Facets Night School: [Rec]

Facets Cinematheque continues its Night School screenings in October with screenings of classic horror films Tonight's film is the recent Spanish horror film [Rec] 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.

Mike Perry Viewing Party @ Renegade Handmade

Renegade Handmade (1924 W. Division) hosts a viewing party for Mike Perry's InSound 10 Classic silkscreen posters tonight from 7pm to 9pm. The artwork, rock posters for punk, new-wave, and indie bands, will be displayed through Tuesday November 17th. Free beer and wine will be served and T-shirts and tote bags featuring Perry's work will be available for sale. For more information visit Renegade Handmade's blog.

Nerd-O-Ween @ Flounders Bar and Grill

Get your geek on with the Chicago Nerd Social Club for Nerd-O-Ween. Break out your nerd finest to compete for prizes in four costume contests: * Best Overall Costume * Most Unique Costume * Nerdiest Costume * Silliest Costume The fun starts at 7pm at Flounders Bar and Grill, 2201 N. Clybourn Ave. Tickets cost $10 and are for sale on-line.

Rob Carter Opening @ ebersmoore Gallery

Photographer and video artist Rob Carter's first US solo exhibition, "Stone on Stone," opens tonight at ebersmoore. The work employs stop motion animation, time-lapse video and photographic 're-constructions' to spotlight the iconic and political structures in our urban environment, especially sports stadia, skyscrapers, churches, and other historical landmarks. ebersmoore Gallery is located at 213 N. Morgan, #3C. The opening is from 6-8pm, and the show will stay up through November 28. For more information, call (312) 772-3021.

Mrs. Gruber's Ding Dong School

Easily the best Robot vs. Dinosaur show to date, Mrs. Gruber's Ding Dong School takes the audience through a twisted, rollicking day at an academy run by a doddering but feisty schoolmarm with an age-addled brain and a passion for expanding young minds. Spot on casting, warped sensibilities and imaginative puppetry give it a Wonder Showzen feel, without a hint of a knock-off. Tickets are $15, and the show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm through Nov. 21 at Gorilla Tango, 1919 N. Milwaukee (right under the Western Blue Line stop). For tickets, call 773-598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com.

Exquisite: A Series of Corpses

Following in the tradition of exquisite corpse parlor games, Plastique Press and the Near Northwest Arts Council have developed this interactive poetry/visual art series, in which visual artists, poets, and writers collectively assemble a collection of words and/or images in one event. It takes place in the upstairs of St. Paul's Cultural Center (2215 W. North Ave.) from 7-11 PM. Additionally, CIMMFest will be showing short films on the lower level. Free. Costumes welcome. For more information contact Lauren Levato at Plastique Press at 773-640-4522 or Laura Weathered at the Arts Council at 773-278-7677.

Chromeo w/ Crystal Castles & Boys Noize @ Congress Theater

Canadians Chromeo and Crystal Castles and Germany's Boys Noize bring pre-Halloween electro madness to the Congress Theater (2135 N. Milwaukee Ave) tonight at 7pm. Tickets are $35. 17+