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TODAY
Thursday, April 25
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BY DAY
Friday, October 12 2012
Logan Launch Festival
The Logan Launch Festival, celebrating the opening of UofC's Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, runs Oct. 12-14 at the center, 915 East 60th St. Programming includes musical performances, art exhibits, workshops and lectures; see the event website for a full schedule. The festival runs from noon to 11pm today. Free.
Lecture in Early Modern History @ Newberry
Today at 2pm at the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., historian Lee Palmer Wandel presents the lecture "Telling the Story: The Encounter and the Reformation," bringing together the histories of the Columbian Exchange and the Reformation. A reception will follow the lecture. Free, but registration required.
SMALL is Ordinary Shop opening @ Chicago Cultural Center
The Small Manufacturing Alliance hosts the free "SMALL is Ordinary Shop" opening today from 5:30-7:30pm at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington). The shop showcases locally-made goods such as organic soaps and furniture, as well as food and drink tastings from local vendors.
Chicago Battle of the Jug Bands @ Logan Square Auditorium
The 5th annual Chicago Battle of the Jug Bands at Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave., features nine bands that will each have 15 minutes to win the audience members over. Reigning champs Strictly Jug Nuts will open, followed by the battle between Deep Fried Pickle Project, The Hump Night Thumpers, The Jubilee Jug Band, Mr. Mayor and the Highballers, Otisco, The Schticklers, The Wampler Jug Stompers, and Whiskey Bob Taylor & The Twelve Steps. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $9 at the door, all proceeds will go to the Old Town School of Folk Music. 21+
Generat.io/ns @ The Post Family
The Post Family opens Generat.io/ns, an art exhibition speculating on how today's technology might impact tomorrow, at the Family Room, 1821 W. Hubbard St., Ste. 202, from 7 to 10pm tonight. A few more details on Facebook. Free.
Nosferatu @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents the latest in its silent film series with a screening of the 1922 classic Nosferatu. The film will screen tonight at 7:30pm with live organ accompaniment by Dennis Scott. See the Music Box Website for full details and to purchase advance tickets. Music Box: 3733 North Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Chained Heat @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents a special screening of the women-in-prison classic Chained Heat tonight at 9:30pm. Sybil Danning, B-movie actress and co-star of this film, will be in attendance for the screening. For full details and advance tickets see the Music Box Website. Music Box: 3733 North Southport. (773) 871-6604.
The Soft Pack @ Lincoln Hall
The Soft Pack has evolved from a raw Modern Lovers-like jangle to a tight surf-rockish sound over the last few years. They're on tour in support of their second album, Strapped. The Soft Pack headlines Lincoln Hall. Heavy Hawaii opens at 10PM. The show's 21+ and $14. Lincoln Hall's at 2424 N Lincoln.
Facets Night School: The Sleeper
Tonight Facets Cinematheque continues Facets Night School, their series of cult film screenings paired with lectures and discussions, with a midnight screening of the 1980s slasher film tribute The Sleepr. Tonight's screening will be accompanied by a lecture and discussion by FilmMonthly.com writer Jason Coffman. Facets Night School runs Saturday nights at midnight through October 27. Full schedule and advance tickets available through the Facets Website. Facets: 1517 W. Fullerton. Inquiries about Facets Night School can be directed to nightschool at facets dot org.
