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TODAY
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Friday, February 10 2012
Chicago Arts District 2nd Fridays
It's the second Friday of the month, which means galleries and studios in the Chicago Arts District (aka East Pilsen, centered on Halsted & 18th streets) are open from 6pm to 10pm tonight. Free. Details here.
Urban Sandbox @ Comfort Station
Tonight is the Urban Sandbox poetry reading at Comfort Station featuring Kevin Coval, No Se (Team Westinghouse) and hosted by Dan "Sully" Sullivan. Comfort Station Logan Square, 2579 N. Milwaukee, 7:30pm. All ages, $5 cover.
Moneyworth Trunk Show
Local artist Meaghan Garvey will annex Kokorokoko into #Basedworld with a pop-up shop of votive r&b/rap candles, illuminati trinkets, and day-glow pop art. 5pm-9pm Beer & Wine Provided. Kokorokoko is located at 1112 N Ashland.
Chicago's Greatest Dives @ Chicago History Museum
If you like the kind of bars that have vinyl seats, tile floors and harsh neon lighting from beer signs, join your fellow lovers of dive bars for a crawl/tour of several of the City's best, sponsored by the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark. Tour runs 6-9pm; tickets $25-30.
Nonagon @ Quenchers
Nonagon celebrates the release of its latest EP, People Live Everywhere, at Quenchers, 2401 N. Western Ave., with Radiant Republic and Wereworm opening. Doors open at 9pm, $5 donation. 21+
Double Header @ Mayne Stage Theater
Double Header brings you the most promising stand-up comics in Chicago alongside two of the strongest headliners in town. Each night will feature the same supporting lineup, with a different headliner. Tonight, Natalie Jose, David Drake and Dave Stinton perform, with Kelsie Huff headlining. 8pm show, 7pm doors. Tickets are $10 general admission, $15 reserved and can be purchased online or at the door. Mayne Stage is at 1328 W. Morse Ave.
Granta Magazine Reading
The British literary magazine Granta celebrates its winter issue, Exit Strategies, with a reading and conversation between Chinelo Okparanta (faculty of University of Iowa) and Nami Mun (faculty at Columbia College's Fiction Writing department) tonight at 7:30pm at Woman and Children First, 5233 N. Clark St.
Something About Oscar @ DuSable Museum
The DuSable Museum of African-American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., presents Something About Oscar, a one-man show dedicated to Chicago native, Oscar Brown, Jr. Directed by Chuck Smith and starring Brown's protégé Morris Gearring, the performance features the music, poetry and social commentary of Brown. Guest starring famed poet Nikki Giovanni, The Koco Brunson Quartet and Brown's daughter, singer Maggie Brown. Show times are 10:30am (students/seniors) and 8pm (general audience); tickets are $7-$30. For more information, call 773-947-0600.
Last Night to Catch Sophomore Album Improv Group at the Cornservatory
If you didn't see Improv group Sophomore Album last week, tonight's the last night to catch them at 11:00 pm at the Cornservatory in Northcenter 4210 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $10 and as always, it's BYOB. Buy your tickets in advance here.
Juno What?! and Dance Floor Plans @ Martyr's
It's Friday. Time to get funky. Denver, CO psychedelic soul rockers Juno What?! swing through Martyr's with local funk group Dance Floor Plans. The show starts at 9:30pm--plenty of time for you to run home and grab your dancing shoes after work. Tickets are $10. Martyr's is located at 3855 N. Lincoln. 773-404-9494
