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Thursday, December 12

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Netflix Rolling Roadshow: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Netflix and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema present the Rolling Roadshow, a travelling outdoor film festival visiting famous locations from your favorite movies. Tonight finds the Rolling Roadshow in Northbrook, IL to screen the John Hughes epic Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the Cedar Lane Water Tower, which was the tower painted with the message "SAVE FERRIS" in the film. The screening starts at 8:30 PM, and admission is free. After the screening, there will be a John Hughes themed 80s prom happening at 41 North Restaurant (445 Skokie Boulevard in Northbrook); you must attend the screening to pick up a wristband for admission to the prom. Full details on the event are available at the Rolling Roadshow Website.

The Overrated Book release party @ Quimby's

Henry Owings as he celebrates the release of The Overrated Book tonight at 7pm at Quimby’s, 1854 W. North Ave. The book is based on material from Chunklet magazine, and features work by David Cross, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Posehn and Zach Galifianakis. There's also going to be a special screening of a top-secret Chunklet film! Free, bring friends, get there early.

Dr. Octogon @ Abbey Pub

You might have heard of Kool Keith in your travels around the universe, but tonight he'll be Dr. Octogon at The Abbey Pub. From the Abbey: "After single-handedly redefining "warped" as the mind and mouth behind the Bronx-based Ultramagnetic MC's, "Kool" Keith Thornton — aka Rhythm X, aka Dr. Octagon, aka Dr. Dooom, aka Mr. Gerbik — headed for the outer reaches of the stratosphere with a variety of solo projects. A onetime psychiatric patient at Bellevue, Keith's lyrical thematics remained as free-flowing here as they ever were with the N.Y. trio, connecting up complex meters with fierce, layers-deep metaphors and veiled criticisms of those who 'water down the sound that comes from the ghetto.'" Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door. The Abbey is located at 3420 W. Grace (at Elston). Call 773-478-4408 for more information.

Fall Garden Planning @ Garfield Park Conservatory

If you’re raising vegetables this summer, it’s time to plan for fall. This organic gardening class discusses what you can grow through the autumn and maybe even early winter. The class runs from 6 PM to 7:30 this evening, requires pre-registration, and costs only $5. 300 N Central Park Avenue. For more information, call 773-638-1766 or visit the website.

CHILL Magazine's Chill Out. Make Out. Be Out.

The lovely lesbians of CHILL Magazine are hosting a "a make-out party / show / dance-off" tonight at Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 1600 W. Grand. The line-up will include DJ sets from DJ Eryka (of local band Office), Jillian Valentino, DJ KT, and DJ Lesbro, as well as a performance by Stiletto Attack, a kissing booth, and a dating game. Somehow, all that is going to be squeezed in between the hours of 9pm and 3am. Cover is $5, and you must be at least 21 to get in.

Chicago Samba @ The Hot House

Enjoy steamy Brazilian night at the Hothouse with a performance led by the 7-piece band, Chicago Samba, which blends up a cocktail of samba, bossa nova, batucada, and other spirited dance rhythms. Seasoned Brazilian dance professional Edilson Lima provides samba lessons during intermission. Tickets are $10--both in advance and at the door. The show starts at 10 pm. 312.362.9707

Magic Flute @ Cultural Center

The Chicago Office of Tourism, in conjunction with Silk Road Chicago, presents this Sanskrit and Balinese-influenced production of Mozart's classic opera in Preston Bradley Hall at 7 PM. Free, but tickets are required: call 312-742-8497. 77 E Randolph. For more information, visit the website.

Orkestar Universale -- World-Class Jazz @ Millennium Park

This evening's program mixes American, Polish, Yugoslavian and Brazilian jazz and musicians. In the Pritzker Pavillion, free, 6:30 PM. For more information, visit the website.

Bicycle Film Festival Pre-Party @ Rodan

Gapers Block brings you a night of cycling-related comradery on the eve of the first ever Bicycle Film Festival in Chicago at Rodan. Sets by DJ Joseph and DJ Matt Roan. 1530 N. Milwaukee, 10 PM--2 AM.

Chicago based band Sally, tonight @ The Darkroom

Local indie/pyschadelic rock band Sally, is playing tonight for your listening and contemplative pleasure.

The line-up: Sally, Kinetic & The Digital Kill

The Darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave, chicago, 60622
Cost: $ 7.00 Doors at 9 pm

 

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