Contraphonic Records Presents: The Indian Boundary Line DVD Release Show @ Roxaboxen Exhibitions

The Contraphonic Sound Series is expanding its catalog to produce its first-ever DVD release with Little Hell Vol VI: The Indian Boundary Line, from Chicago-based filmmaker and musician Thomas Comerford. This special edition of the DVD will feature the DVD, and in the tradition of other Little Hell releases, a digital audio release and accompanying PDF booklet. The audio release comes from Never Enough Hope leader and Chicago composer Tobin Summerfield, as performed by him, drummer Frank Rosaly and Pillars & Tongues' frontman Mark Trecka. The booklet will feature essays from Tom McCormack, Christy LeMaster and Michael Phillips, Jr. The Indian Boundary Line follows a road in Chicago, Rogers Avenue, that traces the 1816 Treaty of St. Louis boundary between the United States and "Indian Territory." Come to the Roxaboxen Minicastle, 2130 W. 21st St., for a screening with Thomas Comerford and live music by Tobin Summerfield, plus other guests, from 9pm to 11:30pm tonight.

The Apartment @ Siskel Film Center

Billy Wilder's classic comedy was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 1961, and won 5 (including Best Picture). Jack Lemmon plays an insurance company lackey who loans out his apartment for his bosses to spend time with their not-wives. 50 years later, it's as sharp as ever. Plays tonight at 6pm at the Siskel Film Center at 164 N. State. Also showing Sep 20.

Parklife @ Lucky Number Grill

Britpop and Mod dance party Parklife returns with resident Arturo and guest DJ Sir Eric Colin of MODChicago spinning floor stompers and bangers from 10pm until 2am upstairs at Lucky Number Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee.

Active Child & Chad Valley @ Schubas

Two solo acts, Active Child and Chad Valley, roll into Schubas tonight. Los Angeles-based Pat Grossi's most recent album as Active Child, You Are All I See, seems like a natural progression for a choir boy stretching sonic boundaries. Oxonian Hugo Manuel has been involved with the band Jonquil and brings some electronics and a superb voice to his Chad Valley project. Chicago's Magic Key opens at 10PM. The show's 18+ and $12. Schubas is at the corner of Belmont & Southport.

Half-Way to St. Patrick's Day Party

Timothy O'Toole's Irish Pub, 622 N. Fairbanks Ct, goes green for their half-way point to St. Patrick's Day party today. The all-green celebration goes on all day and includes a special menu offered by Chef Corey Grupe and plenty of St. Patrick's Day drink specials we all love. Free to attend, 11am-3am. 21+

Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements @ Eckhart Park

This three-day-long event at Eckhart Park (1330 W. Chicago Ave.) features music from such acts as Shellac, School of Seven Bells and Sidi Toure, circus and acrobatics performers, a farmers market, the Renegade Craft Fair, and a fun walk/run. I wish more outdoor festivals were like this! Admission to some events is free; others run up to $20.

gdgt Live @ Tribune Tower

Tech blog gdgt's gdgt live is back in Chicago at the Tribune Tower, 435 N. Michigan Ave., tonight from 7pm to 10pm. Check out the latest innovations by more than 20 tech firms from around the world. Free and open to the public; RSVP here.

Dock 6 Collective Fall Design and Art Series Opening Party

Dock 6 Collective presents Fall Design and Art Series, curated by Hinge Gallery. The opening night party is tonight from 6pm to midnight, followed by Saturday, September 17 viewing hours from 11am to 3pm. Friday night refreshments will be served. Fall Design and Art Series features the work of the seven design companies that comprise Dock 6 Collective along with an exhibition of 13 artists curated by Hinge Gallery. Each artist has created a site specific piece that interacts within Dock 6 Collective's 24,000 sq. ft. raw workshop space. Artwork includes fiber installation, performance, light sculpture, and video. Featured design companies include Carson Maddox Studios, -ism Furniture, Lagomorph Design, Navillus Woodworks, SAP Design, Inc, Thomeworks, and zakrose. Exhibiting artists include Scott Ashley, Jeffrey Forsythe, Chris Lin, Raul Mendez, Rusty Shackleford, Ben Stagl, Russ White, Kayce Bayer, Karolina Gnatowski, Laura Lulu, Matthew Schlagbaum, Rana Siegel, Bill Talsma. Dock 6 is located at 4200 W. Diversey. Details here.

ART WAR @ Treasure Town

This epic, experimental, two-day art/performance fest in Little Village promises to deliver, with interactive installations, live murals, combative performance, culinary experiments, sustainable fashion, fire spitters, a skate park, a tattoo artist & the tamale guy (to skim the surface). If you're looking for a lively, unusual time, look no further. This event starts at 8:08pm tonight and basically continues on until about 3am on Satuday night. Treasure Town is located off the Pink Line at 2106 S. Kedzie. More more information, click here and here.

Dikanda & House of Waters @ Old Town School

Tonight at the Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Avenue), starting at 8pm, you can catch some Polish/Eastern European and progressive instrumental music.

Dikanda, from Szczecin, Poland, takes inspiration from Polish, Balkan, Macedonian and Romanian culture. House of Waters, which cites numerous traditions as formative, was hailed as the "Jimi Hendrix of the hammered dulcimer" by NPR.

There is a $10 suggested donation.

Delirium Friday @ Paddy Long's

You may know Paddy Longs as the home of the summer pig roast, but this Friday, the bar will be celebrating Belgian Delirium beers (Tremens, Nocturnum, and Christmas brew Noel) on draft by giving away some official glassware with each glass. No more pilfering pint glasses in your bag (illegal and dangerous, shame on you)! And as with many complex beers, Delirium always seems to taste better served in the appropriate stemware. Score on two counts. Mussels cooked in Delirium will also be on the menu. No reservations required, and Delirium Day giveaways begin at 7pm. Paddy Longs, 1028 W. Diversey, 773.290.6988.