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TODAY
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BY DAY
Thursday, April 01 2010
FKA: Tron vs. Hipsters @ Big Chicks
Ride your lightcycle, wear your skinny jeans and get your dance on! FKA (Formerly Known As) is a gathering for trans men and trans women, their chasers, queers and allies, movers and/or shakers. Billed as "the most inclusive/insouciant/indecent dance party to hit the North Side. No cover. 9pm-2am. 5024 N Sheridan.
Let's Get Free @ DuSable Museum
The DuSable Museum of African-American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., welcomes Paul Butler, author of Let's Get Free: A Hip Hop Theory of Justice, tonight from 7pm-9pm. Butler, who is also a litigator, will discuss his book, which examines a variety of topics that explores the relationship between hip hop music and African-American youth. This event is free and is open to the public.
The Diary of Anne Frank @ Harold Washington Library
The Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., presents a free film screening at 6pm tonight of the first hour of PBS's "MASTERPIECE" Classic adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. Held in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, the screening will be followed by a panel discussion led by executive producer, Rebecca Eaton. All seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 5pm.
Spoon @ Aragon
Spoon plays at The Aragon tonight on the heels of their newest album Transference. The album was self produced by the band and has so far turned out to be a love-it or hate-it album, since it's such a departure from the pop-centric quality of their last full length, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. Deerhunter and Micachu & the Shapes also play. Tickets are $24.75. 1106 W. Lawrence.
Miles Kurosky @ Schubas
San Francisco's Beulah had a dazzling career with critical acclaim and moderate commercial success before calling it quits in 2004. Every album was better than its predecessor and rarely did they repeat themselves. Their indie-rock sound landed them with contemporaries as part of Elephant 6. This year bandleader Miles Kurosky has returned to music with some solo output that echoes Beulah in numerous ways, such as the contrast between its summery pop music and downbeat subject matter. It's a winning combination for Kurosky, though. He performs at Schubas at 9pm. The show's 21+ and $12. Schubas is on the southeast corner of Belmont & Southport. Tickets are available at the venue's website.
World Kitchen Learning Series: The Perfect Egg
Learn how to cook an egg and eggy dishes properly tonight at The Perfect Egg class. which is part of the World Kitchen learning series offered by the City of Chicago. Class runs 6-8:30pm at Gallery 37 for the Arts, 55 East Randolph. Pre-registration required; admission is $30.
