Entre Nous: The Art of Claude Cahun
Entre Nous: The Art of Claude Cahun Fri. 02/25 - Sun. 06/03 @ The Art Institute of Chicago (map)

February 25–June 3, 2012 Gallery 1 Overview: Born Lucy Schwob to a family of French Jewish intellectuals and writers, Claude Cahun (who adopted the pseudonym at age 22) is best known for th…more»

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TimeOutChicago

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March 28, 2012

French Surrealist Cahun (1894–1954)—née Lucy Schwob—made art that was ahead of its time in its treatment of gender, performance and identity. more at timeoutchicago.com

South Side Of Heaven
South Side Of Heaven Sun. 04/03 | 7:00PM - Fri. 05/25 @ Second City Mainstage (map)

South Side of Heaven is a thought-provoking, irreverent and hilarious new show from The Second City exploring the many fates that propel our world and universe. From the cultural divide b…more»

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The Onion A.V. Club

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December 21, 2011

Though its name might suggest a classic Slayer album, The Second City revue South Side of Heaven may indeed be the opposite.more at avclub.com

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April 17, 2011

Billy Bungeroth ( Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life ) takes the reins for the Mainstage’s 99th revue and handles them well. Scenes including a racially charged standoff between Cubs and White Sox fans and a farewell to Daley get a lift from both Bungeroth’s whiz-bang staging. The mixed batch of Second City vets and newcomers, particularly Holly Laurent, Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson bring this new show awfully close to heaven more at timeoutchicago.com

This Will Have Been: Art, Love & Politics in the 1980s
This Will Have Been: Art, Love & Politics in the 1980s Sat. 02/11 - Sun. 06/03 @ Museum of Contemporary Art (map)

The art produced during the 1980s veered between radical and conservative, capricious and political, socially engaged and art historically aware. This Will Have Been: Art, Love & Politics in t…more»

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HoZac Blackout Fest 2012: Davila 666, Spider Fever, Video, Plateaus
HoZac Blackout Fest 2012: Davila 666, Spider Fever, Video, Plateaus Fri. 05/18 | 5:00PM - Sun. 05/20 @ Empty Bottle (map)

From 2001-2006, the Chicago Blackout Festival was the first purely Midwest rock & roll festival, celebrating the yearly release of Horizontal Action Magazine.  Each year dre…more»

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HoZac Blackout Fest 2012 featuring Roky Erickson, Human Eye, Estrogen Highs, Bare Mutants
HoZac Blackout Fest 2012 featuring Roky Erickson, Human Eye, Estrogen Highs, Bare ... Sun. 05/20 | 7:00PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Like Syd Barrett, a common point of reference, Roky Erickson rose to cult-hero status as much for his music as for his tragic personal life; in light of his legendary bouts with madness and my…more»

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$1 American Beer, $2 Jim Beam, Free Pool
$1 American Beer, $2 Jim Beam, Free Pool Every Monday 4:00PM @ Delilah's (map)

DJs spin @ 9pm $1 American Beer, $2 Jim Beam, Free Pool

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October 26, 2010

Punk rock DJ Vinyl Richie is a staple at some of the North Side’s best rock bars, including Bottom Lounge, Continental and Liar’s Club. But it’s his weekly Monday at Delilah’s that tops them all, pulling crowds that rival Danny’s soul night, but for the screaming guitar-loving set. more at timeout.com

$1 Buck Burger w/ Salad or Fries, $2 off all Pitchers, $4 Absolut Mandarin Crushes
$1 Buck Burger w/ Salad or Fries, $2 off all Pitchers, $4 Absolut Mandarin Crushes Every Monday 4:00PM @ Big Chicks (map)

$1 Buck Burger w/ choice of salad or fries. Dine in Only, with the purchase of a drink.$2 off all pitchers, $4 Absolut Mandarin Crushes

