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TODAY
Saturday, April 20
Slowdown
BY DAY
Thursday, June 09 2011
Gruff Rhys @ Schubas
Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys is one of the busiest Welsh musicians currently working. In addition to SFA, he's partly responsible for electropop duo Neon Neon, is constantly a guest musician for friends' bands and has a new solo record, Hotel Shampoo. He'll headline Schubas. Y Niwl opens. The show's 21+, $15 and starts at 9PM.
Independent Chicago Songwriter Festival @ Uncommon Ground on Devon
Uncommon Ground on Devon (1401 W. Devon) hosts the second night of the Independent Chicago Songwriter Festival tonight at 9pm. The mission of the ICSF is to present the finest singer/songwriters in Chicago, including underground and unknown acts on the same bill with higher-profile established acts, along with a handful of under-the-radar troubadours from out of state. This year, ICSF is presenting 25 acts in three nights. Entry is $5. For more information and for a list of performers visit ICSF.
Gift Circle @ Mess Hall
How a gift circle works: people meet, share some food and introduce themselves, form a circle, then go around and share what they need. All kinds of things have been asked for: bodywork, help healing a broken heart, advice on marketing a product, someone to talk to about life goals, help cleaning out files, etc.Then people go around again and offer a gift, something they would like to share with no expectation of it being accepted. Again, a wide range of things have been offered: a dreamcatcher, a vacuum sealer, shamanic healing, handquilted potholders, research help (from a librarian), help writing a simple will (from a lawyer), etc, etc. Afterward, people check in with those who responded to the gifts/needs/wishes and schedule them. (Bring your calendars!) 6:30pm to 7pm: Potluck (BYOB, dish). 7pm to 8:30pm: Gift Circle. Free & open to the public. Mess Hall is located at 6932 N. Glenwood Ave.
WPA Mural Tour @ Lane Tech High School
Tonight Preservation Chicago and portoluz are hosting a tour of the Great Depression-era murals at Lane Tech High School. The tour begins at 5pm at Entrance M of the school, 2501 W. Addison. $10 donation is requested at the door but RSVP to spfingsten@preservationchicago.org.
DJ C Record Release @ Smartbar
DJ C celebrates the release of his album Umami with a free show at smartbar, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight at 10pm. Mega Mike, Boogymon and Sam Gray also spin. 21+
Bike Chic @ Daley Plaza
Cycling style hits the runway in this fashion show, which features stylish outfits from local designers for your bike commute. Clothes for men and women, as well as bikes and accessories, will be on display. Models will strut their stuff at noon in Daley Plaza. For more information, including a list of designers on display, check out the event page.
