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TODAY
Thursday, April 25
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BY DAY
Friday, April 26 2013
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, aka C2E2, runs April 26-28 in McCormick Place West, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Attend panels, browse the trade show floor, catch film screenings and meet such celebrities as Felicia Day, Ron Perlman, Natalie Dormer and Bruce Boxleitner. See today's full schedule for details. Tickets are $25 pre-show, $35 at the door; three-day passes are $55 pre-show, $65 at the door. Doors open today at 11am.
Bike a Bee Fundraiser in Logan Square
Support Bike a Bee at its fundraiser in Logan Square. Everything from bikes to bacon are up for auction. Proceeds will cover the costs of another year of urban beekeeping and earning nonprofit status. Bike a Bee is Chicago's bike-powered beekeeping project, run by nature-lover Jana Kinsman. The fundraiser will be from 5pm to 12am and will be held at a co-working space in Logan Square, 3624 W Wrightwood Ave. ROADIECAB is offering discounted pedicab rides to the fundraiser from the Logan Square blue line stop. Admission to the fundraiser is free. For more details, see the group's event on Facebook.
Stuck @ Music Box
The Music Box presents a special screening of the documentary Stuck, which takes a look at the process of adoption from the point of view of both the parents and the children. The film's director, Craig Juntunen, will be at the 7:00pm screening for a Q&A following the film. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance through the Music Box Website. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
CLiC Lady Tales II @ Mullen's
Chicago Ladies in Comedy presents Lady Tales II, a night of storytelling at Mullen's, 3527 N. Clark St., starting at 7pm. Deanna Moffitt hosts. No cover, 21+.
Ghostface Killah @ Abbey Pub
Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah headlines the Abbey Pub, W. Grace St., tonight, with Adrian Younges' Venice Dawn opening. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 21+
Sh*t Show @ Shambles
The Shit Show comedy variety show returns to the Shambles, 2050 W. Division St., tonight at 8pm, featuring Drew Frees, Cynthia Levin, Keith Peasel, Shannon Cason, Will Miles, Cullen Crawford, Ever Mainard and Rasa Gierstikas. Free.
Free Energy @ Lincoln Hall
Free Energy headlines at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight, with The Kickback opening. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 10pm. 18+
Desperate Living @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents the John Waters classic Desperate Living tonight at midnight. Mink Stole, Edith Massey, Liz Renay, and Susan Lowe star in this tale of Mortville, the town full of criminals and sexual deviants. See the Music Box Website for full details. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
