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TODAY
Sunday, October 5
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, October 25 2013
Where Eagles Drink @ Local Option
The Local Option, 1102 W. Webster St., Where Eagles Drink, a celebration of the music and cultural influence of Danzig-era Misfits -- as well as a release party for the bar's new Top Fuel barley wine aged on Four Roses Barrels as well as beers from Germany's The Monarchy and Scratch Brewing from southern Illinois. Frog's Hollow Double Pumpkin from Akron's Hoppin' Frog Brewery will be among the other special beers on tap. No cover, 21+. The bar opens at 3pm.
Critical Mass
Tonight's Critical Mass is, of course, Halloween themed. Get on your bike-friendly costume and ride, starting from Daley Plaza at 5:30pm. The ride will finish at The Chainlink's Halloween Party at Bottom Lounge.
Quality Time @ The Post Family
The Post Family, 1821 W. Hubbard St., Ste. 202, celebrates the opening of Quality Time, an exhibition of photography by Debbie Carlos, tonight from 6 to 10pm. View the show as well as a short documentary of Carlos' work and process by Gus Gavino of Middle Mind Projects. The reception coincides with the Hubbard Street Studios Open House.
Kill All Comedy @ Hideout
The Hideout welcomes Kill All Comedy, the local comedy collective, as they present a best-of show starting tonight at 6:30pm (doors at 5:30pm). Admission is $5 at the door. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
Garfunkel & Oates @ Abbey Pub
Comedy-folk duo Garfunkel & Oates, aka Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, play an early show at the Abey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., tonight. Tickets are $25 to, mysteriously, $150. Doors open at 6:30, show is at 7:30pm. 21+
The Chainlink Halloween Party
Cycling forum and news site The Chainlink throws its third annual Halloween party and fundraiser tonight at 7pm at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. Wear a bike-friendly costume and enter the contest, buy tickets for the raffle, and enjoy drinks, music and fun. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door. 21+
KMFDM @ Bottom Lounge
Industrial legends KMFDM play the Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., tonight at 8pm. Chant open. Tickets are $27.50. Doors open at 7pm; 17 and over.
Chicago's Table @ River East Art Center
Chicago magazine brings chefs and entertainment together for tonight's benefit for the Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Event runs 7-10pm at the River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., tickets $125.
StoryCorps Tenth Anniversary and Book Release
StoryCorps founder Dave Isay will stop in Chicago to celebrate StoryCorps' tenth anniversary and promote the new book Ties That Bind: Stories of Love & Gratitude from the First Ten Years of StoryCorps on Friday, October 25 at 7pm. The event will take place at the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall (78 E. Washington St).
Shit Show @ The Shambles
The Shit Show is back at the Shambles, 2050 W. Division St., tonight at 8pm. This month's featured comedians include Kristen Toomey, Megan Gailey, Amy Sumpter, Josh Johnson, Andy Fleming and Danny Kallas, plus host Rasa Gierstikas, special guest host Corey Calvert, and The Hot Dog Man. Free. 21+
Manos: The Hands of Fate @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre hosts a midnight screening of the legendary bad film Manos: The Hands of Fate. The version screening tonight is a recently restored version, made from an original work print of the film. Full details at the Music Box Website. Music Box: 3733 North Southport. (773) 871-6604.
