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TODAY
Saturday, April 27
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, November 14 2010
Shut Up and Laugh @ Abbey Pub
Local comedy veterans Cynthia Levin (ABC, Comedy Central, BET), Jeanie Doogan (The Improv, Zanies), and Emily Lake (The Improv, Mikey O Productions) present the first in a recurring series of Sunday evening shows called Shut Up and Laugh. The show begins at 7:30 pm at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace St. The show is 21+.
RRIICCEE @ Lincoln Hall
Featuring Vincent Gallo, RRIICCEE is about composing and performing music at the same time, yet it is not quite improvisation. If you are familiar with the score for Buffalo '66 or with Gallo's When, and if you found his work striking before, tonight would be a good time to see and hear new music happen, to walk in with little expectations, to leave with an air of surprise. RRIICCEE at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave, at 8pm. Tickets are $20. 21+
Wine 101 @ Cellar Rat
Don't know cabernet sauvignon from sauvignon blanc, or the difference between a nose and a finish? Not sure what to take to that BYOB, or to pair with your dinner tonight? Sounds like you need to sign up for Wine 101 at Cellar Rat. Learn how to match food with wine, describe what you like, and get the most bang for your buck, whether at a wine shop or restaurant. The class, which of course includes tasting, costs $25 and starts at 5:30pm. Cellar Rat is located at 1811 W. North Avenue.
Rhymefest & Lupe Fiasco @ The Shrine
Che "Rhymefest" Smith kicks off his aldermanic campaign with a concert at The Shrine, 2109 S. Wabash Ave. Lupe Fiasco, DJ Tony Sculfield with DJ Reddy Rock, and DJ 33-1/3 open. Tickets are $35, $75 for VIP. Doors open at 9pm.
King Hippo & Gogo @ Crocodile
Chicago sound providers King Hippo & Gogo spin their "No Tomorrow" super set at Crocodile (1540 N. Milwaukee Ave) tonight from 10pm-2am. The mix includes: deep disco, boogie, downtempo, hip hop, soul funk and rock. 21+
