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Sunday, March 11 2012
Chicago's Only Castle @ History Museum
The Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., hosts a screening of Chicago's Only Castle, a documentary about the Givins' Irish Castle in Beverly Hills-Morgan Park, at 1:30pm today, as part of its Project Sunday film series. A Q&A with filmmaker Errol Magidson follows the film. The screening is free with museum admission.
Astronautalis and Busdriver @ Schubas
Minneapolis rapper Astronautalis will bring his blend of chopped up rock/electronic infused hip hop to Schubas, along with the frantically fast Busdriver, who is opening up for him on his current tour. Astronautalis is just one of the many rappers to come out of the flourishing Minneapolis scene, and his live show is known for his impressive freestyles based on audience suggestion. Busdriver mashes up intellectual touchstones with pop culture, all while delivery his verses at a dizzying speed. A solid night of hip hop. Get tickets here.
Southside Irish Parade
The South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls down Western Avenue from 103rd Street to 115th Street today, starting at 11am. Free.
The Boho Dance @ The Poetry Foundation
The Poetry Foundation welcomes playwright Beau O'Reilly and actor John Starrs in The Boho Dance, which imagines a conversation between Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg; comedy and entertainment ensues. The Poetry Foundation, 61 W. Superior, 3pm. Free. Advance tickets are spoken for; tickets at the door will be made available on a first come, first serve basis.
Sausage Fest SXSW Sendoff @ Empty Bottle
Permanent Records co-hosts a pair of sendoff shows with Captcha Records, Moniker Records, Rotted Tooth Recordings, and Trouble In Mind Records Saturday and tonight at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. Apache Dropout, Heavy Times, Zath and Supersonic Piss perform tonight at 9pm. Tickets are $8 or $15 for a two-day pass. 21+
SHINSAI: Theater for Japan
The American Blues Theater (ABT) takes part in SHINSAI: Theaters for Japan, a worldwide benefit for theatres in Japan affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, today at 3pm at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. ABT will perform seven commissioned works at the event. Tickets are $10, with proceeds going to SHINSAI. More info here.
Erin Go Beer! Irish Pubs of Chicago @ Chicago History Museum
Get on the Chicago History Museum's trolley of fun for a trip of several of the city's most Irish pubs to celebrate the upcoming Saint Patty's Day. Event runs 1-4pm; admission $25-30. Museum is at Clark an North Avenue.
