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TODAY
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Sunday, November 20 2011
Chicago Toy & Game Fair
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair runs 10am to 6pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm today in the Festival Hall at Navy Pier. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-13. Today is "Bring a Grandparent Day" -- grandparents accompanying their grandchildren get in free of charge.
Deafheaven with Austaras @ Ultra Lounge
San Francisco's experimental black metal warlocks Deafhaven roll into town with locals Austaras opening. Tickets are still available. $7. 21+. 9PM. Ultra Lounge is located at 2169 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Grouplove@LincolnHall on 1/14/12
As part of this year's Tomorrow Never Knows Music Festival extravaganza, California's Grouplove will no doubt be bringing us an energizing and exciting performance when they headline Sat. night. The band's performance at Lollapalooza this past summer inspired some happily dancing fans and this night is sure to be packed with loads of fun because of them. Buy tickets for this show here.
The Joy Formidable@Cabaret Metro 12/14/11
The last time The Joy Formidable came to Chicago, the Welsh group astounded and awed everyone at Lincoln Hall, After garnering a great crowd at Lollapalooza this summer, they are back again at a larger indoor club this time. They put on a strong and engaging show and are not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased through the Metro here.
Karkwa@Schubas on December 6th, 2011
I know what you must be thinking..it's a cold Tuesday night and I have a million things still to do to get ready for the holidays but this show is highly recommended. Karkwa are visiting Chicago for the first time and if seeing a French Canadian Radiohead in a small venue isn't enough to encourage you, I don't know what would be! See this Schubas link for tickets.
American Indian Center 58th Annual Powwow @ Navy Pier Ballroom
The American Indian Center of Chicago is hosting their 58th Annual Powwow, held at Navy Pier Grand Ballroom (600 E. Grand). Today, doors open at 10am.; Grand Entry is at noon, with dancing until 5pm. Admission: $12 per day for adults; $6 for children (6-12) & seniors (55+). $18 for weekend pass. Call (773) 275-5871 or visit http://aic-chicago.org/ for more info.
"Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" @ Peanut Gallery
Peanut Gallery, 1000 N. California Ave., hosts an opening reception for its latest show, Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want: The Epistemology of Fine Art in Popular Culture, featuring new work by artist Jim Ricks, tonight from 5pm to 8pm. Free.
