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TODAY
Sunday, May 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, June 02 2013
Chicago Flea MKT
Chicago Flea MKT sets up in the parking lot of Pritzker Elementary, 2009 W. Schiller St., today from 10am to 5pm. More than 50 artisans will display their wares, and food trucks will be on hand to feed you. Admission is free.
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 for its final day, offering 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. The Do-Division Family Fun Fest goes from noon to 6pm. Admission to Do-Division is a suggested $5 donation.
Calexico @ City Winery
Calexico perform at City Winery 1200 W. Randolph St., tonight, with Joe Pug opening. Doors are at 6pm, show is at 8pm. Tickets are $35-45.
Delmark Records 60th @ Old Town School
Delmark Records celebrates its 60th anniversary with a showcase at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4545 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 6:30pm. The show features the Linsey Alexander Blues Band and special guest Willie Buck. Tickets are $20.
Think Tank Comedy's Chasing The Hype
Sketch comedy virtuosos Think Tank take their brand of hockey-blade sharp humor, silly satire and bizarre scenarios to The Den Theater, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., for Chasing The Hype, Sundays in June until the 23rd. Chasing The Hype ribs America's up-to-the-nano-second affinity for news and information, no matter how inaccurate or under-reported it may be. Tickets are $10 (plus small service fee) and are available online or at the door, which opens at 7:30pm. Here's Think Tank's latest video.
Deap Vally @ Subterranean
Deap Vally (not a spelling mistake) is a Los Angeles-based band that's a little dirty and all rock. Their EP Get Deap shows off a brash guitar/drum duo being raw and electric. They look primed to break out in 2013 with a ton of touring. (And they'll be back in August for Lollapalooza.) Deap Vally opens for the Whigs at Subterranean. Brighton, MA opens the show at 8PM. The show's $12 and 17+. Subterranean's at 2011 W North.