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November 09, 2010

For one buck, you get a hearty burger and a plate of fries (or side salad for the carb freaks). Good luck snagging a table.
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Arrington De Dionyso, Thollem Electric, Laughing Eye Weeping Eye
Arrington De Dionyso, Thollem Electric, Laughing Eye Weeping Eye Mon. 05/21 | 9:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Founding member and driving force behind the experimental Old Time Relijun, multi-instrumentalist Arrington DeDionyso spent most of his childhood in churches due to his minister parents. While…more»

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Deep Blue Organ Trio
Deep Blue Organ Trio Every Tuesday 9:00PM - 1:00AM @ The Green Mill (map)

DEEP BLUE ORGAN TRIO Every Tuesday, 9pm-1am only $6 cover -Chicago''s premier Hammond B-3 organ trio- featuring: Chris Foreman - Hammond B-3 organ Bobby Broom - guitar Greg Rockingham -…more»

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November 17, 2010

Chris Foreman spreads organ-jazz gospel from the Hammond B3 pulpit, while guitarist Bobby Broom and drummer Greg Rockingham wail on in the amen corners. There may be no better weekly fix for soul-dripping swing in Chicagoland.more at timeout.com

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November 03, 2010

Chris Foreman spreads organ-jazz gospel from the Hammond B3 pulpit, while guitarist Bobby Broom and drummer Greg Rockingham wail on in the amen corners. There may be no better weekly fix for soul-dripping swing in Chicagoland.more at timeout.com

The Pinker Tones
The Pinker Tones Tue. 05/22 | 9:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

At a time when the Spanish indie pop scene tends to favor either retro power pop or Belle & Sebastian-style tweeness, Barcelona-based duo the Pinker Tones pursue their own uniquely rewarding p…more»

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Sinful $1 Drink Night
Sinful $1 Drink Night Every Tuesday 10:00PM @ Berlin (map)

Sinful $1 Drink Night DJ Chester Hosted by: Puterbaugh Sisterz $1 well cocktails / $1 PBR $5 cover

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He's My Brother She's My Sister, The Damn Choir, Paper Thick Walls
He's My Brother She's My Sister, The Damn Choir, Paper Thick Walls Wed. 05/23 | 9:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

He’s My Brother She’s My Sister is like a time warp to the golden present, wrapping nostalgia around the here and now with throwback flair and good taste. They make debauchery and estrangement…more»

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Chicago Live!
Chicago Live! Every Thursday 7:00PM - @ UP Comedy Club (map)

Grab a seat behind the headlines of Chicago's biggest stories at Chicago Live!, a weekly stage and radio show produced by the Chicago Tribune and featuring The Second City. Back for its fifth …more»

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TimeOutChicago

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March 02, 2011

This live weekly stage show and podcast taping is presented by the Chicago Tribune and Second City. Tonight’s guests include City Provisions owner Cleetus Friedman, Interfaith Youth Core director Eboo Patel, Voices of Cabrini filmmakers and Red Eye ’s Kyra Kyles. Mingle with guests after the chat. more at timeoutchicago.com

Metromix

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February 08, 2011

The second season of the weekly stage show brings Chicago Tribune’s headlines to life with a changing lineup of newsmakers, athletes and performers, plus sketch comedy performances by Second City members. Stick around after the show for a reception where you can meet and mingle with the featured guests. more at metromix.com

Mark Sultan, Outer Minds, Magic Milk
Mark Sultan, Outer Minds, Magic Milk Thu. 05/24 | 9:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Mark Sultan has become one of the leading figures on the Canadian garage punk scene, cranking out high-test rock & roll with a handful of memorable bands as well as making a name for himself a…more»

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The Hoyle Brothers
The Hoyle Brothers Fri. 05/25 | 5:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

The Hoyle Brothers approach their music the way a preacher might prepare for a sermon: Reference the good Book, find a theme that resonates and deliver it with fire and passion. That’s what ma…more»

