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TODAY
Friday, April 26
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, December 14 2014
HoliDose @ Venue One
Dose Market hosts its annual HoliDose holiday showcase today from 10am to 5pm at Venue One, 1034 W. Randolph St. Shop for fun gifts and tasty treats. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and includes a drink ticket for those over 21. Kids and dogs(!) get in free.
Chicago Art Girls Holiday Pop-Up Shop
The Chicago Art Girls host their third annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop Saturday and today from 11am to 5pm at Bell Elementary, 3730 N. Oakley Ave. Shop for fun gifts handmade by more than two dozen local artists and crafters.
Alex Chitty Opening Reception @ Adds Donna
Located at 4223 W. Lake, Adds Donna, is an experimental collective which will be hosting and featuring the work of Alex Chitty, a Chicago based artist. The opening reception is held from 2-5PM today and the show will be on view until January 18th.
Serving the Sentence @ Towbar
Serving the Sentence returns to Towbar, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave., at 7pm. This month Sharon Ammen, Kristin Clifford, Kirk Kicklighter, Maggie Jenkins, Jeremy Schaefer and Michael Van Kerckhove will all start their stories with the sentence, "I felt like part of a freak show." Kendra Stevens hosts. No cover, but donations will be collected for East Village Youth Program.
KT's Kids Benefit @ Liar's Club
Liar's Club, 1665 W. Fullerton Ave., hosts the 11th annual benefit toy drive for KT's Kids, with performances by Bailey Dee and the Late Night Bait, Angela Eve and Eve's Parlor and The Nefarious Fat Cats featuring Jake Burns from Stiff Little Fingers,
John and Joe Haggerty from Pegboy, Scott Lucas from Local H, Herb Rosen from The Beer Nuts and Mark DeRosa from Dummy -- plus pizza, dancing and prizes. Doors open tonight at 7pm. Donations of cash and/or new, unwrapped toys are accepted. 21+
That's All She Wrote @ Great Lakes Tattoo
The live lit series That's All She Wrote is back at Great Lakes Tattoo, 1148 W. Grand Ave. This month's lineup includes Bill Hillman, Dmitry Samarov, Wendy McClure, and Allison Kelley. Hosted by J.H. Palmer and Angela Benander. Doors open at 7:30, stories begin at 8pm. Free and BYOB.
The Bad Plus @ City Winery
The Bad Plus' avant garde form of jazz has touched upon many a cover song in their early work. Recently they have transitioned into completely original compositions and they are amazing. The Bad Plus will be performing in support of their new album Inevitable Western at City Winery, 1200 W Randolph St. Tickets for this all ages concert range from $30 to $40 and are avaiable for their 5pm show and the 8pm show. .
Burlesque-A-Pades: A Christmas Shimmy @ Martyrs'
Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., hosts Burlesque-A-Pades: A Christmas Shimmy, tonight at 8pm. The show features Angie "The Italian Stallionette" Pontani, Albert Cadabra, Helen Pontani and the Maine Attraction. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 21+
