Chicago Critics Film Festival

The Chicago Critics Film Festival returns for its second year at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., May 9-15. Tonight's schedule is below. Tickets are $12-15 per screening, or $75 for a weekday pass, $100 for a weekend pass or $150 for a full festival pass.

- 5pm: CCFF Shorts Program 2
- 7pm: I Origins
- 9:30pm: Frequencies

Behind the Scenes @ Columbia Yacht Club

The Chicago Architecture Foundation is hosting a behind-the-scenes tour of the Columbia Yacht Club from 6 to 8pm at 111 N. Lake Shore Dr. Visitors will see stunning views of the Chicago skyline and tour the private club's dining room, outdoor deck, steering room and lower level, where railcars and motor vehicles were stored during the ship's 35-year passage of the Northumberland Strait. One drink and small bites are included in the cost of the ticket, and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $35 for non-members and $30 for members.

The Dinner Party @ City Winery

The Dinner Party returns to City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., tonight at 6:30pm. This month Kathy Hart of "Eric & Kathy Show," actor Marc Grapey, Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche and Chef Pete Coenen of the Gage join host Elysabeth Alfano for a wide-ranging conversation. Guests will enjoy a meal prepared by Coenen, as well as wine and Vosges chocolates. The opening act will be Mischa Zupko, Wilson Choi and Dominic Johnson of the International Beethoven Project. Tickets are $45.

Easy Rider @ Doc Films

Doc Films, 1212 E. 59th St. in Ida Noyes Hall, screens Easy Rider, starring Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson, tonight at 7pm. Tickets are $5.

Gapers Block #OnTheTable @ Hopleaf

Gapers Block hosts one of the Chicago Community Trust's On the Table discussions to explore, in particular, the needs for community journalism and citizen reporting. We'll be meeting at Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark St., at 7:30pm tonight. Dinner and drinks are Dutch; the discussion is free. Join us by RSVPing here.