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Saturday, August 21 2010
Neon Marshmallow Fest day 3 @ Viaduct Theater
Day three of the four-day noise/experimental Neon Marshmallow Festival begins tonight at the Viaduct Theater (3111 N. Western Ave.). Today is actually two shows in one: the first performance begins at noon and lasts until 6:00 p.m., while the second starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are sold separately for both, and are considered two separate events. Tickets (both single-event and four-day) at www.neonmarshmallowfest.com. Saturday afternoon's acts include Burning Star Core, U.S. Girls, Regression (featuring Nate Young of Wolf Eyes), and collaborations between Astral Social Club & Carlos Giffoni, Cornucopia & Telecult Powers, nmperign & Jason Lescalleet, and more. Saturday evening's performance includes Pedestrian Deposit, Noveller, unFACT (David Sims of the Jesus Lizard), Dead Machines, Excepter, and more. More info at Transmission.
Taste of the Neighborhoods Tour
The City hosts a tour today of the eats representing selected neighborhoods around Chicago--Greek on Halsted, Italian on Taylor, South side BBQ, Middle Eastern in Albany Park--and you can join them! The Taste of the Neighborhoods tour series meets monthly; destinations are announced a few weeks before the tour, so contact the City to find out what's on the menu for today.
Superstars of Burlesque @ The Music Box Theatre
Chicago's favorite sweetheart Michelle L'amour's Superstars of Burlesque continues this Saturday night, August 21st, at The Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport). The show features an all-star lineup with every act carrying a winning title including the Chicago Starlets (2010 World's Best Burlesque Group), Hot Toddy (2009 King of Boylesque), and Michelle L'amour herself, Queen of Burlesque 2005. The doors open at 10pm and the fun starts at 10:30pm. Tickets are $20 or two for $35. For more details, a complete line-up of acts, and to buy tickets, visit their website.
Socio-Analytical Perspectives on Gender Culture Through Dance @ Links Hall
Newly-formed dance company Under Construction Dance Project premieres Socio-Analytical Perspectives on Gender Culture Through Dance at Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield Ave. The performance, a collaborative cultural examination of sex and gender roles in society, begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for students and seniors. You can purchase them advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117836.
Daredevils' Hamlet opening @ Neo-Futurarium
The Neo-Futurists kick off their 2010-11 series with Daredevils' Hamlet, a combination of the Shakespeare play and the Neos' 2005 show Daredevils, which featured a cast going through a series of physical and emotional stunts & challenges. Daredevils' Hamlet opens tonight at the Neo-Futurarium, and runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through September 25. Shows are at 8pm on all nights. Tickets are $15, $10 for students/seniors with ID, or pay-what-you-can on Thursday nights. See the Neo-Futurists' Website for full details and to purchase tickets. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland (at Foster). (773) 275-5255.
Two-Hour Comedy Hour @ Gallery Cabaret
Comedian Bill Cruz hosts this week's Two-Hour Comedy Hour. The weekly standup comedy showcase also features standup comedians Danny Kallas, Trey Mowder, Mike Glazer and two surprise comedians. This free show features a different lineup 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.
Encyclopedia Show @ Vittum Theatre
Chicago Slam Works brings you the best of The Encyclopedia Show, a regular series of artists and writers presenting a verbal encyclopedia entry. Today's show features a dozen faces from the past season of the show, including Rachel Claff, Joel Chmara, Amy Johnson, Mike Argol, Diana Slickman, and many more. The show starts tonight at 7:30pm at the Vittum Theatre (1012 N. Noble Street); tickets are $6 at the door.
Grigsby Award for Excellence in the Art of Solo Performance @ Theater Wit
On the final day of Lifeline Theater and Live Bait Theater's annual Fillet of Solo Festival, Tekki Lomnicki will be presented with the Grigsby Award for Excellence in the Art of Solo Performance at Theater Wit (1229 W. Belmont). Beginning at 7pm, Ms. Lomnicki will be recognized for her achievements and talent, and celebrated with an industry roast. Tickets are $50 for VIP, $35 for regular admission, for more information call (773) 761-4477 or visit Lifeline Theater.
