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TODAY
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BY DAY
Saturday, March 29 2014
Randolph Street Market
The Randolph Street Market is back this weekend at Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington St., with dozens of vendors selling antiques, vintage fashion, art and more. The show is open today and Sunday from 10am to 5pm both days. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the gate. Wear an Easter bonnet for free admission.
International Vintage Poster Fair
Today through Sunday, March 30, the International Vintage Poster Fair will be taking place at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. . This year the exhibition will feature posters which present products and technology that emerged far before our present time. The show is open from 10am to 7pm today; admission is $15.
Beat Swap Meet @ Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle hosts Beat Swap Meet, a record fair featuring collectors & dealers from Chicagoland. The event starts at noon, and admission is $5 or free with the donation of a canned good. Full details at the Empty Bottle Website. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.
Women's History Month @ Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Library is hosting a Women's History Month art exhibition presenting sisters, Jessie Winslow and Rachel Winslow. Jessie will be giving an artist talk today at 2pm at the Lincoln Park branch, 1150 W Fullerton Ave. Event is free and open to the public.
Chi-Fi Geek Convention
The first-ever Chi-Fi geek convention runs from 3pm to 3am today at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. The programming celebrates geekdoms of all sorts, from ren faire to gaming to cosplay and beyond. Special guests include "Babylon 5" star Jason Carter, the Great Luke Ski, Fangirl Sarah, Skepchick and more, plus vendors and artists and numerous room parties Registration is $20 in advance or at the door; children under 12 are free.
Back to the Future I, II & III @ Patio Theater
The Patio Theater, 6008 W. Irving Park Rd., is showing all three Back to the Future movies back to back beginning at 5pm tonight. Admission is $5 per show or $10 for all three.
Chicago Red Hots vs. Tulsa Derby All-Stars
New roller derby team the Chicago Red Hots take on the Tulsa Derby All-Stars at Cicero Stadium, 1901 S. Laramie Ave. in Cicero, tonight. Doors open at 6pm and the match starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15, $10 for kids 6-17, free under 6.
Harts for Arts @ LVL3
LVL3 art gallery in Wicker Park, 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave, will be presenting their 5th annual art auction and benefit raffle today for the non profit Arts of Life. The event runs from 6pm-10pm; bidding ends at 9:30. All of the presented artwork start at $30, raffle tickets are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5.
Doug E. Fresh & Friends @ Chicago Theatre
V103 presents hip hop legends Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Slick Rick, Rob Base and Big Daddy Kane tonight at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. Tickets are $59-100. Doors open at 8pm.
Spektral Quartet @ Constellation
Spektral Quartet debuts Mobile Miniatures, a collection of more than 50 ringtones, at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave., tonight at 8:30pm. The group will perform the ringtones live, and there will be listening stations and other phone-related installations throughout the space. Read our preview in Transmission. Tickets are $15 and include five ringtones for personal use. 21+
Landmarks @ Schubas
Chicago's Landmarks have been making a name for themselves with a sort of psychedelic indie-rock sound, a little like Deerhunter or when CAVE isn't too jazzy. They'll release their new record at Schubas with J. Fernandez and the Hecks opening. Landmarks headline. The show's 18+, $8 in advance or $10 at the door and starts at 10PM. Schubas is at the corner of Belmont & Southport.
Shit Show @ Collaboraction Theater
The Shit Show comedy showcase returns to the Collaboraction Theater, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., 3rd Flr., tonight at 10pm, with Phil Kijak, Corey Calvert, Michael Lehrer, Matt Riggs and Anthony Oberbeck. Hosted by Rasa Gierstikas and Keith "the Hot Dog Man" Paesel. Tickets are $10. 21+
