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Saturday, February 08 2014
Chicago Motorcycle Show
The Chicago Motorcycle Show is at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd. in Rosemont, Jan. 7-9. See new and vintage bikes of all makes, meet championship racers and more. Tickets are $17 or $25 for a two-day pass, $35 for a three-day pass. The show is open from 9am to 8pm today.
Chicago Auto Show
My god, it's full of cars: the Chicago Auto Show opens today at the McCormick Place, and runs through Feb. 17. See practically every car currently on the market, as well as plenty that aren't. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for kids 7-12 and seniors 62 or older, and free for kids under 7. The show is open from 10am to 10pm.
Handmade Market @ Empty Bottle
The Handmade Market is at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., today from 11am to 4pm. Shop for jewelry, knitware, accessories, clothing, paper crafts and more. Admission is free. Children admitted with adult supervision, otherwise it's 21-and-over.
Cider Summit @ Navy Pier
Over 90 ciders from around the world (U.S., England, New Zealand, France and more) will be on hand at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., today for Cider Summit. Attendees can choose between either the afternoon (11am-3pm) or evening (4-8pm) session. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and include a tasting glass and eight drink tickets.
I Love Nature Valentine's Day Dance @ Notebaert Museum
This family-friendly dance at the Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N Cannon Dr) offers dinner, mocktails, dancing, making Valentines, and exploring the museum. Event runs 5:30-7:30pm; tickets for kids $10-20; adults $40-45.
Karaoke for Cabbies
Cab Drivers for Justice hosts a karaoke fundraiser tonight from 6:30 to 10pm at 1821 W. Hubbard St. Admission is $20; food and drink will be available for an additional fee. (They might also have some of their calendars around.)
Manowar @ Concorde Music Hall
Rock gods Manowar are at the Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight on its Kings of Metal MMXIV Anniversary Tour. Tickets are $75. All ages. Doors open at 7pm.
George Kahumoku, Jr. & Ledward Kaapana @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music present an evening of Hawaiian music by two living slack-key guitar legends: Grammy-winning artist George Kahumoku, Jr.; and NEA NAtional Heritage Fellowship recipient Ledward Kaapana. The concert starts at 8:00pm in the Maurer Concert Hall in the school's main building at 4544 North Lincoln Avenue. Full details and advance tickets available at the school's Website, for call the school's front desk at (773) 728-6000.
John Butler Trio, Little Hurricane @ The Vic
Be transported to the pinnacle of blues-rock and have a serious winter warm up this weekend at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., where it will host Little Hurricane and the John Butler Trio for two consecutive nights, starting Friday. (Preview in Transmission.) The 18+ show begins at 8pm each night, and the shows are both sold out. Call 773-472-0449 for more info.
Royale @ Schubas
Royale celebrate the release of their latest EP tonight at 10pm at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. QueenBuzz and Kellen & Me open. Tickets are $10. 21+
