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TODAY
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Thursday, January 09 2014
Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival
The first annual Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival runs Jan. 9-12 at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., and Links Hall at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave. (workshops and master classes begin Jan. 7). The festival features shows by seven local and international circus troupes; see the schedule for details and tickets. Tonight's first performance is at 6pm.
The Big Lebowski @ Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., screens The Big Lebowski for free tonight at 7pm as part of its "the 3-Penny Was Here" film series. 18+
Jay-Z @ United Center
Jay-Z brings his Magna Carter World Tour to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., tonight at 8pm; doors open at 7pm. Tickets start at $41.50 and go up to $150 at list price.
Sketchfest
The 13th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, aka Sketchfest, runs Jan. 9-19 at Stage773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Tonight's schedule includes a dozen shows on four stages, beginning at 8pm. Tickets are $14 per show or $37 for a day pass (or $150 for an all-festival pass) and are available online, at the box office or by calling 773-327-5252.
Punk Rock Karaoke @ Beauty Bar
Chicago Zine Fest's first fundraiser of the year will be a night of Punk Rock Karaoke, held at Beauty Bar (1444 W. Chicago) tonight at 8pm. There's a $5 cover, which goes directly to the Fest.
