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Friday, May 11 2012
Rushmore @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents midnight screenings of the 1998 Wes Anderson film Rushmore this weekend. Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray; what more do you need in a movie? Rushmore screens Friday and Saturday night at midnight. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Mudqueens of Chicago @ Reggie's
The Mudqueens of Chicago wrestle at Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St., tonight at 8pm. Daikaiju and Paul Cary Band perform alongside the action in the mudpit. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 21+
Maps & Atlases @ Metro
See math rock/indie-folk hybrid band Maps & Atlases play a show at The Metro tonight. The 18+ concert begins at 9pm, with doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door. The Metro is located at 3730 N. Clark St., (773) 549-0337
Chicago Protest Shorts '68/'03
Interested in seeing protestors fill the streets of Chicago but can't wait until NATO? Then check out a special screening of two short films that recount the protests surrounding the Democratic National Convention in 1968 and invasion of Iraq in 2003. Shown at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St., the films begin at 8pm. $8.
Lincoln Fair: A Monthly Burlesque Expo @ Lincoln Tap
What's better than one free burlesque show on a Friday night? How about two free burlesque shows? Vaudezilla takes over The Lincoln Tap (3010 N Lincoln Avenue) tonight, Friday May 11th to perform two free shows at 9pm and 11pm. Hosted by Booty Garland, several starlets will be shimmying and shaking for your enjoyment including Jeez Loueez, Trixie Sparx, Po' Chop, and Anita Lilmore. For more information and to see the full line up of burlesque broads, visit Vaudezilla's website.
Me So Far - LGBTQ
Dating service Me So Far holds its second LGBTQ evening at the Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., second floor, from 7pm to 11pm. Meet eligible singles through slideshow presentations about who they are. Tickets are $20.
Manual Labor Opening @ Post Family
The Post Family opens Manual Labor, a group show of art inspired by skilled trades, tonight from 7pm to 10pm, at The Post Family's gallery, The Family Room, 1821 W. Hubbard St., # 202. Check out work by sign painter Jeff Canham, the furniture making of Strand, the re-manufactured wood type of printmaker Don Kilpatrick, small batch brewing by Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar, axes by Best Made Co. and more. Free.
2nd Fridays Gallery Night
During 2nd Fridays Gallery Night the galleries in Pilsen's Chicago Art District throw open their doors for an evening of free receptions. From 6pm until 10pm you can explore the galleries and studios near the intersection of South Halsted and 18th Streets. Not sure where to go? Maps are available at 1821 S. Halsted. All the events are free. More information is on their website.
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.
gdgt Live
Tech blog gdgt brings gdgt live back to Chicago tonight from 7pm to 10pm at the Tribune Building, 435 N. Michigan Ave. Check out the latest gadgets, apps and gear from Nokia, Speck cases, Cobra, Logitech, SugarSync, Abt Electronics, Gogo, iolo, Kngston, MentoMob, Netgear, Phiaton, Shure, T-Mobile, Western Digital and more. Free, but registration required.
Quimby's Bridgeport Pop Up @ 755 W. 32nd
This weekend Quimby's, the legendary North Side comic/books/zine shop, will be opening a pop up shop in Bridgeport. They'll be one of many pop ups participating in Version Fest 12. Quimby's Bridgeport can be found at 755 W. 32nd Street, 11am-6pm.
