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TODAY
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BY DAY
Friday, March 04 2011
Claychella 2011 @ Lincoln Hall
Everyoneisfamous.com presents Claychella2011, an epic night of DJs, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight . The Hood Internet, DJ Autobot of Flosstradamus, Willy Joy, Hollywood Holt, Only Children, Matt ROAN, The Dirty Diamonds, Kid Color, B.B.U., Team Bayside High, Moneypenny, E-SIX, Zebo, DJ Pickel, PHNM, Josh Ferguson, DJ Step, Tankboy, Casual V, JayDavid, John Dugan, Nixon, Just Desserts and DJ MR all spin or perform live, starting at noon and running till 2:30am. It's 18+ and free until 10pm, and $5 21+/$10 18+ from 10pm on. More info Facebook.
The 14th Annual European Union Film Festival @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents the opening night of its annual European Union Film Festival. The opening night film is Hungary's Academy Award submission Bibliotheque Pascal, and tonight's 6pm screening will include appearances by the director and star. The festival runs through the end of March; go to the Film Center's Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State Street. (312) 846-2600.
Closing 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 closing night at 9 p.m. at the Lincoln Lodge, 4008 N. Lincoln with comedian Aaron Weaver and international circus performer Amanda Crockett. Tickets are $10 and available here.
Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea @ Subterranean
Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea headline tonight at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. Pepper Rabbit opens at 9:30pm. Cotton Jones also plays. The show's 17+ and $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Read our preview in Transmission.
The Interview Show @ The Hideout
The Interview Show returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm. Guests this month are chef Chris Duffy, aldermanic candidate and rapper Che "Rhymefest" Smith, The Autumn Defense's Patrick Sansone and John Stirratt, and comedian Beth Stelling. Admission is $5; 21+.
Never Been to Paris @ CCPA
Sean Flannery's one-man show, Never Been to Paris, follows up a sold-out run last fall with a second run this spring at the Chicago Center for Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. Catch him every Friday in March and April at 9pm; tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. Read an interview with Flannery in A/C.
Chicago's 174th Birthday @ Chicago History Museum
Your beloved city gets a year older, and you get a little bolder. Birthday party festivities start at 9:30am at the Chicago History Museum, Clark and North. Free (cake!).
Sarah Leitten Art Show @ Kitchen Sink
Edgewater cafe Kitchen Sink hosts artwork by Ukrainian Village artist Sarah Leitten. Stop by from 6:30 to 9pm for gluten-free and vegan baked good, wine and live music. Kitchen Sink is located at 1107 W. Berwyn Ave. 773-944-0592.
Illumination @ 914
Illumination kicks off 914's First Friday gallery event (914 N. California Ave) and marks the West Town/Humboldt Park loft collaborative's grand opening. Challenging the conventional notion of light in art and space, Illumination's 14 featured artists explore light as a medium and the source of their work. A live performance by Chicago experimental sound duo l'éternèbre divides a downtempo-turned-dance DJ set by Tony Junior. Mediterranean fair from Todd's Workshop Catering will be passed. 7p to midnight. A $10 donation is suggested. Details and RSVP via Facebook.
