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TODAY
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BY DAY
Friday, March 20 2015
Chi-Fi @ Palmer House Hilton
Let your inner geek shine at Chi-Fi, the weekend-long convention dedicated to celebrating your geekdom! Whether you're into cosplay, RPGs, sci-fi, podcasting, steampunk, anime or zombies, there's room -- and programming -- for you. The festival runs March 19-22 at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. It's open from 8:30am today and runs late into the night. Admission is $30 for a day pass, $60 in advance for a full weekend pass ($75 at the door.) Students and active military get a $10 discount with valid ID.
Good Food Festival @ UIC Forum
Day 2 of the Good Food Festival, a three-day festival celebrating the many aspects of the food industry--today's theme, "Food Policy, Production and Advocacy," looks at how nutrition policy can positively impact populations. Event runs 8:30am-9:00pm at UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt. Additionally, local chefs will be serving their best bites from 7-9:30pm. It's worth the admission alone! Tickets start at $90.
Story Week Festival of Writers
Columbia College's Story Week Festival of Writers runs March 15-21 at various locations throughout the city. See the schedule for details. All events are free and open to the public.
William Schweigert "Our Debt, Your Debt" Opening Reception@ FLATspace
"Our Debt, Your Debt" is the solo exhibition at FLATspace featuring the works of William Schweigert, a painter located in Chicago. The opening reception is from 6-10PM and is located at Mana Contemporary, 2233 S. Throop St, 4th floor. The event is free but please RSVP.
My Kind of Town Opening Reception @ FLATSstudio
FLATSstudio is celebrating Chicago's 178th birthday with the event and exhibition, My Kind of Town. The work in the show will exemplify the architecture, history and culture which thrives in Chicago. The opening is from 6-10PM at 1050 W Wilson Avenue. Beverages will be provides by KOVAL Distillery and music by The Luke Saladin Jazz Trio. The event is free but please RSVP to rsvp@flatschicago.com.
53rd Ward: After Dark @ Hideout
The last edition of 53rd Ward: After Dark before the runoff election hits the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 6:30pm. Ald. Ed Bus (Justin Kaufmann) welcomes special guests Bob Fioretti, 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and 43rd Ward aldermanic candidate Caroline Vickrey, plus a few surprises. Tickets are $10. 21+
Redletter @ Neo-Futurists
Only two more weeks to catch Redletter at the Neo-Futurarium (5153 N. Ashland) featuring Neo-Futurists Bilal Dardai, Trevor Dawkins and local live lit favorites Lisa Buscani, Lindsay Muscato and Thea Lux. Created by Lisa Buscani (Neo-Futurist Alum) Directed by Jen Ellison. Tickets run $10-$20 and can be purchased online or by calling 773-878-4557. Show starts at 7:30pm
Lucy Knisley @ Woman & Children First
Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., welcomes graphic novelist Lucy Knisley for a reading of her new books Displacement and An Age of License tonight at 7:30pm. Free.
Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield @ Athenaeum Theater
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers and singer songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield have come together to record an album of Elliot Smith cover songs. The two musicians bring a new light to Smith's already poignant and lasting songs. Avett and Mayfield will be performing at Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N Southport Ave., at 8pm This is an all ages show. Tickets are $47.
