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TODAY
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BY DAY
Saturday, August 20 2011
The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre and Midnight Madness present a screening of the classic cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Stop by to see if that man still has no f***king neck. The film screens tonight at midnight (of course), and advance tickets are available through the Music Box Website. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Comfort Station Kegger
Comfort Station, 3016 W. Logan Blvd., hosts a benefit keg party tonight from 6pm to midnight. The evening will feature music, food by the Homage street food truck, face-painting, croquet, ping-pong, quirky film and slide show screenings, and, of course, beer from Revolution Brewing. A suggested $10 donation gets you a cup for the night; all proceeds benefit Comfort Station. 21+
What If... International Art Show
The What If... International Art Show explores the concept of parallel worlds through the eyes of more than 50 artists from around the world. The exhibit is on view tonight only, from 6pm to 10pm at River North Park, 321 W. Grand Ave. There will be free food, adult drinks, and DJ Major Taylor will be spin. Free.
Ladyfest Midwest 10th Anniversary Celebration
This weekend Ladyfest Midwest celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a weekend of events happening around the city. Tonight there's a music showcase at the Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western) featuring the Wanton Looks, Cathy Santonies, Hollows and DJ Reaganomix. Tickets are $15 at the door, and there will be a raffle with various prizes from Reckless Records, Hanger 18 and Bucket of Blood. Also happening today: an exhibition of video, photographs, and materials from Ladyfest Midwest 2001. The exhibition is happening today and tomorrow at LivingRoom Gallery 1530 W. Superior). Proceeds from these events will go to benefit the Chicago Women's Health Center. See the Ladyfest Midwest Website for full details.
Air & Water Show
The roar of jet engines scaring the bejeezus out of your pets this weekend is coming from the Chicago Air & Water Show, centered on North Avenue Beach. If you can't beat'em, join'em: the show is free.
Oak Park Micro Brew Review
This fourth annual event boasts being the largest zero-waste beer festival in Illinois. I don't know how much competition they have for that title, but with more than 90 beers from more than 30 breweries available to try, it's certainly the largest festival this month. It'll feature the Illinois Craft Brewer's Guild's "Replicale" project, in which 15 or more Illinois brewers all brew the same style beer in order to "showcase the nuances in brewing technique and system design." It's being held today in downtown Oak Park on Marion Street between Lake Street and North Boulevard from 3pm to 7pm. Standard tickets are $35 online, $45 at the door; see event website for more details and other ticket options.
Little City Book Fair @ Harper College
Book lovers with a car should consider making the trek to Harper College in Palatine (about 15 minutes Northwest of O'Hare) for the Little City Book Fair, which boasts "hundreds of thousands of new and gently used books," as well as CDs and DVDs, all between 50 cents and $5. Free all day today (10am - 9pm) and Sunday (10am - 5pm).
I Fight Dragons @ Lincoln Hall
Chiptune rockers I Fight Dragons headline Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight, with It Is What It Is and Stamps opening. Doors are at 7:30pm; tickets at $12 in advance, $14 at the door. All ages.
Pints for Pups Dog Park Fundraiser @ Dunlay's on the Square
Help raise money for the future Logan Square Dog Park at Dunlay's on the Square (3137 W Logan) today from 3pm-5pm. You'll get unlimited beer, sangria and soda for $40 (tickets must be purchased in advance); door prizes and a silent auction are also part of the event. Your dog is welcome on the patio, too!
