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TODAY
Monday, May 6
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, June 01 2013
Elusive Emporium at Block 37
Come see art, jewelry, accessories, and furniture created by 7 of Chicago's great designers at Elusive Emporium's popup shop today from 11am to 8pm in Block 37 at 108 N. State. Admission is free.
Do-Division Street Fest
Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale continues in West Town today. There will be plenty of live music, shopping and entertainment for the whole family throughout the three day festival. The fun begins at 12pm and runs until 10pm, then picks back up tomorrow. The Do-Division Family Fun Fest goes from noon to 6pm. Admission to Do-Division is a suggested $5 donation.
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 Phenix, Paloma, Euro Express, the Captain Blood Orchestra and Sound Foundry. Today's hours are noon to 11pm. Admission is free.
Chicago by Day and Night @ Newberry Library
Editors Paul Durica and Bill Savage discuss their book Chicago by Day and Night: The Pleasure Seeker’s Guide to the Paris of America at the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., today at 1pm. Free.
From Cuts to Cult: Chicago Meat Past to Present
Visit several residents of the Fulton Meatpacking District today--a meat packer, a butcher, and a cutlery store, followed by a charcuterie tasting at Publican Quality Meats--on this walking tour of the area, sponsored by Chicago Detours. Cost $125; events runs 1:30-4:30pm. Reservations required.
The Unnatural Natural: 2 Films about Environmental Hazard
The Pullman State Historic Site and South Side Projections present "The Unnatural Natural," a screening of two films concerning memory and time, the politics of landscape, and uncertain and uncontainable environmental risk: Yucca Mtn Tally, about America's first national high-level nuclear waste repository, and Around Crab Orchard, a documentary about the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in southern Illinois, which is also a Superfund clean-up site. The free screening is at 2pm today at the historic Pullman clock tower building, 11057 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Free parking.
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.
The Paper Machete
The Paper Machete at the Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway, this week features JW Basillo, Ross Bennett, Mary Fons, Chris Hauser, Megan Johns, Rachel Mason and Patrick Rowland, as well as Chad the Bird and musical guest The Mutts. Christopher Piatt hosts. Doors open at 3pm. Free.
Jordan Matter @ City Lit Books
This afternoon at 3pm, Jordan Matter presents his new book, Dancers Among Us, at City Lit Books, 2523 N. Kedzie Blvd. A series of photos of dancers in everyday settings that celebrate the joy and possibility in everyday life, actor Alan Cumming says, "This book is something you should pick up every time you have forgotten that there is wit and beauty in the world -- literally all around us."
80s Double Feature @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a double feature of two iconic 80s films: The Breakfast Club at 3:15pm, and Ferris Beuller's Day Off at 5:15pm. You may purchase tickets for both films at a discount, or purchase a ticket for just one film. Full details at the Film Center Website. Film Center: 164 North State Street. (312) 846-2085.
Twin Shadow @ Metro
Twin Shadow, aka George Lewis, Jr., performs at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight, with Elliphant opening. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door. 18+
