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TODAY
Thursday, April 25
Slowdown
BY DAY
Thursday, August 20 2015
Open Books Sidewalk Sale
Open Books, 651 W. Lake St., is holding a sidewalk sale Aug. 20-23, from noon to 6pm each day. Children's books are $2, paperbacks are $3 and hardcovers are $4.
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Chicago runs Aug. 20-23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd. in Rosemont. Meet such celebrities as Jeremy Renner, Norman Reedus, Summer Glau, Nathan Fillion, Kristy Swanson, Burt Reynolds, Bruce Campbell, the Undertaker, Michael Rooker, Caroll Spinney (voice of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), Arthur Darvill and Barry Bostwick; check out the artists' alley, buy stuff and take photos (respectfully) of cosplayers. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door; up to two children 10 or under are free with each paying adult. Tickets for VIP experiences, autographs, photo opps, etc. are extra. The convention runs 3 to 8pm today.
Sublime With Rome + Rebelution @ First Merit Bank Pavilion
The air will be hazy and the mood will be lazy with reggae-rock legends Sublime With Rome in town tonight at First Merit Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island. Doors open at 6:00 pm and you'll get to hear performances from Rebelution, Mickey Avalon, and Pepper before the headliners take the stage. Tickets, which you can purchase here, start at $35. The secondhand high comes free.
Adler After Dark
The Adler Planetarium's monthly Adler After Dark event gives you a chance to explore the planetarium while enjoying adult beverages and live music. This month the theme is "Build It!", and there will be interactive activities involving LEGO and 3D printers, as well as demos in the new Community Design Lab. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door; Adler members get a $5 discount. It's from 6:30 to 10:30 at the Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. 21+
Wine & Cheese Night @ SHoP (Southside Hub of Production)
SHoP, a location in Hyde Park, is inviting individuals for a wine and cheese tasting. SHoP is located at 1448 E 57th St., and is free and open to the public. Visitors are asked to bring a bottle of wine and cheese.
Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival
Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival, held at MoviCo, 9701 Bryn Mawr Ave. in Rosemont, right around the corner from Wizard World Comic Con, runs Aug. 20-23. Tonight's screenings are Tales of Halloween at 7:30pm and Hellions at 10pm. Festival passes cost $66.06, or see individual films for $12.
