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TODAY
Thursday, April 18
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BY DAY
Thursday, April 23 2015
Sensing and Sensibility Panel Discussion @ SAIC
This afternoon MAS Context and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago present a panel discussion entitled "Sensing and Sensibility: Politics and Technology in the Contemporary City," featuring Javier Arbona, Ingrid Burrington, Laura Forlano, and Douglas Pancoast. The free event will be moderated by Iker Gil. The event runs from 4:30-6:30pm at the Columbus Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr., Room 203.
WORK WERQ: Opening Reception @ FLATSstudio
FLATSstudio is presenting WORK WERQ, an exhibition which focuses on Asian American identity. Music by Carla Starla and beverages by KOVAL Distillery will be presented at the show. FLATS is located at 1050 W. Wilson Ave. Please RSVP to rsvp@flatschicago.com and include the number of guests.
Chicago Latino Film Festival
The 31st annual Chicago Latino Film Festival runs April 9-23 at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St. Today's final lineup includes eight films, beginning at 6pm; see the schedule for full details. Tickets are $12 per film, $10 for members of the Illinois Latino Cultural Center. Film passports, good for 12 admissions, are $110.
Version Festival 15
Version Festival 15 runs April 23 to May 3. The theme this year is "100 Watts" in honor of organizer Public Media Institute's newly licensed low-power radio station. Tonight's kickoff party runs from 6 to 11pm at Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St. Your $85 ticket gets you an open bar, food from top-notch restaurants, art installations and live performances by Lord of the Yum Yum, HIDE, Bobby Conn, Oshwa, Sally Timms and V4MEE.
White Mystery @ Cubby Bear
White Mystery play a free show tonight at the Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., sponsored by Red Bull Sound Select. Doors open at 7pm, show's at 8pm. 21+
Rhiannon Giddens @ The Vic
Rhiannon Giddens, the singer for the Carolina Chocolate Drops, does a solo show at The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., tonight, with Bhi Bhiman opening. Tickets are $35-45. Doors open at 7pm. 18+
Chicago Improv Festival
The 18th annual Chicago Improv Festival runs April 20-26 at multiple locations. There are nine shows at four different venues tonight, beginning at 8pm. Ticket prices vary, see site for details.
Flash Gordon @ Logan Theater
FLASH! AHHH-AHHHHH! The Logan Theater presents a late night screening of the 1980 camp classic Flash Gordon, starring a very dubbed Sam Jones and Max von Sydow as Ming the Merciless! The film begins tonight at 10:30pm. Logan Theater: 2646 N. Milwaukee.
