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Friday, February 24 2012
Chicago Jazz Ensemble @ Harris Theatre
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble performs "Ornithology: The Music of Charlie Parker" with special guest Miguel Zenon at the Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph Dr., tonight at 7:30pm. Tickets are $18-48.
Chico & Rita @ Gene Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a week-long run of Chico & Rita, the Spanish film nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. The film begins screening tonight at 6pm and 8pm, and shows through Thursday, March 1. See the Film Center's Website for a complete schedule and to purchase advance tickets for screenings. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Nitty Scott @ Subterranean
Nitty Scott, Esohel & Ricky Dubs, St. Bagu, Rude 1 and DJ Scend fill the bill at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., tonight at 11pm. Tickets are $10 online or at the door. 21+
Tom Green @ Zanies
Former MTV talk/variety show host and oddball actor Tom Green takes on the city's stand-up scene at Zanies, 1548 N. Wells St., tonight at 8:30pm and 10:30pm. Tickets are available for $30 and require a two food or drink minimum.
Jon Langford & Martin Billheimer's Story Night
Jon Langford and Martin Billheimer launch Story Night at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, tonight from 6m to 8pm. They'll read "Chapter One: Plague Of Darkness," a Gothic horror story, aloud -- with atmospheric music by James Elkington and Sally Timms, sound effects by Brian Keigher and visuals by the Hideout's SS Panto crew. Tickets are $10. 21+
