Manifest Urban Arts Festival

Columbia College holds its annual Manifest Urban Arts Festival today beginning at 8am. Literally dozens of events run all day long; see the schedule for full details. Most events are free, though some request a small donation.

Mayfest

Mayfest kicks off the summer street festival season this weekend at Ashland and Barry avenues this weekend, May 17-19. Enjoy beer, food and live music under a huge tent; tonight's entertainment includes a three-hour set by 16 Candles. Admission is $10. The fest is open from 5pm to 10pm tonight.

Get Small @ 4Art Inc.

Sculptors Nancy Pirri and her mentor Robin Power are building the 'Wall of Small' at 4Art on May 17th for the Zhou B Center's monthly 3rd Friday event. all of these sculptures will be under 12 inches and there will be plenty to see.

4Art Inc @ Zhou B Center
1029 W 35th St Chicago, IL 60609
May 17th 6pm - 10pm

Sign Painters @ Logan Theatre

The documentary film Sign Painters, by authors and directors Faythe Levine and Sam Macon, screens tonight at 7pm at the Logan Theater 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. Levine and Macon will host a cocktail reception at 6pm before the screening, will introduce the film, and will do a Q&A afterward. City Lit Books will be on hand sell the accompanying book. Tickets are $12.

Wiggle Room @ Everleigh Social Club

Wiggle Room burlesque and standup comedy show ends its season at the Everleigh Social Club, 939 W. Randolph St., tonight at 10pm. See the award-winning Chicago Starlets and comedian Adam Burke, among other treats. Read our interview with creator Michelle L'amour in A/C. Tickets are $10-$15 in advance, $20-$25 at the door. Doors open at 9pm.

Mascot @ The Den Theatre

In Chris Bower's original comic tragedy, Mascot , actor Matt Test takes on the character of a man estranged from his family and meditating on ways to continue seeing his son. Through May 26 at the Den Theatre. Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets, Reservations can be made by calling (773) 800-9479 or by emailing: foundobjectstheatrechicago.com

Asian American Showcase @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents the 18th annual Asian American Showcase, starting tonight and running through May 30. The kick-off film, Quentin Lee's 2012 film White Frog, screens tonight at 8:00pm. A complete schedule, and advance tickets, are available through the Film Center's Website. Film Center: 164 North State Street. (312) 246-2800.

HoZac Blackout Fest

HoZac Records' Blackout Fest runs tonight through Sunday at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. Tonight, Unnatural Axe, Tyvek, Eat Skull, Make-Overs, Buck Biloxi & the Fucks and Winter Bear perform. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 8pm. 21+

Rodriguez @ Arie Crown Theater

Rodriguez, subject of the documentary Searching for Sugar Man, performs tonight at the Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., with opener Jenny O. Tickets are $25-$50. Doors open at 8pm.

The Room @ Music Box

"What kind of money? What kind of drugs?" The Music Box Theatre presents another midnight screening of the 2003 cult classic The Room. See the Music Box Website for full details. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.