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Thursday, August 23 2012
Fantasy Football 101 Class at John Barleycorn, Lincoln Park
If the first thing that pops up into your head when you hear the phrase fantasy football is Jay Cutler, head on over to John Barleycorn in Lincoln Park tonight for a Fantasy Football 101 class taught by the Chicago Tribune's Matthew Wood. He will be teaching the basic rules of the game, highlight players to watch and conduct a mock draft. Tickets can be purchased here.
Chicago Opera Theater Booze Cruise
The Chicago Opera Theater's first annual Booze Cruise is tonight, and the theme is "I'm On a Boat!" Join opera lovers for a two-hour cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan with wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres -- and selections from the theater's upcoming production of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Boarding begins at 6:15pm at the dock at 330 N. Wabash Ave. The boat pushes off at 6:30pm. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the dock.
Frank Rosaly's Todos de Pie! @ Millennium Park
As part of 175 Days to Love Chicago, Millennium Park presents a performance by Todos de Pie, featuring drummer Frank Rosaly & vocalist Jaap Blonk. The opening act for the performance will be a group of musicians from Chicago-area high schools. The concert starts tonight at 6:30pm at Millennium Park, and admission is free.
Café Tacuba @ Congress
Café Tacuba's been laying low for a couple years, but the Mexican rock band returns to Chicago for what'll inevitably be another high energy show. Their last album Sino had a bit of an electronic edge to it; a forthcoming album will probably sound totally different, as they're wont to do. No matter what the new songs are like, the band's sure to pack a punch. Café Tacuba headlines the Congress. Chicago's Malafacha opens. A variety of DJs and others open at 6:30PM. Tickets are $35 in advance, $50 at the door. The Congress is at 2135 N Milwaukee.
Vocalo Presents Music & Stories Live
Vocalo.org presents Music & Stories...Live! tonight at the Chicago Urban Art Society, 600 W. Cermak Rd. The show is part of Chicago Public Media's "Race Out Loud" event series, and is hosted by Luis & Shantell of the Vocalo Overdrive show with music by special guest DJ Ayana Contreras. Ytasha Womack and Sandra Jamison are featured storytellers. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Free. 21+
The Last Draught @ Metro
The Last Drought: A Benefit Concert for Harvest Moon Farms takes the stage at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight. The show, as you might guess, benefits Harvest Moon Farms, an organic vegetable farm in Viroqua, WI. Mr. Blotto performs with special guests. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 8pm. 18+
