Facets Night School: The Quick and The Dead

Facets Cinematheque presents the final film in Facets Night School, its occasional series of midnight cult film screenings paired with guest lecture/discussion sessions. Tonight's concluding movie is Sam Raimi's 1995 Western The Quick and The Dead. The discussion of the film will be headed by Cary Jones Elza, author and Ph.D. candidate at Northwestern. 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.

Chicago Comic Con

Chicago Comic Con fills the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd. in Rosemont, August 12-14. Peruse the comics, get made up as a zombie, watch cult classic films, and revel in fandom. Plus, Bruce Campbell, Patrick Stewart, Christopher Lloyd, members of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" cast, five of the original Willy Wonka kids, Pam Grier, Anthony Michael Hall and, oddly enough, Billy Corgan are among the many celebrities on hand over the weekend for signings and Q&As (check the schedule for exact dates and times). The show runs 10am to 7pm today. It's $25 for single day passes or $50 for four-day passes.

Poetry Series 2011 @ Myopic

Stop by Myopic Books (1564 North Milwaukee Avenue) tonight at 7pm for their reading series. Featured readers will be Noelle Kocot and Mike Hauser. Admission is free!

Chicago Outfit Roller Derby

The Chicago Outfit's travel team, The Syndicate, takes on Cleveland's Burning River Roller Girls in a bout tonight at the Windy City Fieldhouse, 2367 W. Logan Blvd., at 7pm tonight. Ticket $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

56th Annual Ginza Holiday @ Midwest Buddhist Temple

The 56th Annual Ginza Holiday, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest Buddhist Temple (MBT) Aug. 12 - 14 at 435 W. Menomonee Street in Old Town. Flown in from Tokyo for this event, four master craftsmen (Waza) will demonstrate their generations-old skills creating unique crafts. The public will have the opportunity to meet the Waza and purchase their crafts. Several other exhibits and booths will be filled with Japanese dry goods, snacks, kimonos and jewelry. An abundance of traditional Japanese cuisine will be offered, from udon to kintoki. Featured in the festival will be ongoing stage performances with the energetic taiko drumming, classical dance, traditional and not-so-traditional music, martial arts and a ukulele group! Aikido, Judo and Karate schools will demonstrate self-defense tactics, while Kendo (Japanese fencing) will entertain the crowd. The chapel will be open for guests who are interested in observing the place of worship and learning the basics of Buddhism. During stage intermissions, Rev Ron Miyamura will deliver short Dharma talks. A benefit donation of $6 for adults, and $5 for students and senior citizens will be collected at the gate. Children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Details here.

Built Festival @ 1767 N. Milwaukee

Built Festival brings together over a hundred independent artists, projects, exhibitions, and performances, which expand on the festival's themes of urban culture, will open inside and out of our shipping container venues. Runs Friday 5-10:30pm, and Saturday 11am-10:30pm. Tickets are $10, to purchase, and for more info visit Built Festival.

Northalsted Market Days

Northalsted Market Days fills Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison with music, food, shopping and lots of people this weekend, Aug. 13-14, 11am to 10pm. Admission is $5 before 5pm, $7 after. Here's today's music lineup:

North Stage
1:15pm - Everelle
3pm - Maxine Nightingale
4:30pm - Darren Criss
7pm - Prince Poppycock
8:30pm - Shiny Toy Guns

Roscoe Stage
12:30pm - Ordinary Outcast
2:45pm - Art vs Science
4:30pm - Abba Salute
6:15pm - Eric Himan
8pm - 16 Candles

Belmont Stage
12:30pm - Ronnie Nyles and Tallulah Who
2:20pm - Linda Clifford
3:15pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade
4pm - Manila Luzon
5:15pm - Dot Dot Dot
8pm - Rock Candy

Jazz Stage
2pm - Lil Ricki and the Licorice Sticks
6pm - Done Deal

Chicago Food Walks by Rebecca Wheeler

Join culinary instructor, Rebecca Wheeler for an imaginative food walk touring eateries in the Arglye neighborhood. Participants will enjoy a leisurely 3.5 hour guided walking tour with pit-stops at local eateries. Along the way Rebecca will share tips on how to find the best hidden restaurant gems as well as tips on how to prepare new foods at home. Tours are $85 per person. See site for ticket info and future tour date offerings.

Summer sale @ Old Town School of Folk Music

This weekend at the Old Town School of Folk Music their music store, the Different Strummer, is having its summer clearance sale. Everything in the store will be on sale, from instruments to books to CDs and much more. The hours this weekend are Saturday & Sunday from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Old Town School of Folk Music: 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue. (773) 728-6000.

Chicago Sex Worker Film Fest

The Chicago Sex Worker Film Festival screens an evening of short documentaries tonight at the Everleigh Social Club, 939 W. Randolph St., from 7pm to 11pm tonight. Duluth, Disability As It Relates To Sex Workers, Every Ho I Know Says So: A Resource for Lovers, Partners and Sweeties of Sex Workers and In Our Own Image: The Story of Spread Magazine screen starting at 7pm; Rights Not Rescue and Torn at 8pm; andThe Family At 1312 and Collateral Damage: Sex Workers and the Anti-trafficking Campaigns at 9pm. The final film, The Happy Hooker: Portrait of A Sexual Revolutionary, screens at 9:30pm. $10 suggested donation benefits the Sex Worker Outreach Project.