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COSMIX FRIDAYS with DJ Greg Haus
COSMIX FRIDAYS with DJ Greg Haus Every Friday 10:00PM @ Berlin (map)

COSMIX is Berlin Nightclub's long-running dance party dedicated to electronica, progressive, and indie-alternative dance... music & video...   DJ GREG HAUS on the decks weekly …more»

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October 30, 2010

With nothing more than a healthy bit of sweat drenched dancing as its goal, DJ Greg Haus steps into the booth every Friday to mix it up with dance tunes of every flavor, giving hipsters, freaks and club kids alike something to get excited about. more at timeoutchicago.com

Bobby Conn, Starring, CAVE
Bobby Conn, Starring, CAVE Fri. 05/25 | 10:00PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

The once self-proclaimed antichrist Bobby Conn is in a league all his own when it comes to performing live as well as creating his tongue-in-cheek chameleon-like pop that genre-hops with a dec…more»

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Heaving Mass, Witchden, Chicago Thrash Ensemble *Free With RSVP*
Heaving Mass, Witchden, Chicago Thrash Ensemble *Free With RSVP* Sat. 05/26 | 6:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Heaving Mass is a three piece Heavy Metal band from Chicago (although heavy doesn’t really describe them well enough, maybe a Heaving Metal band). They are comprised from member of other curre…more»

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RSVP for No Cover! **RSVP closes 5pm May 26th

Jim Beam presents Windy City Soul Club
Jim Beam presents Windy City Soul Club Sat. 05/26 | 10:00PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Established November, 2008. The best Rare Soul DJs in Chicago come together to create the best party this city has ever seen.

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Crystal Fighters, Is Tropical, Spooky Moon
Crystal Fighters, Is Tropical, Spooky Moon Sun. 05/27 | 9:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

French fashion and music label Kitsun?? boasts a lengthy laundry list of electro indie rock giants, among them Boys Noize, Bloc Party, the Whitest Boy Alive, Hot Chip, and many others. So it s…more»

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Netherfriends, House of Wolves, Bigcolour, Natureboy
Netherfriends, House of Wolves, Bigcolour, Natureboy Mon. 05/28 | 9:00PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Essentially the rotating project of indie pop adventurer Shawn Rosenblatt and friends, Netherfriends plays an ethereal brand of rock, layering Rosenblatt's Beach Boys-esque coos over shimmerin…more»

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Solvent, Svengalisghost, Mike Broers, Beau Wanzer (DJ set)
Solvent, Svengalisghost, Mike Broers, Beau Wanzer (DJ set) Tue. 05/29 | 9:00PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Solvent, born Jason Amm in Zimbabwe, and currently residing in Toronto, Canada, has been releasing his unique brand of analogue-synthesizer-pop music since 1997. Best known for his releases on…more»

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Dhalgren, C.J. Boyd, Victor Villareal *Free with RSVP
Dhalgren, C.J. Boyd, Victor Villareal *Free with RSVP Wed. 05/30 | 9:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

Equal parts ambient and virtuosic, melancholic and playful, CJ Boyd's bass playing melts glaciers, creating a sea of low, flowing rhythms, while also supplying melodies that soar over the ocea…more»

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RSVP for No Cover! **RSVP Closes 5pm May 30th

The Black Belles, Michael Lux & the Bad Sons
The Black Belles, Michael Lux & the Bad Sons Thu. 05/31 | 9:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

The Black Belles capture a modern twist to a sound heavily rooted in the soul and garage rock of the 60’s. Discovered by Jack White and brought to Third Man Studios for their first recordings,…more»

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The Hoyle Brothers
The Hoyle Brothers Fri. 06/01 | 5:30PM @ Empty Bottle (map)

The Hoyle Brothers approach their music the way a preacher might prepare for a sermon: Reference the good Book, find a theme that resonates and deliver it with fire and passion. That’s what ma…more»

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