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Friday, December 22 2006
"Naughty or Nice" Drag King & Queen performance @ Lakeshore Theater
Versage Productions presents "Naughty or Nice", a Drag King & Drag Queen show at the Lakeshore Theater. There will be about 20 drag performers in tonight's show, and you will be able to have a picture taken with the cast after the show. Tickets are $10, the show starts at 10:00 PM, and can be purchased through the Lakeshore Theater Website. Lakeshore Theater: 3175 N. Broadway. (773) 472-3492.
Do-It-Yourself Messiah @ Civic Opera House
The 31st annual LaSalle Bank Do-It-Yourself Messiah returns to the Civic Opera House tonight at 7:00 PM. This is your chance to perform Handel's Messiah with a full orchestra in Chicago's historical opera house. Tickets are complimentary; see the LaSalle Bank Website to reserve your seats. Civic Opera: 20 North Wacker Drive.
Brilliante Holiday Party @ The Darkroom
Local imprint Brilliante Records celebrates the holiday with a roster showcase at The Darkroom tonight, featuring Milwaukee hip-hop duo Def Harmonic and fellow Brewtown dance-rock outfit New Sense. Electro-pop duo Walter Meego will keep the party going through the night with DJ sets. Free!
Katie Todd @ Uncommon Ground
Local singer-songwriter fave Katie Todd plays a Christmas show at Wrigleyville's Uncommon Ground, 3800 N Clark. 11pm.
Chicago Calling III: Another Very Special Clash Christmas
Sharif won't like it: Schubas rings in the holidays with Spanish Bombs and Guns of Brixton. The Clash cover band London Calling and the Jam cover band All Mods Conned perform with a panoply of guests including Scott Lucas, Dave Specter and members of Skapone, The Cells, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, The Siderunners, The Safes, The Its, The Penthouse Sweets, Project Mayhem, The Drastics, Mega Super Ultra, Janesville, Loomis and The Chuckleheads. $10 advance, $12 door. 10pm. Schubas, 3159 N Southport.
Kitchen Chicago Holiday Shop
Kitchen Chicago is open to the public today and tomorrow for a two-day "holiday shop" featuring purchasable items from its clients. You'll be able to get some pies, brownies, cookies, scones, chocolates, and many other great food items. You may pre-order items for pickup during the holiday shop; please see the Kitchen Chicago site for details. Kitchen Chicago will be open today and tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Kitchen Chicago: 4464 N. Manor. (773) 463-0863.
