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TODAY
Tuesday, December 2
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, March 22 2013
Cornelia Arts Building Open Studios
The Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave., holds its spring Open Studios night tonight from 6 to 10pm. See the art and studio space of more than 40 artists, plus special guest artists Kass Copeland and Hyeonkyeong Yeo. The Tamale Spaceship will be parked outside for your snacking needs. Free.
Foursquare Birthday Party
Foursquare turns four this year, and it's celebrating in cities across the country. Chicago's party is tonight at
Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria, 405 N. Wabash Ave., from 6 to 8pm, hosted by Todor Krecu, Foursquare's Chicago ambassador, and the Chicago Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing Group. Tickets are $20 or $30 for late registrants. Space is limited.
Story Week
Columbia College's Story Week runs March 17-22, concluding tonight with "Chicago Classics," an evening of stories by some of Chicago's literary luminaries, hosted by Rick Kogan. The event runs from 6pm to 8pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. See the full schedule and/or Facebook for details.
Meatbute @ Uncle Fatty's
CHIRP holds a benefit show featuring Meatbute, a Meatloaf tribute group, at Uncle Fatty's Rum Resort, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., tonight starting at 7pm. CHIRP DJs spin before and after the main event. Admission is $10. 21+
The Ataris @ Reggie's
The Ataris headline Reggie's Rock Club, 2105 S. State St., tonight, with Dan Vapid & the Cheats and Josh Caterer opening. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day-of.
Tom Papa @ Mayne Stage
Actor and comedian Tom Papa performs two shows tonight at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. at 8pm and 10:30pm. Katie McVay opens. Tickets are $25 or $30 for reserved seating. Doors open at 6:30 and 9, respectively.
The Warriors @ Patio Theater
The Patio Theater, 3008 W. Irving Park Rd., screens a 35mm print of the 1971 cult classic The Warriors tonight at 10pm. Tickets are $7.
Tommy Wiseau @ Music Box
The Music Box presents a return appearance by Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero, who will of course be presenting screenings of the cult classic film The Room this weekend. Three screenings will be happening for the next three days, each one at 10:30pm. See the Music Box Website for full details and to purchase advance tickets. Music Box: 3733 North Southport. (773) 871-6604.
