CIF: Eux Compagnie d'Improvisation; Chaos Theory @ The Playground

Hailing from Paris, France, Eux Compagnie d'Improvisation perform with Chicago's own Chaos Theory at The Playground (3209 N. Halsted) tonight as part of the Chicago Improv Festival. Show starts at 10:30pm, tickets are $10 and can be purchased at The Playground box office, online, or by calling (773) 871-3793. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

CIF: Messing with a Friend @ The Annoyance Theater

Messing with a Friend with special guest Jed Eveleth appear tonight at the Annoyance Theater (4830 N. Broadway) as part of the Chicago Improv Festival. Show starts at 10:30pm, tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Annoyance box office, online, or by calling 773-561-4665. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart @ Lincoln Hall

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart have followed up on their excellent indie pop debut with Belong, another collection of songs that may make you pine for the Pastels or Velocity Girl. At their past Chicago shows, they've sounded much more raw (in a good way) than their records might suggest. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart headline Lincoln Hall. Twin Shadow and Weakness open at 9PM. The show's 18+ and $15. Lincoln Hall's at 2424 N Lincoln.

CIF: Reset List; Electric Lunchbox @ The Playground

Reset List and Electric Lunchbox perform at The Playground (3209 N. Halsted) tonight as part of the Chicago Improv Festival. Show starts at 9pm, tickets are $15 and can be purchased at The Playground box office, online, or by calling 773-871-3793. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

5th Anniversary Celebration @ Jokes and Notes

Tonight, Jokes and Notes, 4641 S. King Dr., proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary with a "who's who" of Chicago stand-up comedians, including George Willborn, Damon Williams, WGCI's Tony Sculfield and Leon Rogers and others. This free anniversary celebration has two shows (8:30pm and 10:30pm); seating is first-come, first-serve. For more information, call (312) 373-3390.

CIF: Die Gorillas; ImproTOP @ iO Theater

Hailing from Berlin, Germany, Die Gorillas perform tonight with Mexico City's own ImproTop at the iO Theater (3541 N. Clark) as part of this year's Chicago Improv Festival. Show starts at 8pm, tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the iO box office, online, or by calling 773-880-0199. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

Performing Tonight: Liza Minnelli's Daughter @ Neo-Futurarium

The Neo-Futurists present the final show in their 2010-11 season: Performing Tonight: Liza Minnelli's Daugher, starring ensemble member Mary Fons in the title role. The show is in preview performances tonight and tomorrow night, and opens on Saturday, April 30 at 8pm. For full information and to purchase tickets please see the Neo-Futurists Website. All performances are at the Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland (at Foster). For more information, please call the Neo-Futurarium at (773) 275-5255.

Great Books Chicago 2011

From the Great Books Chicago site:

April 28-May 1, 2011: a weekend of Great Books discussions and cultural events!

For more information, call 800-222-5870, ext. 7136

Join GB'er Ben Schulman kick things off as he joins a panel with Carl Smith, author of 'The Plan of Chicago', Charles Daas of UIC/City Solutions, and Alan Mammoser, with Form-Based Codes Institute/author of 'Beyond Burnham' to discuss the origins and growth of cities. Register now!

Perceptual Motion, Inc. @ Hamlin Park Studio Theatre

Preceptual Motion, Inc. presents Through the Window, a dance piece premiering the work of Lin Shook, Chagall's Window, and A Breath in Time, with original music by Andrew Edwards at the Hamlin Park Studio Theatre (3035 N. Hoyne). Featuring dancers Helene Alter-Dyche, Claire Bushey, Cindy Huston, Melanie Windland, Inger Smith, and Colleen Welch, and featuring Guest Artist Harvard Vallance. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students and seniors. Ticket price includes a free yoga class on Thursday, April 28th 6:30-7:30pm, and a post-performance discussion. To save $3 on tickets purchased in advance, use paypal at PerceptualMotionDance. Cash or personal check at the door. For more information call (773) 549-3958.

CIF: THEMS; Butch Max @ The Playground

THEMS and Butch Max perform at The Playground (3209 N. Halsted) tonight as part of the Chicago Improv Festival. Show starts at 7pm, tickets are $12 and can be purchased at The Playground box office, online, or by calling (773) 871-3793. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

Dining Out For Life

Edge Alliance presents Dining Out For Life, the annual dining event to help raise funds for those living with HIV/AIDS. Participating couldn't be easier; simply go out to dinner at one of the participating restaurants (list available at the Edge Alliance Website), and a portion of your bill will be donated. Many locations will have "ambassadors" available all evening to answer your questions about the event and to take your donations. See the Edge Alliance Website for more details.

CMD+SHIFT+DANCE @ Beauty Bar

Chicagoist hosts CMD+SHIFT+DANCE tonight at Beauty Bar, 1444 W. Chicago Ave., tonight at 10pm. DJs Hernan Sanchez and Savile & Olin spin. Free, 21+.

Off Off Broadzway @ Stage 773

A sorta-kinda-sexy, definitely funny mix of burlesque, sketch comedy, and song, Off Off Broadzway opens their new musical revue, "We Changed Our Pannies". Garnering acclaim like "The show's incisive lyrics, easy musicality and well‐choreographed routines are a pleasure to watch" (Centerstage Chicago), ""[Off Off Broadzway's] humor pushes boundaries" (Chicago Tribune), and "Best Bet" (Metromix), it's a show you won't want to miss. 8pm, 1225 W. Belmont. Get your tickets here.

And in case you can't go tonight, the show runs through May 19. Watch a preview here.

Bruiser @ Gorilla Tango Theater

Some girls dream about their wedding day. Others long to play with ponies. Only a select few name and collect their scabs, speak to imaginary rodents in their minds, and make mortal enemies out of cute yellow doggies. Kelsie Huff brings to the Chicago stage the true story of how a misplaced tomboy blossoms into an even more awkward adult.

ONLY SIX PERFORMANCES!
8 p.m., Thursdays, April 21 - May 26, 2011
$12 general admission
tix: http://www.gorillatango.com/