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Friday, February 21 2014
Funny Ha-Ha @ Hideout
Funny Ha-Ha at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., usually features a group of writers, but this time it's all about filmmaker (and husband of host Claire Zulkey) Steve Delahoyde. Be there from 6:30 to 8pm for a collection of readings and short films by Mr. Delahoyde. $5 cover at the door, with proceeds benefiting Sit Stay Read. 21+
A Decade of You Are Beautiful Release @ Galerie F
You Are Beautiful marks 10 years of inspirational stickers with a book, A Decade of You Are Beautiful, which gets its official release tonight at Galerie F, 2381 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight from 7 to 9pm. You Are Beautiful creator Matthew Hoffman remounts an installation in the gallery, along with art by more than 40 artists. RSVP on Facebook.
Dunn Dunn Fest @ Hideout & Beat Kitchen
Harmonica Dunn brings back his Dunn Dunn Fest for another year this weekend, Feb. 20, 22 and 23. There are two shows tonight: At the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., Martin Van Ruin, The Whiskey Gentry and Michele McGuire perform. Doors are at 9pm, show's at 10pm. Meanwhile, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., the Soil & the Sun, Great Divide and Safe Haven play at 8:30pm. Tickets to each show are $15, or get a three-day pass for $30. 21+
The Autumn Defense @ Schubas
The Autumn Defense have a new album coming out, and their celebrating with a two-night stand at Schubas, 3139 N. Southport Ave., tonight and Saturday. Tonight's opener is Sabers. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9pm. 21+
Nick Waterhouse @ Lincoln Hall
Nick Waterhouse brings his brassy, sophisticated, soul sound to Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight, with Las Rosas and DJ Thundercutz opening. The show starts at 10pm. Tickets are $15. 21+ Read our interview with Waterhouse in Transmission. UPDATE: Sold out.
The Room @ Music Box
The Music Box presents a midnight screening of that much-loved Valentine's Day classic The Room. Full details and advance tickets available at the Music Box Website. Music Box: 3733 North Southport. (773) 871-6604.
