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TODAY
Sunday, April 28
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, September 19 2006
Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players @ Double Door
Remember The Trachtenburgs? They were hot stuff in 2002 and 2003, when they moved from Seattle to NYC and started making waves with their family-centric live act (father Jason on keyboards and vocals, mother Tina on slide projector, daughter Rachel on drums and vocals). Well, they're back in town, so it's time for you to check them out again (or see them for the first time). They play tonight at 9:00 PM at the Double Door; the opening act is Baby Gramps. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Double Door: 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.
Forbidden Planet @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a series of science fiction movies through December. Tonight's sci fi movie is the 1956 classic Forbidden Planet, which introduced the world to Robby the Robot. The film screens tonight at 6:00 PM, and is accompanied by a lecture/discussion by Jim Trainor of the School of the Art Institute. See the Film Center Website for a full listing of this month's movies in the series. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Golden Smog @ The Vic
Comforting alt-countryish supergroup Golden Smog hits the Vic, 3145 N Sheffield, at 7:30 ($26). Jeff Tweedy may or may not show up; take your chances.
World Music Festival: Rodrigo y Gabriela @ Columbia College
The Mexico-born European acoustic guitar virtuosos perform tonight at 8 PM in the Conaway Center. Free. 1104 S. Wabash, 1st floor. For more information, visit the website.
World Music Festival: Born into Brothels Ensemble @ Cultural Center
This New York-based group performs music from the acclaimed 2004 documentary and the Bollywood-produced Mohabbatein in Preston Bradley Hall. 7 PM, free. 78 E Washington. For more information, visit the website.
Tuesdays on the Terrace @ MCA
Kick back at the Museum of Contemporary Art after work. Check out the farmer's market out front (it closes by 6 PM), wander through the exhibits (MCA admission is free Tuesdays), and conclude your evening lounging on the terrace, listening to jazz (the concert starts at 5:30 PM) and enjoying one of the best views in Chicago. For more information, call MCA at 312-280-2660 or visit the website.
