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Tuesday, December 31 2013
Cheech & Chong and WAR @ Chicago Theatre
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., presents an evening of comedy and music with "Cheech & Chong and WAR," tonight at 8pm. Part of the "Chicago's 11th Annual Greatest Night of Comedy" series, this legendary comedy duo will perform stand-up comedy and skits, with music provided by their long-time collaborator, funk/Latin group, War ("Low Rider," "Cisco Kid"). Show time is at 8pm; tickets are $59.50-$149.50. For more information, call 800-745-3000.
DEATH, El Mejor @ Reggie's
Reborn '70s protopunk/garage band DEATH plays tonight at Reggie's, 2105 S. State St., to ring in the New Year LOUD. Doors open at 8:30pm with El Mejor opening. Tickets are $20 for GA (multiple VIP options available for more). 17+ See our preview in Transmission.
She's Crafty & Fabulous Ladies of Fitness @ LiveWire Lounge
She's Crafty, the all-female Beastie Boys cover band, headline the New Year's Eve party at LiveWire Lounge, 3394 W. Milwaukee Ave. tonight, with the Fabulous Ladies of Fitness and DJ Jenny B. The fun starts at 9pm, with She's Crafty hitting the stage around midnight. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and include champagne toast at midnight. 21+
Chicago's 11th Annual Greatest Night of Comedy @ Arie Crown Theater
The Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., presents "Chicago 11th Annual Greatest Night of Comedy," tonight at 9:15pm. This New Year's Eve night of stand-up features some of the top names in comedy including Chicago's own DeRay Davis ("Mind of a Man," Jumping the Broom, Get Him to the Greek), Red Grant, and Gary Owen (Think Like A Man). Tickets are $39.50-$149.50; for more information, call 312-791-6190.
Roky Erickson @ Beat Kitchen
Beat Kitchen rings in the new year with singer-songwriter Roky Erickson. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30pm, 21+ show, tickets are $30. Advance tickets available at the Beat Kitchen Website. Beat Kitchen: 2100 W. Belmont. (773) 281-4444.
Too Much Light New Year's @ Neo-Futurarium
The Neo-Futurists present their annual New Year's Eve performance of their long-running show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind. The ensemble will kick of the 60-minute show right at 1:00pm, so that when the buzzer sounds at the end of the show, the New Year has arrived. The catered pre-show reception will being at 9:30pm; tickets are $50, and can be purchased through the Neo-Futurists' Website. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 North Ashland (at Foster). (773) 878-4557.
