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TODAY
Friday, December 19
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BY DAY
Saturday, March 24 2012
Facets Night School: Shadow of the Vampire
Facets Cinemathequepresents its 10th session of Facets Night School screenings paired with lectures & discussions about the films. Tonight's film is the 2000 horror film Shadow of the Vampire. Discussion of the film will be led by Facets Night School regular Cary Elza. Facets Night School runs Saturday evenings through April 21; the lectures begin at midnight with a $5 fee. See the Facets Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets in advance. Facets: 1517 W. Fullerton Avenue. For all inquiries about Facets Night School, contact Susan Doll at (800) 331-6197 or suzi (at) facets (dot) org.
Red Balls Premiere @ Stage 773
Red Balls, a film chronicling the (fictional) exploits of the Chicago Underground Dodgeball League, premieres tonight at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., at 10:30pm. Tickets are $10.
The Room with Tommy Wiseau @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., presents a return by the director of The Room, Tommy Wiseau, for a special screening of Wiseau's cult classic. For this screening Wiseau will also be joined by cast member Greg Sestero. The film will be screened tonight at 10:30pm; ticket are available in advance at the Music Box website or by calling the box office at 773-871-6604.
Jonas Friddle & The Majority @ Hideout
Local band Jonas Friddle & The Majority celebrate the release of their CD at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) tonight at 8pm. Their sound has been described as "orchestral folk", and features a string section, brass, organ, banjo and drums. Also appearing tonight are Tangleweed and Ami Moss & The Unfortunate. Tickets are $8. For more info visit The Hideout.
I Am The Avalanche @ Subterranean
Punker rockers with a pop twist I Am The Avalanche headline Subterranean tonight fresh off the release of their second album, Avalanche United. It's the first for this Brooklyn-based quintet since their self-titled debut in 2006. Lead signer Vinnie Caruana's voice might sound familiar to fans of The Movielife (defunct since the early 2000s). Openers are Hostage Calm and Red City Radio. It's an early show and starts at 5:30pm. All ages will be admitted. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Subterranean is located at 2011 W. North Ave. 773-278-6600
Urban Folk Circuit @ Reggie's
Urban Folk Circuit brings its crafty goodness to Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St., today from noon to 5pm. More than 20 local artisans will be selling their wares, and The Magic Child and Nathaniel Matthew perform. Free to attend. More info on Facebook.
Maple Syrup Festival
From 10am to 3pm today and Sunday, the North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., holds its annual Maple Syrup Festival. Watch the entire maple syrup-making process from tapping the tree to collect sap to boiling it down into syrup. Taste the final product, make maple-based crafts, and enjoy the Nature Center's grounds. Free.
CARMEN.maquia @ Harris Theater
Luna Negra Dance Theater's CARMEN.maquia runs for one night only, tonight at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St.. The performance begins at 8pm and tickets are $25 to $65. Tickets are available by calling the Harris Theater box office at 312-334-7777 or online. See our review in A/C.
