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TODAY
Saturday, October 11
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, May 29 2010
Lakesigns and The Names That Spell @ The Op Shop
Tonight at The Opportunity Shop in Hyde Park come see performances by Squat the Condos, Jesus Crisis, Lakesigns, and The Names that Spell. Show starts at 7:30. Free and open to the public.
Two-Hour Comedy Hour @ Gallery Cabaret
This week's Two-Hour Comedy Hour, hosted by Trey Mowder, features comedians Beth Stelling, Joe Motisi, Subhah Agarwal, Matt Jones and Liza Treyger. This free show features a fresh mix of comedians each week. There's no cover for the 21+ show -though a $5 donation is accepted - and it runs from 7-9 pm at Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley (near Western and Milwaukee, just off the Blue Line stop). Guests are encouraged to arrive early.
The Complete Lost Works of Samuel Beckett... @ Steppenwolf Garage
Theater Oobleck and The Neo-Futurists present a one-night-only remount of Greg Allen's show The Complete Lost Works of Samuel Beckett As Found In An Envelope (partially burned) In A Dustbin In Paris Labeled "Never to be performed. Never. Ever. EVER! Or I'll Sue! I'LL SUE FROM THE GRAVE!!!" A hilarious presentation of the late playwright's final works (or not), the show is performed tonight at Steppenwolf Garage (1624 N. Halsted, near North Avenue) at 5pm. Tickets are $15 or pay-what-you-can.
Seven Samurai @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center is running an Akira Kurosawa series through June, and this afternoon you can see one of his most famous films: Seven Samurai (1954) at 3:30pm. See the Film Center Website for full details and a schedule of the series. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
The Pentagon Saves the World @ The Pentagon
Come out tonight to the opening of The Pentagon Saves the World, from 7pm to 11pm. Featuring works in video, photography, sculpture and film by Deborah Stratman, Jim Zimpel, Jesse Avina, Daniel Baird, Jake Myers and The Pentagon Education Collective. This exhibition examines the effectiveness and importance of heroics in contemporary American culture such as the archetypes of heroic athletes, soldiers, astronauts, cowboys and other saviors. Come early for soup and beer. The Pentagon Gallery, 961 w 19th Street.
Mr. Scruff @ Green Dolphin
Squiggly-line artist and breakbeat maestro Mr. Scruff plays a 5-hour set at Green Dolphin (2200 N. Ashland St) tonight starting at 11pm. Tickets are $18. 21+
