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TODAY
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BY DAY
Friday, April 22 2011
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.
Eleventh Dream Day @ Lincoln Hall
Eleventh Dream Day celebrate the release of their latest album, Riot Now!, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight. The 1900s open. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. 21+
Do Something Reel Film Festival @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center, in partnership with Whole Foods, presents the Do Something Reel Film Festival, a series of six documentary films focusing on food-related issues. The opening film, Lunch Line, focuses on a group of Chicago culinary students takin a trip to Washington, DC. The film screens tonight at 6pm. For a complete list of the films in the festival, please see the Film Center Website. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
@FakeAPStylebook @ Book Cellar
You may be familiar with @FakeAPStylebook, tongue-in-cheek faux rules of writing. Meet one of the minds behind tonight at Book Cellar: Bureau Chief Matt Wilson presents Write More Good: An Absolutely Phony Guide. 7pm, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. Free!
Black Lips, Vivian Girls @ Logan Square Auditorium
Garage rockers have come to Logan Square in the form of Black Lips and Vivian Girls. Their crazy sound and shows (Black Lips) and sweet strains (Vivian Girls) have put them on the musical map, and tonight they're at 2539 N Kedzie Blvd at 8pm. $15, get your tickets here.
The Roosevelt University Singers @ Harold Washington Library
The Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., presents the Roosevelt University Singers, conducted by Linden Christ, as they entertain the audience with a performance of Broadway show tunes and popular songs. The Singers are accompanied by pianist Lina Song. This free event is at 12:15pm in the library's Pritzker Auditorium. For more information, contact 312-747-4300.
Version Festival: New New Chicagoans Show
Version 11: Community kicks off with a group exhibition titled "The New New Chicagoans" tonight at Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St., from 7pm to 11pm. Work by Mike Andrews, Dayton Castleman, Ryan Travis Christian, Paul Cowan, Ryan Duggan, Stephen Eichhorn, Edie Fake, Aron Gent, Cody Hudson, Matthew Hoffman, Thad Kellstadt, Jason Lazarus, Rachael Marszewski, Paul Nudd, Rachel Niffenegger, Josue Pellot, Josh Reames, Anna Shteynshleyger, Sonnenzimmer, Greg Stimac and Christine Tarkowski will be shown. Free until 9pm, $5 after.
Jay Ryan Opening @ Rotofugi
Jay Ryan, best known for his screenprints, opens a show of his paintings at Rotofugi, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight from 7 to 10pm. DJ Carrie Weston will spin, and refreshments will be served. Free.
