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Saturday, September 13
The Music Box Theatre plays host to Sound Opinions' ongoing series of rock & roll themed film screenings. Tonight's film is The Last Waltz, the documentary of the final performance by The Band. Showtimes is at 7pm; doors open at 6:30. Tickets are available in advance through the Sound Opinions Website. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
CitySwarm kicks off its winter Fireplace Series, sponsored by Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown Ale, tonight at 6pm at Benchmark, 1510 N. Wells St. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 21+
The Boston Pops will perform with Rockapella for the first time ever in Chicago at the Auditorium Theatre, 50E. Congress Pkwy., tonight at 7:30pm. Tickets are $32 to $127, available at the box office or Ticketmaster.