Elusive Emporium Opening Reception

Come see art, jewelry, accessories, and furniture created by seven of Chicago's great designers at Elusive Emporium's popup shop tonight from 5pm to 8pm in Block 37, 108 N. State. Admission is free.

Maifest

Lincoln Square's Maifest takes over Lincoln and Leland avenues between Western and Eastwood today through Sunday, May 30 to June 2. Enjoy fresh German beer, soft pretzels and sausage, live music and other fun. Tonight's entertainment includes alumni bands from the Old Town School of Folk Music and the Captain Blood Orchestra. Tonight's hours are 5 to 9:30pm. Admission is free.

GB Get-Together @ The Berghoff

Join Gapers Block readers and staff at The Berghoff bar, 17 W. Adams St., from 6 to 9pm for lively conversation and tasty beer and soft pretzels. We'll pass out GB and I ✶ Chi stickers, too. RSVP on Facebook. Free, 21+.

Me So Far: Nerd Alert 2

Me So Far hosts Nerd Alert 2, its final event of the season, tonight at 6:30pm at Sushi Taiyo 58 E. Ontario St. Tonight's singles event features nerds of all sort: code, design, citrus and more. Admission is $30, or $50 for two friends.

Laydeez Do Comics @ Quimby's

Indie comic artists Sarah Morton and Tyrell Cannon come to Quimby's for the May installment of the Wicker Park bookstore's monthly series Laydeez Do Comics, which features women (and friends of women) discussing their comics, complete with snacks. The event is free and starts at 7:00 p.m. at 1854 W. North Ave.

Vivian Maier Talk @ Bridgeport Art Center

Author Rich Cahan and master printer Ron Gordon discuss Vivian Maier: Out of the Shadows, their book about the recently discovered street photographer, at the Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St., from 7 to 9pm in the fourth floor art gallery. Free.

ManBQue Wing Warfare

ManBQue is working on a book, and they're holding events to collect recipes. This Thursday, you're invited to show off your best grilled chicken wing recipe at a "MEATing" tonight at 7pm at the Convent, 1714 S. Racine Ave.

Spectrum @ Stage 773

Spectrum is the seventh dance concert of Matter Dance Company, featuring a variety of types of dance from tap to modern. The concert runs May 30-June 1, 2013 (Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm) at Stage 773 (1225 W Belmont).Tickets: $20 for general admission, $15 for Children, Students (with valid id), and Seniors. Tickets available through the Stage 773 Box Office at 773.327.5252.

Wings of Desire @ Logan Theatre

The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., screens Wings of Desire at 11pm tonight. Tickets are $7.