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Thursday, March 28

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Seeds of Change Gala @ Cultural Center

The Crossroads Fund hosts Seeds of Change, its annual benefit gala, tonight in GAR Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. The evening begins at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception, live music and a silent auction, followed by an awards ceremony at 7:30pm. Tickets are $135 per person; $50 limited income admission is available.

18th International Opening Reception @ Woman Made Gallery

Tonight from 6-8PM, Woman Made Gallery will be presenting their 18th International Open which will feature the works of 37 female artists. The gallery is located at 685 N Milwaukee Ave. Free and open to the public.


Levitation Chicago @ Thalia Hall

Empty Bottle Presents and Austin Psych Fest present Levitation Chicago, a two day music festival at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport Ave., tonight and Saturday. Tonight's lineup features The Pop Group, Destruction Unit, Viet Cong, Noveller, Mind Over Mirrors, Heaters, and Mary Lattimore & Jeff Zeigler. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $25, or $35 for both days.

Mariana Sissia @ THE MISSION

THE MISSION, 1431 W. Chicago Ave., opens an exhibition of the landscape drawings of Argentine artist Mariana Sissia tonight from 6 to 8pm. The show will be on view until April 25.

Revolution Brewery 5th Year Party @ the Riv

Revolution Brewing celebrates its fifth anniversary with a party at the Riviera, 4746 N. Racine Ave., tonight at 7pm. Andrew WK headlines, supprted by The Orwells, the Beer Nuts and the Superfriends DJs, plus a special guest appearence by 2012 World Air Guitar Champion Nordic Thunder. A dozen Revolution beers will be on tap for $4 a pint, and there will be giveaways and other fun. Tickets are $27.50. 21+

Sicko Mobb @ Subterranean

Catch Sicko Mobb tonight at the Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., before they head down to SXSW Music Festival. St. Millie, Asa, Roy French, TomaHawk Gang, Landon Battles and Shon Roka open. Doors are at 8pm. Tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door. 18+

Cannibal Ox @ Abbey Pub

Indie hip hop legends Cannibal Ox headline at Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., tonight, with Qwel, The WHOevers, Chris Crack, DJ Rude One and DJ Intel in support. Doors open at 9pm, show's at 10pm. Tickets are $26 in advance, $20 at the door. 21+

Turquoise Jeep @ Empty Bottle

The Turquoise Jeep crew brings the party to the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., tonight at 9pm. Austin Fillmore and JA Grimms & Blacknight open. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 21+

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? @ Music Box

The Music Box presents a midnight screening of the epic 1988 animation/live action combo Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

 

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