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Sunday, May 02 2010
Rock & Roll Cinema: Live Forever @ Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle presents the latest in its series of Sunday evening rock & roll film screenings. Tonight's film is Live Forever: The Rise and Fall of Britpop from 2003, featuring music and interviews from plenty of musicians and bands from the British music scene of the 1990s. The screenin starts at 7pm, and admission is free. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western Avenue. (773) 276-3600.
Slow Food Chicago's Tea 101 @ Sweet Cakes Bakery
Slow Food Chicago sponsors a tea primer today at Sweet Cakes Bakery, 901 North Damen, from 10-11:30am. Rishi Tea will be providing the sippin', you just need to bring your mouth (for quipping, I guess). Cost $5. Advance registration required (group size is limited).
New Polish Russian Opportunity (or Not)
Poland's leading scholar of Polish-Russian History, Prof. Andrzej Nowak, gives a talk tonight at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., entitled "New Polish Russian Opportunity (or Not) after Katyn's 70th Anniversary," on the subject of whether, after centuries of painful and tragic coexistence, the two countries can or not develop a new relationship. The lecture and discussion will be followed by a complimentary reception with cash bar. Doors open at 5pm, a donation $10/$5 students and seniors is suggested. Contact info: info@chopintheatre.com or 773-278-1500 for more details.
Art Chicago, Artropolis, and NEXT Art Fairs @ Merchandise Mart
The biggest art fair in the city is this weekend at the Merchandise Mart. Kazillions of local and not-so-local artists will be on display, both established and emerging, as just about every Chicago gallery has a booth set up this weekend at the Mart to showcase their artist's work. The show is from 11-6 today and 11-4 on Monday. Tickets range from $15 to $25. Click here for details.
Bagels and Bloodies @ Monique Meloche
From 9am-noon, there is a private viewing of Monique Meloche Gallery's current exhibition, Karl Haendel & Walead Beshty,Sheree Hovsepian and Barbara Kasten, which will be on view through May 5. Bagels and bloody marys will be served. RSVP to info@moniquemeloche.com
7 (x1) SAMURAI @ Redmoon Theater
7 (x1) SAMURAI An Epic Tale, Told by an Idiot is a one-man show, performed by David Gaines. This show won Best of the Capital Fringe Fest in 2008 and runs through May 6 at Redmoon Central in West Town (1463 W Hubbard St). The show is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's The Seven Samurai. Tickets can be purchased here or call the box office at (312) 494-9509. Adults $11 and children $5 in advance.
ChicaGo Green @ Brookfield Zoo
ChicaGo Green educates and entertains about the small steps everyone can take to make a big positive impact on the environment. Explore a 40-foot CTA hybrid bus, frost organic cupcakes from Bleeding Heart Bakery, check out a fashion show, and much more. 10am - 5pm at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513, (708) 485-0263. Admission is reduced (TBA).
