Fullerton
October 10, 11, 16, 17 at 8pm

VeganMania Festival @ Pulaski Park

It's not bad-- in fact, vegan food is quite delicious and leaves none of the heavy greasiness of their meaty counterparts. If you're a convert (or merely curious), head to Pulaski Park today for VeganMania Festival, where you'll get information and samples galore of the non-meat and non-dairy persuasion. Entertainment, too! Event runs 10am-4pm at 1419 W Blackhawk. Admission free.

Second City/Third Person @ Book Cellar

This month, the third person focused Second City/Third Person reading series welcomes another batch of local authors for their third person narratives about life in the Second City. Hosted by Brian Costello. Free at 7pm at the Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Mark Allen Boone @ Legler Branch Library

Mark Allen Boone, author of The Demise of Luleta Jones, comes to the Legler Branch Library to read from and discuss his work. Free at 2pm at 115 S. Pulaski Rd. Call 312-746-7730 for more information.

Music Box Massacre 5

The Music Box Theatre and Movieside Film Festival present Music Box Massacre 5, a 24-hour festival of horror movies. This year's special guest is director Stuart Gordon (Reanimator, From Beyond); also to be features at the festival are dealer tables, prizes, costume contests, raffles, and more scary fun than you can shake a severed hand at. The festival starts today at noon, and runs through tomorrow at noon. Tickets are $33 at the door, or $27 in advance from Brown Paper Tickets. For more information please see the Movieside MySpace page. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Riot Fest: NOFX @ Congress Theater

Riot Fest 2009 is bringing us a huge line-up at the Congress Theater tonight, with California's NOFX as the headlining act. Also on the roster are Cock Sparrer, the reunion of 88 Fingers Louie, Street Dogs, Youth Brigade, Shot Baker, and Off With Their Heads. The show is all ages with doors at 4pm. The Congress Theater is located at 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here, however there are several other ticketing options if you plan on attending more than one day of Riot Fest. Check out our preview of the festival here.

The Hunnert Car Pileup

The Chrome Czars Motor Club presents the eighth annual Hunnert Car Pileup "The Midwest's Greasiest Hot Rod Show," today at the historic Grundy County Speedway and fairgrounds in Morris. Featuring some of the Midwest's best examples of traditional style hot rods and Kustom Kulture, this is the show for the truly hardcore enthusiast, last years show drew 1200 rods, customs and motorcycles. Fast cars, fast women and fast music (full band lineup here) Admission for spectators is $5 and $20 for cars/trucks/motorcycles meeting criteria. Gates open at 9am.

Anna Ternheim, Asobi Seksu, Loney Dear @ Bottom Lounge

Brooklyn's Asobi Seksu join Swedes Anna Ternheim and Lonely, Dear tonight at Bottom Lounge (1375 W. Lake). The 18+ show starts at 8pm and tickets are $15.