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TODAY
Monday, November 17
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, November 15 2013
Bollywood Blowout @ Stan Mansion
Celebrate Diwali at the Bollywood Blowout, which takes place at the Stan Mansion (2408 N. Kedzie) tonight at 6:30pm. Your ticket ($55/85 VIP) gets you food, drinks, DJs, and a fashion show to celebrate the holiday.
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball
The 12th annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball is tonight at 6pm at the Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton St. The black tie event includes dinner and drinks, raffles and silent auctions, live entertainment and more. Tickets are $400 for people, $100 for their dogs.
Cardboard Show @ Bridgeport Art Center
The 11th annual Birdhouse Museum Cardboard Show, curated by Project Onward, opens tonight at the Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St., tonight from 6 to 10pm. View (and purchase) works made on or of cardboard by more than 100 artists. Admission is Free.
Slayer @ Aragon
Slayer headlines the Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., tonight, with Gojira and 4Arm opening. Bring earplugs, prepare to thrash. Tickets are $36.50 in advance, $45 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm, show is at 7:30pm.
The God, Sex, Death Variety Hour @ Hideout
The God, Sex, Death Variety Hour returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 6:30pm. Hosted by Danny Black, the show features musings on the titular topics from Chris Bower, Drew Michael, Daniel Shapiro, Mason Johnson, Ray Holleb and Chris Condren. $5 at the door. 21+
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.
Jonathan Richman @ Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Hall welcomes singer-songwriter Jonathan Richman for an all-ages concert tonight at 9:00pm. Full details and advance tickets available at the Lincoln Hall calendar. Lincoln Hall: 2424 N. Lincoln. (773) 525-2501.
Cymbals Eat Guitars @ Schubas
Cymbals Eat Guitars play a late show at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight, with Stagnant Pools and the Kickback opening. Doors are at 10pm. Tickets are $14. 18+