Summer Storm @ Doc Films, U of C
Doc Films presents a screening of Summer Storm, Douglas Sirk's first feature from 1944. A dangerous love story and a dangerous crime fill this story based on a novel by Chekhov. Screenings are at 7pm, and 9:15pm. Doc Films, University of Chicago, 1212 East 59th Street. $5.
Tarantino Double Feature @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center continues its Quentin Tarantino retrospective with a double feature: Pulp Fiction at 3pm; and Howard Hawks' His Girl Friday (on the list of Tarantino's favorite films) at 6pm. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
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.
Creature Saturday Night Feature @ The Portage Theater
The Portage Theater (4050 N. Milwaukee) is screening classic horror/sci-fi films all day long. The lineup includes: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein; The Man of a Thousand Faces; The Invisible Man; and Plan 9 From Outer Space. Screenings begin at 3pm; watch all four films for $10, $5 for kids. Doors open at 1pm. For more info call (773) 875-7582 or visit The Portage Theater.
Active Transportation Alliance Bike and Dine Tour
Want to bike and eat around Batavia? Join the Fox Valley Cycling Club today for the Bike and Dine Tour, which is organized by the Active Transportation Alliance. 11am-4pm, begins here.
Tamale Hut Reading Series @ Tamale Hut Cafe
Head on out to the near west suburbs tonight for the Tamale Hut Reading Series. Columbia MFA candidate Jenny Seay hosts this always welcoming, roughly monthly event. This Saturday's featured reader is Andrew Reilly, an ensemble member of 2nd Story. Visitors encouraged to get scribblin' and participate in the open mic. Tamales are buy two, get one free, and the event is BYOB, making for a cheap date. About three miles from Brookfield Zoo, so make a day of it. Tamale Hut Cafe, 8300 W. Cermak Road, North Riverside, 7pm.
Sappho's Salon @ Women and Children First
Tonight Women and Children First hosts Sappho's Salon: A Provocative Night of Lesbian Diversions. This month's installement features humorist Fay Jacobs, author of As I Lay Frying and Fried and True: Tales from Rehoboth Beach, collections of newspaper columns chronicling life in the gay-friendly resort town of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Singer Ellen Rosner brings the voice Windy City Times describes as "a young Chrissie Hynde, Chris Isaak or Melissa Etheridge." DJ SpinNikki plays eclectic music between sets to keep things rollin'. Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., 7:30pm. Cost is $7-$10 sliding scale, food and wine included. Door proceeds to benefit the artists and the Women's Voices Fund.
Grant Park Orchestra Presents Mahler: Symphony No. 2 @ Millennium Park
Tonight the Grant Park Music Festival presents Mahler: Symphony No. 2. This masterpiece is among music's most monumental experiences. This season-ending program is also a special celebration of Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar's 10th Anniversary with the Grant Park Music Festival. 7:30pm. Pritzker Pavilion. Free.
Screaming Females @ Schubas
Screaming Females from New Brunswick, NJ were touring and touring last year to support their third, critically acclaimed album,Power Move (Don Giovanni Records). Their live energy can power a dance floor, and tonight they will perform at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, on Aug. 21 at 9pm. Tickets are only $8!
"Dance for Life" 2010 @ Harris Theater
Each year, Dance for Life raises money for HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs. This year's benefit will feature dancers from Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, River North Chicago Dance Company, and Thodos Dance Chicago.Dance for Life takes place at 7:30 pm at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr. Performance-only tickets are $75 each. Tickets including the Gala Reception, which begins at 5 pm on the Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace above the Harris Theater, begin at $150. To reserve tickets, call 312-922-5812 or visit www.danceforlifechicago.com.
