Facets Night School: Hal Harley's Amateur

Facets Cinematheque presents Facets Night School, its occasional series of midnight cult film screenings paired with guest lecture/discussion sessions. Tonight's movie is Hal Hartley's 1994 film Amateur. The discussion of the film will be headed by Julian Antos, film collector and archivist. The screening starts at midnight; see the Facets Night School page for full details. Facets: 1517 W. Fullerton. For more information about Facets Night School, contact Susan Doll at (800) 331-6197 or suzi (at) facets (dot) org.

Poetry Brothel

Chicago Poetry Brothel sets up shop at Ristorante al Teatro, 1227 W 18th St., tonight from 8pm to midnight. Watch "poetry whores read for your pleasure, with burlesque performances scattered throughout the show. The theme this month is "Saints and Sinners." $5 if dressed in Victorian(esque) garb, $10 if not.

Marc Maron @ Mayne Stage

For more than 15 years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for print, stage, radio and television. A legend in the stand-up community, he has appeared on HBO, Conan, Letterman, his two Comedy Central Presents specials and almost every show that allows comics to perform. He will be performing at Mayne Stage (1328 W. Morse Ave.) Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8pm, and two shows Friday Aug. 5 and tonight at 8pm and 10:30pm. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

Shimmyfest

Bellydancing galore at Shimmyfest tonight at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., at 5pm Watch an international lineup of solo and group bellydancing. Tickets are $20.

LTAB: English Class Heretics @ Victory Gardens Theater

Chicago teen poetry group Louder Than A Bomb (which you may remember from such films as Louder Than A Bomb) announce a collaboration with Victory Gardens Theater. The partnership will launch new playwriting curriculum for LTAB, with courses designed to explore the intersections of poetry, hip-hop and theater. Their first show, English Class Heretics, a "best of" LTAB showcase, finishes up tonight. Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

Fork and the Road Tours: Latin Meat Lovers

Meet at Intelligensia Coffee in the Loop (53 E Randolph) today at 11am for a bike-guided trip to the south side for a tasting of several of the city's best Latin meat. Tacquerias, Argentinian steak houses, and a Cuban restaurant are on the menu. Tour led by Fork and the Road; tickets $60. Event ends at 5pm.

Retro on Roscoe

Roscoe Village's annual Retro on Roscoe street festival takes over Roscoe Street from Damen to Oakley. Enjoy tasty food and drink, browse shops and stands, checkout an antique car show and rock out to music on three stages Aug. 6-7. Today's festivities run from noon to 10pm; "Retro Kids Fest" runs simultaneously from noon to 6pm at Roscoe and Hoyne. $5 suggested donation.

East Stage
3pm - South of 80
5pm - 7th Heaven
7pm - Hairbanger’s Ball

Center Stage
3pm - Heartache Tonight
5pm - Wedding Banned
8pm - Too White Crew

West Stage
noon - School of Rock
2pm - Justin Roberts
4pm - American English
6pm - R-Gang
8pm - Mightly Blue Kings

Girls Rock! Chicago End-Of-August Camp Extravaganza @ Bottom Lounge

Support Girls Rock! Chicago and watch some kick-ass, newly formed, never-before-heard camper bands today at the Bottom Lounge (1375 W. Lake). Show starts at 3pm and runs till 6pm, tickets are $7, kids under 8 free, all proceeds go to Girls Rock! Chicago. For more information visit Bottom Lounge or Girls Rock! Chicago.

Open House @ Growing Home

Growing Home is hosting its Summer Open House at the Wood Street Urban Farm. Enjoy the summer harvest with a cookout, a tour of the farm, a gardening workshop for all ages, and of course, fresh veggies at the farm stand. - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. 5814 S. Wood Street, Chicago

Bible of the Devil @ Quenchers

Bible of the Devil, Mean Mother, Black Actress and Howler play Quenchers, 2401 N. Western Ave., tonight starting at 9pm. $5 at the door, 21+.