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TODAY
Wednesday, May 8
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BY DAY
Friday, November 29 2013
Sing-Along Sound of Music @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents their annual sing-along version of The Sound of Music, opening this afternoon at 4pm. Props for audience-participation moments will be provided, and you are encouraged to dress up as your favorite character for the costume contest. The film screens multiple times this weekend; see the Music Box website for a schedule and advance tickets. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Dietzel: A Retrospective @ Great Lakes Tattoo
Come to opening night of Dietzel: A Retrospective, showcasing the work of tattooist Amund Dietzel. Displayed at the Milwaukee Art Museum earlier this year, the exhibit features traditional American tattoo photos, paintings, and ephemera from the collection of Jon Reiter, tattooer, tattoo historian, biographer and curator, and will be shown in the gallery space of Great Lakes Tattoo (1148 W. Grand Ave.) This exhibit will function as a fundraiser for Reiter, to help offset medical bills. Dietzel tattoos, limited edition prints, tÂshirts and books will be available for sale, with all proceeds to benefit Reiter.Come to opening night and enjoy appetizers and refreshments from 5pm-10pm. This exhibit runs through January 5, 2014.
Funny Ha-Ha @ Hideout
The Hideout hosts the latest installment of Claire Zulkey's reading series Funny Ha-Ha, tonight at 6:30pm. This time around, the show features Moth GrandSlam champion and Homemade Stories podcast host Shannon Cason, The Encyclopedia Show's Robbie Telfer, The Kates host Amy Sumpter, "SNL" writer Claire Mulaney, Meaty author Samantha Irby and filmmaker Steve Delahoyde. Admission is $5 at the door. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia.
Lissie @ Park West
Lissie headlines Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., tonight, with Chicago's Purple Apple opening. It's an all ages show, and the doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door. We've got a ticket contest in Transmission.
Chance the Rapper @ Riviera Theater
Chicago's favorite chain-smoking, name-dropping, Frank-Ocean-listenin' MC plays the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, on Thanksgiving eve. After Chance's Acid Rap made waves in hip hop this summer, expect nothing less than complete chaos at this hometown show. With DJ Rashad and Spin also on the bill, tickets are $21 in advance and $23 at the door. The show begins at 7:30pm and is all ages. Doors open at 6:30pm. Preview in Transmission.
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ Concord Music Hall
The famous funk band will perform at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight. Local bands The Heard and Why So White will open the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $26. 18+
Shit Show @ The Shambles
The Shit Show comedy showcase returns to the Shambles, 2050 W. Division St., tonight at 8pm for its last show of the year. The lineup this time includes Kelsie Huff, Bill Cruz, Chelsea Devlantes and Jeff Steinbrunner. Rasa Gierstikas hosts, along with special guest host Candy Lawrence and the Hot Dog Man (aka Keith Paesel). Free, 21+
J Davis Trio @ Martyrs'
Hip hop jazz masters J Davis Trio headline at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight, with Ted Sirota's Heavyweight Dub opening. Doors are at 9pm, tickets are $10. 21+
Li'l Ed & the Blues Imperials @ Rosa's
Li'l Ed & the Blues Imperials play tonight and Saturday at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9:30pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 21+
PriMary Tribute to the Cure @ Mayne Stage
PriMary does a tribute to the Cure and Soundtrack Serenade performs the entire Valley Girl soundtrack in a free show at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., tonight at 9pm. Doors open at 7:30pm. 18+
