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TODAY
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BY DAY
Thursday, May 07 2015
Xoco Yucatan Pop-Up Dinner @ Revolution Brewery
Rick Bayless' Xoco joins forces with Revolution Brewery at their taproom (3340 N. Kedzie Ave) tonight at 6pm for a three course "Beer Dinner" featuring an appetizer of pumpkin seed dip with cucumber and jicama, tacos and coconut rice pudding--complete with pairings (and a starter cocktail). Tickets $40.
Chicago Critics Film Festival
The third annual Chicago Critics Film Festival runs May 1-7 at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. Tonight's closing films are The Overnight at 6pm with director Patrick Brice on hand for a Q&A, and Me & Earl & The Dying Girl at 8:30pm with director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon in attendance for a Q&A. Check the festival's site for a complete schedule, advance tickets and festival passes.
StoryCorps OutLoud @ Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark) hosts an evening of discussion with StoryCorps founder David Isay and UIC gender studies professor Jennifer Brier. The topic of discussion will be StoryCorps' OutLoud series of LGBTQ biographical interview recordings. Full details for this event at WBEZ's site.
Pitchfork Studio Visit
Visit the Pitchfork studio, 3317 W. Fullerton Ave., with MAS Context and sit down with designer and creative director Michael Renaud and art director Molly Butterfoss. The duo will discuss the ideas behind The Pitchfork Review and experience working on the first four issues of the magazine. Free registration is required. Donations to support MAS Context's public programs are welcome.
Applied Words: On Belonging
The Guild Literary Complex presents Applied Words: On Belonging tonight at 7:30pm in the upstairs bar at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. The event will feature readings by Rebecca Kling, Sahar Mustafah, and José Ángel N. Admission is pay-what-you-can; $5 suggested.
The Hudson Branch @ Double Door
The Hudson Branch headline Double Door, 1551 N. Damen Ave., tonight with Josh Farrow and Andrew Kent Wittler opening. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors open at 7:30pm. 18+
You Are Here Festival
The You Are Here Festival, aka The Maze, makes its Chicago debut at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., May 7-24. The festival takes place inside a maze, immersing attendees in the experience that includes light shows, art installations, audio experiments and live performances. Tonight's performers include Bitney / Bach / Hatwich and Bruce Lamont. The fest runs from 9pm to midnight. Tickets are $10. 21+
