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TODAY
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Wednesday, September 26 2012
Social Media Week
Chicago Social Media Week runs Monday through Sunday, Sept. 24-29, at various locations. See the schedule for today's events. Free, but registration required.
Veggie Bingo @ Hideout
The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., hosts Veggie Bingo from 5:30 to 8pm on Wednesdays. Co-sponsored by NeighborSpace, Hideout Veggie Bingo features a grand prize of fresh produce from Irv and Shelly's Fresh Picks, plus many more prizes donated by various local organizations and individuals. There are also free hot dogs donated by Hot Doug's! Bingo cards are $2 each, or three for $5; all proceeds benefit local gardens.
Red Bull Thre3Style Pre-Qualifiers @ Double Door
The second "pre-qualifier" for the Red Bull Thre3Style World Finals is tonight at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. Turntablists DJ Pandol, Four Color Zack, DJ DNS and DJ Drummer compete to make it to the finals on Saturday at the Metro. Special guests DJ Nu-Mark, Gaslamp Killer and DJ Intel also perform. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 9pm. 21+
Chicago I Love You @ Lilly's
The Chicago, I Love You festival continues at Lilly's, 2515 N. Lincoln Ave., with a panel discussion led by Marcus Gilmer on "Chicago Arts: Past, Present and Future..." at 8pm, followed by Wednesday night jazz at 10pm with Corbin Andrick. Free, 21+.
Cleo de 5 à 7 @ Comfort Station
The Logan Square International Film Series screens Varda's Cleo de 5 à 7 (aka Cleo from 5 to 7) outside the Logan Square Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee Ave., at 8pm tonight. Free; donations accepted.
Dirty Three @ Lincoln Hall
The Dirty Three plays Lincoln Hall (2424 N. Lincoln Ave.) at 9 p.m. Don't know the name? You may know the music. Members have collaborated with Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Cat Power, and Nick Cave, including on the soundtrack to the new film, Lawless. Expect frenetic drums, saw-tooth violin, and crackling guitar, woven together into semi-improvised compositions that range from pandemonium and pastoralism. The Cairo Gang opens. $18, 21+. Read more in Transmission.
