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TODAY
Monday, November 17
Slowdown
BY DAY
Thursday, November 14 2013
A Sixties Soiree @ Drinkingbird
The Local Tourist hosts A Sixties Soiree cocktail party tonight at the Drinkingbird, 2201 N. Clybourn Ave., from 6 to 9pm. Dress up to enter the Best Dressed contest, and enjoy a menu of six classic cocktails, plus passed apps. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. 21+
Reeling Film Festival Closing Night
The 31st Reeling LGBT Film Festival runs Nov. 7-14, screening at multiple venues throughout the city. See the schedule for details. Tickets for individual screenings range from $9 to $12. Five- and 10-film packs, full festival passes and VIP passes are also available. Tonight's closing night films screen at the Logan Theatre, followed by a closing party at the Stan Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie Ave. Tickets for the film are $15, or $40 for both the film and party.
Polish Film Festival in America
The Polish Film Festival in America runs Nov. 8-24. Films screen at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Gallery Theatre, 1112 N. Milwaukee Ave., and Muvico Rosemont 18, 9701 Bryn Mawr Ave. in Rosemont. See the full schedule for details. Tickets are $10 for documentaries, $14 for feature films, with student and senior discounts available. Festival passes are available for $75, with Gold passes that also include opening and closing night events going for $150.
Built to Spill @ Metro
Built to Spill headlines the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight, with Slam Dunk and the Warm Hair opening. Tickets are $26 online or at the door. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9. 18+
Kelly Hogan @ Old Town School
Kelly Hogan performs tonight at 8pm in Maurer Hall at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., with special guest Mark Eitzel. Tickets are $20 for OTSFM members, $22 for nonmembers.
