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Thursday, March 28

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History of Pastry with Gale Gand @ Kendall College

Pastry chef extraordinaire Gale Gand will talk about the history of pastry at Kendall College (900 North Branch) today at 10am. Admission $3-5; free parking. Event sponsored by Culinary Historians of Chicago; RSVP via email.

Lampo Presents Lionel Marchetti @ Graham Foundation, Madlener House

The French Musique Concrete composer Lionel Marchetti, at once inscrutable and endlessly fascinating, will perform at the Graham Foundation, Madlener House (4 West Burton Place, Chicago). Cost is FREE, but space is limited -- RSVP to rsvp@grahamfoundation.org for tickets. For more information, visit the Lampo web site.

International Summer Screenings @ Chicago Cultural Center

The Chicago Cultural Center (in conjunction with Cinema/Chicago) continues its International Summer Screenings Program with Cape No. 7 (Hái-kak chhit-ho), the highest-grossing Taiwanese film ever. Catch the film at 2 p.m. Chicago Cultural Center: 78 E. Washington St. (312) 744-6630. Free.

Hyde Park Community Art Fair

The annual Hyde Park Community Art Fair will feature art and crafts from a variety of artists and vendors. The event takes place on June 5 & 6. 5700 S. Kimbark Ave. (773) 870-0395.

Do Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale

The Do Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale combines the booking talent of the Empty Bottle and House Call Entertainment with the vending of the Division St. boutiques and eateries from Ashland to Leavitt. Today's music includes headliners the Hood Internet and Night Marchers. Other notables include locals Pelican, Sybris, Bailiff and CoCoComa, as well as Champaign's Headlights, among others. The fest runs from noon until 10pm. A $5 donation gets you in (and supports local non-profits).

Beer Hoptacular @ Aragon

Sample over 200 craft beers at Beer Hoptacular, which runs today at the Aragon Ballroom, 1106 West Lawrence. Food, entertainment, and educational sessions (drunks need to learn, too!) about the art of beer await you. Tickets $45 ($55 at the door). Runs 1:00-5:00pm and 6:30-10:30pm.

World Kitchen Learning Series: Dine Like an Egyptian

As follow-up to the June 3 lecture at the Oriental Institute, learn to cook with the same ingredients of ancient Egypt at this 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.

Fork and the Road Blue Plate Special Tour

Join Fork and the Road to explore classic American diner deliciousness with this progressive meal by bike. Fuel up with some hearty chili on the South Side. Next, savor some soulful fried chicken and biscuits at a culinary landmark of the Civil Rights Movement. End the day with a fine slice of pie. The two-wheeled adventure runs from noon to 5:30pm, and begins and ends at Intelligentsia Millennium Park Coffeebar (53 E. Randolph St.) Cost is $50 per person, which includes food but not beverages. Visit www.forkandtheroad.com to make reservations.

Two-Hour Comedy Hour @ Gallery Cabaret

This week's Two-Hour Comedy Hour, hosted by Trey Mowder, features comedians Dan Polydoris, Michael Sanchez, Eliot Rahal, Joe Kwaczala and Dara Katz. 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.

Free Workshops @ Lillstreet Art Center Open House

Workshops in various media for both adults and children are being held today at the Lillstreet Art Center Open House. Check out the Lillstreet website for more information on workshop times, and be sure to swing by for free snacks and a tour through the facility as well! Lillstreet Art Center is located at 4401 N Ravenswood Ave.

World Quizzing Championships

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., is the Chicago venue for the 2010 World Quizzing Championships, a two-hour written test covering popular and academic trivia in the areas of culture, entertainment, history, lifestyle, media, sport, science, and world topics. More information is available here. Free.

Alex Ross @ Chicago Comics

Alex Ross is promoting his DC Comics sketchbook hardcover, Rough Justice, at Chicago Comics, 3244 North Clark St. He will be signing from 3pm to 5pm. Each attendee can have up to 4 items signed and should be there early.

Spring Trunk Show @ Galleria 1712

Join Halo Stitch and Leeba Creations this evening for cocktails and appetizers from 6pm to 10pm. This fundraiser collectively commemorates their cause, which is to create Fairly Traded jobs for women in India and raise money for Leeba Hope, a foundation which raises money for children with special needs.

Experimental Garage Sale @ Experimental Sound Studio

The Experimental Sound Studio plays host to the Experimental Garage Sale, at which circuit-bending artists will be selling their wares to the general public. Also on hand will be all kinds of electronic gear, including spare parts, electronic kits, vintage toys, etc. The sale happens today from noon to 5pm. For more information see this link at GetLoFi.com, or RSVP on Facebook. Experimental Sound Studio: 5925 N. Ravenswood.

EXHIBITION 7.06052010 @ MVSEVM

From 6pm to 10 pm, come out tonight to MVSEVM, 1626 N. California Ave. This exhibition features the work of Chad Kouri, Rachel Niffenegger, Jes Takla, Omair Hussain, Brookhart Jonquil, Robert Andrade, Luke Willard. Scott Jarrett, Carson Fisk-Vittori and Mark Beasley. For more information visit MVSEUM.

Windy City Story Slam @ Empty Bottle

Tonight is the next installment of the Windy City Story Slam, now held the first Saturday of every month at Empty Bottle. Bill Hillman, Columbia College student and 2002 Golden Gloves boxing champ, started the Slam in 2007 after being inspired by a trip to the legendary Uptown Poetry Slam at the Green Mill. Windy City Story Slam employs similar tactics - adrenaline-fueled competition, audience heckling and cheering encouraged. Past performances have included Marc Smith of the Uptown Poetry Slam and Ernest Hemingway's grandson John, author of Strange Tribe: A Family Memoir, whom Hillmann met - where else? - while running with the bulls in Pamplona. The Onion calls Windy City Story Slam "Chicago's best kept secret" and salon.com calls it "The hippest literary event this un-hip correspondent has ever attended." This Saturday's event is a fundraiser for the National Story Slam Championships on June 13, part of the Printer's Row Lit Fest. Readers TBA. June 5, Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. at 7:30pm. Admission is $5 donation, 21+.

Future Islands @ Hideout

Thrill Jockey artists Future Islands bring their experimental rock to the Hideout tonight with Lower Dens and Altered States. Tickets are $8 and music starts at 9pm. The Hideout is located at 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433. See a full preview in Transmission.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Summer Series @ Harris Theater

HDSC's Summer Series is sure to delight. The company performs at the Harris Theater at 8pm. Tickets start at $25 and may be purchased at hubbardstreetdance.com or through the HSDC ticket office at 312-850-9744.

 

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