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Thursday, October 20 2011
Benefit Screening of The Interrupters @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center concludes its two-week run of the 2011 documentary The Interrupters tonight with a benefit screening for CeaseFire, the violence prevention group profiled in the film. All proceeds from the 8:15pm screening of the film will be donated to the organization. See the Film Center Website for full details and to purchase tickets in advance. Film Center: 164 N. State Street. (312) 846-2600.
SFSC Presents: The Phantom of the Opera @ The Portage Theater
The Silent Film Society of Chicago presents the original 1925 film The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney in the role of the phantom, and Mary Philbin as Christine. Live photoplay accompaniment by organist Jay Warren. Prizes for best "phantom" and "Christine" costume. Show starts at 7:45pm, tickets are $8 in advance, $7 for students and seniors, $10 day of show and are available for sale by phone, at the box office (day of) or at City Newsstand (4018 N. Cicero). The Portage Theater is located at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. For tickets and info call 773-205-7372 or visit silentfilmchicago.
Ursula Bielski @ the Book Cellar
Learn where to rub elbows with ectoplasm in our fair city as the Book Cellar welcomes author and parapsychologist Ursula Bielski. Bielski is the founder of Chicago Hauntings, Inc. and the author of Creepy Chicago: A Ghosthunter's Tales of the City's Scariest Sites, More Chicago Haunts: Scenes from Myth and Memory, among others. The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln, 7pm.
For the Love of Beer
Market Bistro, 401 E. Illinois, will be holding a "For the Love of Beer" informal buffet of dishes that perfectly pair some beloved beers. Space is extremely limited so call ahead for reservations. 7-9pm. $35 + tax and gratuity. Call 312-379-0132 for reservations.
Terrance Hayes @ The Poetry Foundation
Terrance Hayes, the 2010 winner of the National Book Award in Poetry, will be stopping by the Poetry Foundation for a turn on Poetry Off the Shelf tonight at 7pm. Admission is free, but first-come, first-served!
Continental Riffs @ The Whistler
The Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave., hosts an evening of Brazilian music, featuring Casa de Soul and a DJ set by the Reader's Peter Margasak, starting at 9:30pm. No cover, 21+.
Rise of the Stripping Dead
The Admiral Theater, 3940 W. Lawrence Ave., has brought back its Night of the Stripping Dead zombie burlesque -- and this year it's on four nights, Oct. 18-21. Each night will feature a slightly different lineup of performers, beginning at 9pm. There's also a zombie stripper costume contest, and several of the city's food trucks will be parked outside for nourishment. Tickets are $35, or $50 for VIP seating with a t-shirt and signed poster.
