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Friday, April 06 2012
Asian American Showcase @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents their 17th annual Asian American Showcase, running from today through April 19. The opening night film, Daylight Savings, screens tonight at 8:15pm. For a complete list of films and to purchase tickets in advance please see the Film Center Website. Film Center: 164 N. State Street. (312) 846-2600.
Diamond Terrifier & Bachanalia @ Soapbox Music
Spiritual drone saxophonist Diamond Terrifier and baroque chamber guitarist Bachanalia's Flu Riddim tour plays at Soapbox Music on Friday April 6th at 8pm. The local trio of Dan Godston/Zirafa/Orange Drink opens. There is a $10 suggested donation and the show is all ages. Soapbox Music is located at 1612 N Chicago.
Naked Girls Reading: Comedy Undressed
The women of Naked Girls Reading take a turn at reading comedic works with Comedy Undressed tonight at 7pm at the Everleigh Social Club, 939 W. Randolph St. Comedian Cameron Esposito hosts.Tickets are $20 for one or $35 for two. BYOB. 18+
Melies' A Trip to the Moon @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center begins weeklong run of A Trip to the Moon, the Georges Melies film from 1902 (!), seen here in a newly restored color version. Accompanying the film is the 2011 documentary The Extraordinary Voyage. See the Film Center's Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets in advance. Film Center: 164 N. State Street. (312) 846-2600.
Rock for Kids charity art exhibit @ Hinge Gallery
Rock For Kids will be hosting Shifting Focus, a fine arts exhibit held one night only &mdsah; tonight — at the emerging contemporary art gallery Hinge from 6-9:30pm. The event is free to attend and will exhibit various works from seven different contemporary artists: Zack Balber, Tim Buwalda, Typoe, Debbie Carlos, Alex Colindres, Sarah Newby, and Lucia Palmarini, all at various stages in their careers. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Rock for Kids as well as further arts education. Hinge Gallery is located at 1955 W. Chicago Ave. More on Facebook.
The Interview Show @ Hideout
Mark Bazer's The Interview Show returns to The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., from 6:30pm to 8pm tonight. Guests this time around are actor Brian Dennehy, rapper King Louie and Chicago Opera General Director Brian Dickie. Adam Hendrickson and Louise Rogan also perform. Admission is $8. 21+
