The Residents Documentary @ Logan Theater

The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMFest) will be showing dozens of great films, documentaries, shorts, and hosting live performances all over Chicago from April 16 through 19. One of the highlights must undoubtedly be the world premier of the long-awaited Residents documentary, "Theory of Obscurity." Created with the blessings of the group, who gave the filmmakers unlimited access to their deep vaults, it's going to be an eye-popping assemblage of esoterica for fans of the eyeball'd ones themselves. I saw a 45 minute workprint at last year's CIMMFest, and it was mind-spattering. Even if you've seen some of this vintage footage, you've never seen it looking this pristine.

Tickets are $12, and the screening takes place at 3:35 at the Logan Theater (2646 N. Milwaukee). Advance tickets strongly recommended -- there are more of us Residents fanatics than you realize. More information including online ticketing at the Theory of Obscurity page on the CIMMFest website.

YarnCon

If you like to do anything with yarn, anything that requires yarn, or if you just like being surrounded with pretty soft things, then you'll want to go to YarnCon today. There are a wide variety of classes offered for all skill levels, many vendors who are hard to find at larger yarn shows around the country, and so much inspiration that you'll leave agog and full of ideas. Head over to Chicago Journeyman Plumbers Union Hall (1340 W Washington St.) today from 10am to 3pm.

Vintage Garage

The Vintage Garage reopens at 5051 N. Broadway today from 10am to 5pm. Shop for antiques, vintage clothing and accessories, kitschy items and music. Admission is $5. Buy a season pass for $30 and get early access and other perks.

Curbside Splendor Pop Up Book Fair @ Empty Bottle

Curbside Splendor hosts a Pop Up Book Fair at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., from noon to 5pm. More than 30 local and regional independent publishers, presses and booksellers will offer their wares, and so will the bar. The show is free with RSVP, $8 otherwise. 21+

SSII: Post-Butoh Festival @ Outerspace

This weekend, April 18-19, the Post-Butoh Festival will be held at Outerspace, 1474 N. Milwaukee Ave., with performances on both nights at 6:30pm and workshops on both days from 1 to 4pm. RSVP for the event on the Butoh website. Free!

Taco Takedown @ Lincoln Hall

The Chicago Taco Takedown is today at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. From 2 to 4pm, sample tacos from a bunch of competitors and vote on your favorite! $20 gets you in the door.

Outpost by Lou Mallozzi @ The Hyde Park Art Center

From 3-4PM today, Lou Mallozzi, Chicago-based sound and installation artist, will be surveilling audience members at the Hyde Park Art Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Spring Exhibitions @ The Hyde Park Art Center

The Hyde Park Art Center will be presenting new exhibitions for the spring today from 3-5PM. HPAC is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue.

Jucifer @ Reggies

Doom metal duo Jucifer headlines a show at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., tonight, with Svlphvrvs, Of Wolves and Czar opening. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 17+

That's All She Wrote, April - the Two Erics show @ 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 two Erics: Eric Stassen and Eric Kenron, hence the name of the show. Also reading are Jennifer Peepas, Julie Marchiano, and co-hosts J.H. Palmer and Angela Benander. Doors open at 7:30, stories begin at 8pm. Free and BYOB. Check out their new chairs.

Ana Tijoux/Allá/Dos Santos/DJ Soundculture @ Thalia Hall

Amazing Chilean rapper and singer Ana Tijoux will headlining a show at Pilsen's Thalia Hall,1807 S. Allport Ave. She will be joined by DJ Soundculture and two amazing Chicago groups: Chicano rockers Allá and some wonderful cumbia from Dos Santos: Anti-Beat Orquesta. Doors open at 7:30 for this 17+ show. Tickets are $16 for the floor, $26 for the seated balcony.

"Diversified" at Under the Gun Theater

Under the Gun Theater, 956 W. Newport Ave. presents "Diversified," three nights of comedy in all its diverse forms. Curated by Elizabeth Gomez, tonight's lineup includes storytelling by Ines Belina, a character study by Mollie Rehner, improv by the Under the Gun Ensemble, and stand-up by Kelsie Huff, Cody Melcher, Sonia Denis, Vicky Victoria and Prateek Srivastava. The show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $12.