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Thursday, March 03 2011
Street Home Chicago: Chicago Street Musicians @ House of Blues
Chicago Street Musicians, a non-profit that supports Chicago-area street performers, is teaming up with the House of Blues (329 N. Dearborn) to put on a unique event called "Street Home Chicago: Chicago Street Musicians Live At the House of Blues." The concert will feature a handful of Chicago's most talented subway and street performers playing both their original music and covers. Nicholas Barron, a former street performer and 2007 New York Times Emerging Artist Award winner will emcee the event. Mr. Barron, founder and director of the Coalition for the Advancement of Street Art (CASA), will also present on his organization's efforts to support street art. Featured musicians include: Keithen Terrell and his band, The Keithen Terrell Banks Story; The Real Connection; Meisha Herron; and Chris James and his band, the Wall of Rhythm. Concert starts at 9pm, tickets are $10. For more info visit House of Blues, Chicago Street Musicians, or call 312-923-2000.
Opening night of Weird Girl: One-Human Show @ The Lincoln Lodge
Most one-woman shows cover unrequited love over a cup of Earl Gray and draped in a sheer bathrobe, but Mo Welch isn't your normal gal. In fact, she's kind of a Weird Girl, conveniently the title of her new "one-human show." Instead of impersonating ex-lovers or neglectful children, she busts out Larry Bird and MCs. Check out the premier at 9 p.m. at the Lincoln Lodge, 4008 N. Lincoln with comedian Cameron Esposito and international circus performer Amanda Crockett. Tickets are $10 and available here.
Erin Go Beer! Irish Pubs of Chicago
The Chicago History Museum hosts a walking tour of Irish bars and drinks (and probably drunks, too) and mini-lectures on St. Patty's Day tonight; tickets $20-25. 7pm-10pm, 1601 N. Clark St.
Word to the Mother in Logan Square
In celebration of Logan Square, I AM Logan Square is kicking off its grand opening tonight with "Word to the Mother", an exhibition of street-inspired art featuring new works by homegrown artists Lauren Feece, Chris Tavares Silva, Robert Stevenson and Lindsey Meyers. In addition to art, the opening festivities include music by DJ Kusi, delicious hors d'oeuvres from Cafe con Leche, wine and samplings of local brewer, Wil Huffman's, newest brew and delicious treats from local baker Paper Moon. For more details about IALS's first opening, visit their blog or Facebook event page. 6 to 9pm.
