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TODAY
Tuesday, November 11
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, January 22 2011
World Kitchen Learning Series: Quick Dough
Learn your way to culinary riches through making bread; this class teaches the basics. Meets today from 11am-2pm at Gallery 37, 66 East Randolph. Register in advance; admission $30. Class offered through the city's World Kitchen Learning Series.
Verbow @ Schubas
Jason Narducy and Alison Chesley of Verbow perform together at Schubas tonight (3159 N. Southport) for the first time in ten years. In addition to their collaboration, Narducy has played bass for Robert Pollard, Liz Phair, Bob Mould, and his current band, Telekinesis (Merge Records). Chesley has her own solo cello project called Helen Money and has played with Poi Dog Pondering, Sufjan Stevens, Broken Social Scene, and Justin Roberts. Show starts at 8pm, tickets are $15. For more info call (773) 525-2508 or visit Schubas Tavern.
Great Directors @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents the Chicago premiere of the 2009 documentary Great Directors, a look at ten of the greatest living directors. The director of the film, Angela Ismailos, will be attending today's screening. The film screens today at 2:15pm, and again on Thursday, February 3 at 8:15pm. See the Film Center's Website for a complete schedule and more information. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Near West Side Bike Tour
Chicago Velo leads a bike tour of the near West Side today at 1pm. The tour will explore the area immediately west of the Loop, stopping by landmarks such as the Old Main Post Office, Union Station, the University of Illinois and Medical Triangle, Hull House, the Church of the Epiphany, and St. Ignatius Preparatory College. Learn about the area's history and get some exercise! Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 day of the ride. All riders must wear a helmet.
Multiplex & Wonderella @ Chicago Comics
Gordon McAlpin, creator of Multiplex (and ex-GBer), and Justin Pierce, creator of The Non-Adventures of Wonderella, will be at Chicago Comics, 3244 N. Clark St., today from 3pm to 8pm signing their latest books. More info here.
Urban Folk Circuit
The Urban Folk Circuit visits Reggie's Rock Club, 2105 S. State St., today from noon to 5pm. More than 30 local crafters sell their wares, alongside performances by Tisa Bachelder, Joey Basketball, Steve Sebby and Andrew FrancisFree. More info here.
Mini Bacon Fest @ Provenance Logan Square
As a pregame event to April's Baconfest, head to the Logan Square location of Provenance (2528 N. California Avenue) today from 3-6pm for bacon-y treats from Rich Chocolates & Candies, Brand BBQ, and Spencer's Jolly Posh British & Irish Foods.
Shoah @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a week-long run of Claude Lanzmann's epic 1985 documentary Shoah, a 10-hour examination of the Holocaust. The Film Center will be screening both parts of this film today (at 1pm and 7:15pm), and will be offering the two parts at different screening times through Thursday, February 3rd. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State Street. (312) 846-2600.
Spring Flower Show @ Lincoln Park Conservatory
Get a burst of warm color on a drab winter's day: the annual Spring Flower Show opens today at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr. The show is open daily from 9am to 5pm, and runs through May 8. Free.
