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TODAY
Tuesday, September 30
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, December 14 2013
A Toast to Beer: The Story of America's Beer Renaissance @ Kendall College
Author and beer expert John Holl will guide you through beer's journey throughout history today at Kendall College, 900 North Branch, 10am-noon. Tickets $3-5 (free for Kendall students); free parking. Event sponsored by Culinary Historians of Chicago; please email to RSVP.
Being a Chef: Cheese Pro @ Alliance Francaise
Learn the ins and outs of fromage -- how to select, store, and serve it -- today at Alliance Francaise, 54 W. Chicago. Event runs 10am-1pm; tickets $70-80 with a $15 materials fee.
Holiday Trunk Show at Blue Buddha Boutique
If you get overwhelmed at large craft shows, then you'll love the Holiday Trunk Show today from 11am to 6pm at Blue Buddha Boutique (1127 W. Granville Ave.). Browse the work of a dozen carefully-selected vendors and finish at least some of that remaining holiday shopping, or find the perfect thing for yourself. Admission is free.
Chicago Art-Girls Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Do you have one or more someones on your holiday shopping list who are really hard to shop for because they love truly unique items? Then there is a very good chance that at least one of the 40ish vendors at the Chicago Art-Girls Holiday Pop-Up Shop will have that perfect something. You can see them today from 11am to 6pm at Pulaski Park (1419 W. Blackhawk St.). Admission is free.
Handmade Market
Got a list? Checking it twice? Then get over to Handmade Market today from Noon to 4pm at Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western Ave.). There are more than 30 vendors selling local, handmade goods. You'll find cards, jewelry, candles, accessories, children's items, and so much more. And you'll even get to drink a tasty bloody mary while supporting the local economy and checking things off your list.
Pamela Bannos @ MCA
Artist and Northwestern professor Pamela Bannos explores the history of the land the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., continues her series of four gallery talks in connection with the exhibition The Way of the Shovel: Art as Archaeology, today at 3pm with one on Cap Streeter and the creation of Streeterville. Free with museum admission.
Windy City Rollers @ Broadway Armory
The Windy City Rollers hold their home season opener tonight at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway. The Fury battle the Double Crossers in the first bout, then the Manic Attackers take on Hell's Belles. Doors open at 5pm, first bout starts at 6pm. Tickets are $15 at the door; children under 8 are free. Capacity is limited to 875 people, so get there early! More details on Facebook.
Rebirth Brass Band @ Martyrs'
Rebirth Brass Band performs two sets at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at ,a href="http://www.martyrslive.com/sat-dec-14-7pm-25">7pm and 10pm. Tickets are $25 for each. Swamp Heat opens the late show. Doors open an hour before each show. 21+
Chicago Ukulele Cabaret @ Silvie's Lounge
Chicago Ukulele Cabaret presents its annual holiday ukulele open-mic show tonight at Silvie's Lounge (1902 W. Irving Park). The title of the evening is "How the Uke Stole Christmas (and Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, etc.)". Interested performers are requested to prepare up to 3 songs of holiday material for a 15-minute set. The show starts at 8:00pm, and runs until there are no more performers. Further information available at the group's Facebook page.
Fear Experiment @ Park West
Enrollees in Mac and Cheese Productions' Fear Experiment perform a capella and step routines tonight at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6:30pm, show's at 8pm. 18+
The Breeders @ Metro
If you missed the Breeders perform the entirety of Last Splash at the Pitchfork Music Festival this summer, now's your chance to make up for it. The Deal sisters are back in town tonight at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., to do it again. Speedy Ortiz opens. Tickets are $28. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18+
Slo'Mo Spectacular @ Bottom Lounge
The Slo'Mo Spectacular fills the Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., with sweet soul music tonight, featuring live hip hop/R&B band Sidewalk Chalk and guests JC Brooks, Psalm One, Matthew Santos, Jeanine O'Toole, Damon Locks, Lili K, David Sampson, Deja Taylor, #rthe St. James, d Grana' Louise and more. Hosted by Kristen Kaza and Ike Holter, the show benefits Project Fierce, a new organization combating LGBTQ youth homelessness in Chicago. Tickets are $15. 17+
