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TODAY
Saturday, September 13
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, May 28 2011
Margaret Hicks @ Quimby's
Margaret Hicks reads and signs her new book, Chicago Comedy: A Fairly Serious History, tonight at 7pm. at Quimby's, 1854 W. North Ave. More info here.
Funkadesi @ Mayne Stage
Global music mainstays Funkadesi perform at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., tonight. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Blowoff @ Metro
Blowoff, the DJ duo of Richard Morel and Bob Mould (yes, that Bob Mould), spin at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight at 11pm. Tickets are $16. 21+
Wayward Sisters @ Chicago Temple
Baroque chamber group Wayward Sisters perform "The Naughty List: Music By Braggarts, Hotheads, Curmudgeons and Snobs," tonight at 7:30pm at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St. Admission is $20, $10 for students/seniors.
Memorial Day Parade
Perhaps this is Mayor Rahm's first time to pull on a weird sash and walk the parade route! Parade starts at noon at State and Lake.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
The Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival takes over Sheffield Avenue from Belmont to School this weekend, with live music, food and vendors from noon to 10pm. $5 donation requested. Here's today's schedule:
noon Velvet Jimis
2pm Red Glare Rockets
4pm Libido Funk Circus
6pm Rock Candy
8pm Too White Crew
Radian @ Hideout
Radian, a 3-piece post-rock/electronic trio from Vienna, make a rare Chicago appearance tonight at The Hideout (1354 W Wabansia). Also appearing will be David Daniell (ex-St. Augustin) and Cleared. 9 p.m., $12. More in Transmission.
"Reggae In Wrigleyville" @ Cubby Bear
In attempts to fill the void left by the closure of the legendary Wild Hare reggae nightclub, Cubby Bear has announced a new "Reggae In Wrigleyville" series. The series kicks off tonight with dancehall artists Red Rat and locals KOFI and DJ Slacky J. The music starts at 9pm and it's 21+. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Cubby Bear box office and $20 the day of the show.
