Dead Alive @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., presents a 20th anniversary screening of the Peter Jackson film Dead Alive. For a refresher, please see the AV Club's New Cult Canon article about the film. The film screens tonight and tomorrow night at midnight.

Jon Langford and Martin Billheimer @ Hideout

Get ready for music and bawdy storytelling tonight as the Hideout presents Story Night Chapter Two: Sex Legends of Rock. Starring British punk legend turned Chicagoan Jon Langford and Martin Billheimer, they'll be joined by James Elkington & Sally Timms, Brian Keigher and "bizarre visitations from the crew of the SS Panto." The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia at 6pm, $10. Order tickets here.

De La Soul @ The Shrine

Hip hop exemplars De La Soul perform tonight at The Shrine, 2109 S. Wabash. Doors 8 p.m., tickets still available here. More information at Transmission.

Slamworks presents Dead or Alive @ Vittum Theatre

Chicago Slamworks presents the second in their 2012 series, Dead or Alive, in which living poets face off against dead poets (as interpreted by actual living people). Show starts at 8pm at the Vittum Theatre (1012 N. Noble), tickets are $18.50 for adults, $12 for children. For more information visit Chicago Slamworks.

THE MALL Launch Event @ ZaZaZoo Nail Salon

Matt Kasin (The Gaudy God) and Alysse Dalessandro (Ready-to-Stare) officially launch THE MALL, an Etsy-based concept store comprised of vintage and handmade jewelry inspired by cult '90s teen films such as Clueless and Spice World. Tonight's launch party includes complimentary nail services, drinks, and baked goods from Delectables. The full collection will be available for purchase and guests may RSVP here. ZaZaZoo Nail Salon is located at 1842 N. Damen Ave. and the party starts at 7pm. An after party at Local Option, 1102 W. Webster St., starts at 10pm.

Mixed Mamas at Links Hall

Mixed Mamas is an autobiographical choreo-poem about motherhood, diversity, womanhood, growing up and everything in between. Tonight and tomorrow at 8PM, Sunday at 7PM at Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield, Suite 20. Tickets available online with student and senior discounts.

Solo In The Second City @ Transistor

Solo In The Second City is a reading series in which two Chicago singles discuss their dating life, or lack thereof.

The Friday, May 25th show will include a special musical performance by Jon & Carly
and readings by hosts Melinda McIntire and Carly Oishi, along with Jasmine Davila.

8 pm
Transistor (3819 N. Lincoln Avenue)
BYO

De La Soul @ The Shrine

To celebrate its 3-year anniversary, The Shrine, 2109 S. Wabash, presents the legendary hip-hop trio, De La Soul, tonight. Coming straight out of Long Island, NY, Posdnuos, Dave, and Maseo, as De La, make up one of the Native Tongues movement originals alongside the Jungle Brothers and A Tribe Called Quest. The group has pushed the good tunes and positive vibes for nearly twenty-five years and surely plan to continue that tradition tonight. Presale tickets are $25. Doors open at 8pm. 21+