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TODAY
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BY DAY
Friday, May 24 2013
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
The Festival of Aloha @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music hosts the second annual Festival of Aloha, which begins this evening at 8:30pm. For their Global Dance Party series the festival is presenting a kanikapila (Hawaiian jam session) featuring some of the artists that are performing and teaching during the festival: Grammy-winnin artist Daniel Ho; hula instructor Sylvia Puanani Edgar; and Tahitian dance instructor Moeata Tehani. Admission is $10 to the event; see the Old Town School Website for full details and to purchase advance tickets. Old Town School: 4545 North Lincoln Avenue. (773) 728-6000.
Kevin Mileski & Belles of the Ball @ Uncommon Ground Devon
Singer-songwriter Kevin Mileski and vocal group Belles Of The Ballperform tonight at Uncommon Ground Devon, 1401 W. Devon Ave. Show starts at 10pm. $5 cover.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. @ Lincoln Hall
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. play Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., with Tunde Olaniran opening. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 10pm. 21+
Wet Hot American Summer @ Logan Theatre
The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., screens Wet Hot American Summer at 11:35pm tonight. Tickets are $7.
Cannibal Holocaust @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre
presents the infamous 1980 film Cannibal Holocaust in a restored, uncensored print. Definitely not for the squeamish. The film screens tonight and tomorrow night at midnight. See the Music Box Website for full details. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
