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TODAY
Saturday, May 18
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, May 01 2015
Brendan Kelly @ Double Door
Brendan Kelly of the Lawrence Arms does an all ages solo show tonight at the Double Door, 1551 N. Damen Ave. Sam Russo, 6’ 10’, Last False Hope and Sincere Engineer open. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, which opens at 6pm.
The Interview Show @ Hideout
The Interview Show, hosted by Mark Bazer, returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight from 6:30 to 8pm. This month's guests are author Rebecca Makkai, "How to Do Everything" podcast hosts Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag, singer Eryn Allen Kane and improv duo Steve Waltien and Rush Howell. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 6pm. 21+
Luftwerk Refractions Opening Reception @ Silent Funny
Luftwerk, the experimental light and installation duo, will be featuring, Refractions, at Silent Funny this evening from 6-10PM. A mid-month concert will be held May 9th from 7:30-10PM and the closing reception will include a live concert on May 29th from 6-8PM. The event is located at 4106 W Chicago Ave.
Chicago Critics Film Festival
The third annual Chicago Critics Film Festival begins this evening at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and runs through the 7th. Tonight's films include Digging For Fire at 7pm with director Joe Swanberg on hand for a Q&A, Raiders! at 9:30pm and Restoration at midnight, paired with the "Midnight Insanity" shorts collection. Check the festival's site for a complete schedule, advance tickets and festival passes.
Am I a Feminist? A Conversation with Ms. Swiz
Tonight at 7pm, Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., hosts "Am I a Feminist? A conversation with Ms. Swiz," featuring professor and performer Alicia Swiz facilitating a conversation about what it means to be a feminist in 2015. Teens and parents welcome. $10 suggested donation.
Kartemquin Films Showcase @ Siskel Film Center
Previews of four new documentary films by Chicago's Kartemquin Films will be shown tonight at the Gene Siskel Film Center in an exclusive, one-night-only event. The films to be previewed are: All the Queen's Horses, directed by Kelly Richmond Pope; Keep Talking by Karen Weinberg; Minding the Gap by Bing Liu; and The Prosecutors by Leslie Thomas. The four directors will be present for discussion. A dessert and wine reception will follow the screenings. The event is sold out.
Kanikapila @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music celebrates Lei Day with an evening concert in their Global Dance Party series, featuring the school's hula & 'ukulele instructor, Lanialoha Lee. Musicians, singers, and dancers are invited to come join the traditional Hawaiian kanikapila starting at 8:30pm in the school's newest building, located at 4545 N. Lincoln Avenue. Full details and advance tickets at the school's site, or call (773) 728-6000.
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 event is a May Day celebration at Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St., featuring live performances by Chandeliers, Onyou, Cameron Brand and Dustin Drase. Admission is $5; bring your membership card. 21+
