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Saturday, March 05 2011
Facets Night School: Mulholland Drive
Facets Cinematheque continues its Facets Night School series tonight with a screening of David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, accompanied by a lecture/discussion by Facets' own Lauren Whalen. The film screens tonight at midnight; see the Facets Website for a complete schedule of films in this current Night School session. Facets: 1517 W. Fullerton. For more information about Facets Night School contact Susan Doll at (800) 331-6197.
826CHI Prom @ Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
Tonight is 826CHI's annual prom fundraiser. This year's theme is Keep Promme and Carry On. The dress is second-hand formal and/or dress as a person, landmark or theme from England. Tickets include open beer bar, snacks, performance by Rod Stewart impersonator Steve Bobbitt (wow, he's a dead ringer), silent auction, music and dancing. Must be 21+, tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. All proceeds go to 826CHI, which tutors students aged 6 to 18 in creative and expository writing skills. You can check out pics from prior years' proms here and order tickets here. Pulsaki Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk, 8pm.
Chiditarod
If you can't participate, at least show up for the kickoff at noon today of Chiditarod, a grocery cart-based race that is a food drive, pub crawl, and opportunity for people to look all crazy. Event starts at Hubbard and Wolcott.
Winter Wingding @ Martyrs'
The 7th annual Winter Wingding benefiting the Leukemia Research Foundation is tonight at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., featuring performances by 8 Inch Betsy, The Locals, The Polkaholics, The Commodes, Deep End and the Pat DiNizio Band. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $10, available in advance online or by calling 773-404-9494. 21+
Chicago Mixtape Launch Party
Chicago Mixtape holds a launch party tonight at the Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., tonight at 9pm. Jonny Rumble, Jitney, Ornery Little Darlings and John Sullivan perform -- plus Rachel Ries, Jason Frederick and Andy Wagner. Tickets are $8 in advance or at the door. 21+
Chicago Flower & Garden Show
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show runs March 5-13 at Navy Pier. Check out landscaping displays and tabletop arrangements, learn about new products and techniques, and enjoy a bit of greenery in still-dreary March. Hours are 10am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm Sunday. Tickets are $15 weekdays, $17 weekends for adults, $5 for kids all the time. Monday through Thursday, there's a $13 after work special from 4 to 8pm.
