Dan Telfer @ Mayne Stage

Dan Telfer has toured as an opener for Maria Bamford, Brian Posehn and Patton Oswalt and has also appeared on the panel for Doug Benson's comedy podcast "Doug Loves Movies." Telfer's album "Fossil Record" was released in 2010 on AST Records and named one of the Best Comedy Albums in 2010 by The Onion AV Club.

Dan Telfer with James Fritz and Dave Stinton. Friday, January 6 at 8 p.m.
Mayne Stage (328 W. Morse Avenue, Morse Red Line)
Tickets: $15 general admission $20 reserved

The Love We Make @ Gene Siskel Film Center

The Love We Make, a documentary featuring former Beatle and reigning rock legend Paul McCartney, is showing at 8pm tonight at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 North State Street. The film follows McCartney in his efforts to organize a benefit concert in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.

Greg Rekus @ Elbo Room

Greg Rekus, Foxtrot Romeo and John Creeden play at The Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 9pm. Tickets $5 at the door. 21+

Dan Telfer @ The Mayne Stage

Comedian Dan Telfer headlines tonight, Friday January 6, at the Mayne Stage (1328 W. Morse Avenue; 773-381-4554). Doors will open at 7pm and Chicago's favorite nerd will take the stage at 8pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $20 for reserved seating. Visit the Mayne Stage's website to buy tickets and follow Dan on twitter if you really like dinosaur-based humor.

Lauren's Rock Fest @ Quenchers

Whoever Lauren is, she likes her rock with a dose of country twang. Tonight's lineup at Quenchers, 2401 N. Western, features Sünken Ships, The Artist Formerly Known as Vince, The Electric Black Oil Brothers and more. Show starts at 9pm, $5 at the door. 21+

Pet Lions & Hudson Branch @ Metro

Pet Lions and the Hudson Branch play an 18-and-over show at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight. Tickets are $8.

Sketchfest

The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, aka Sketchfest, runs from Jan. 5 to Jan. 15 this year at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. At least a dozen shows run every night; see the schedule for tonight's performances. Tickets are $12-13 each, available online or through the box office at 773-327-5252.

The Interview Show @ Hideout

The Interview Show, Mark Bazer's monthly talk show at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, is tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm. This month's guests include author John Green, actor Marc Grapey, Fake Shore Drive's Andrew Barber, and special musical guest Seeking Wonderland. The Gaztro-Wagon food truck will be parked outside. Admission is $8.

Poetry on Screen @ The Poetry Foundation

Watch the story of Carl Sandburg--his life and his work--at the Chicago premiere of Bonesteel Films' The Day Carl Sandburg Died. After the screening, Marc Smith, the founder of slam poetry, will discuss all things Sandburg with the filmmaker, Paul Bonesteel. Tonight at 7pm and Saturday, January 7, at 3pm at The Poetry Foundation (61 W. Superior St.). Reserve your spot for free!