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TODAY
Saturday, April 27
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BY DAY
Friday, April 04 2014
Chicago Festival of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film
The Chicago Festival of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film runs tonight and Saturday at Loyola's Sullivan Center, 6339 N. Sheridan Rd. Tonight's program begins at 6pm, and includes a screening of Krivina at 9:25pm, followed by a Q&A with director Igor Drljaca. See the full schedule for details.
The Interview Show @ Hideout
The Interview Show returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 6:30pm. Host Mark Bazer's guests this month are "Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me" host Peter Sagal, author Stacy Ballis, ESPN baseball writer Christina Kahrl, and professional pool player Freddy "the Beard" Bentivegna. Republic of Lights performs live. $8 at the door. 21+
Chicago Underground Film Festival
The 21st annual Chicago Underground Film Festival runs April 2-6 at the Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tonight's films include East of Hell and Psychic TV: Dreams Less Sweet at 6:30pm, a shorts program at 7pm, Dream Town at 8:30pm, and another shorts program at 9pm. Tickets are $8 per screening, or get a festival pass for $60.
Night in the Stacks with Chicago Public Library Foundation
We've all wondered what happens in the library after hours. Do the books come to life and suck you in for wild adventures? Do the ghosts of self-help books past roam the corridors? Or maybe, you can dance and laugh and be merry with the CPLF Junior Board! Night in the Stacks is a fundraiser that promises just such merriment, from 7 to 11pm. We promise you won't even get shushed! UPDATE: Sold out.
PoDrXd Opening @ Co-Prosperity Sphere
PoDrXd, exhibition of work from the Portland State University's MFA in Contemporary Art Practice/Studio program, opens with a reception tonight at the Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219-21 S. Morgan St., from 7 to 11pm. Free.
Chicago Improv Festival
The 17th annual Chicago Improv Festival runs March 31 to April 6 at locations around the city. There are over two dozen shows scheduled for tonight, beginning at 7pm; see the CIF schedule for full details.
Hari Kondabolu @ Lincoln Hall
Comedian Harry Kondabolu does a show tonight at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $14 in advance, $17 at the doors. Doors open at 9pm. 18+
Cuddle by Cuddle West @ Empty Bottle
Tall Pat Records presents Cuddle By Cuddle West tonight at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., featuring The Man, Hollow Mountain, Platinum Boys and Dogs in Ecstacy. Doors open at 9pm. Admission is free with RSVP, or $8 at the door. 21+
