Things to do in Chicago (week of July 5th)
Monday July 6th:
9pm: The Vintage Theater Collective presents Movieoke at the Whistler w/ DJ Devin Davis. Act out a classic movie scene for an audience, karaoke style. And Devin promised he’s dug deep in the vaults for weird tv/movie soundtracks to spin. FREE.
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8pm: Judson Claiborne with Pillars & Tongues and My Silence at Schubas. $6.
Tuesday July 7th:
7pm: The Nightingale is hands-down the coolest storefront screening room in the city. On Tuesday, they are showing a 16mm print of Theodor Dryer’s La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc accompanied by a solo cello score by Lori Goldston. The film is astonishing, the space is terrific and uh, solo cello. Not to miss. $7-$10.
Wednesday July 8th:
10pm: Hmmm, looks like it’s gonna be a Whistler week. L’Orchestre Super Vitesse plays really great afro-pop that sounds very highlife influenced to my ears. And my folks are in town this week, and I think they’ll dig these guys quite a bit. FREE.
Thursday July 9th:
I suspect you’ll be wanting to see the Fiery Furnaces at the Hideout. I can’t make it, lemme know how it goes.
Friday July 10th:
7pm: This is my favorite. On Friday, the Chicago Underground Library celebrates “The Science of Obscurity,” an evening of new, unpublished, and in-progress works presented as science fair experiments. The night will also feature a public book launch via catapult and the mass purging of rejection letters—community literary rituals in need of revival! At the Jupiter Outpost (1139 W. Fulton Market), food and drink will be available for sale + BYOB. Best.
Saturday July 11th:
Hmmm, I dunno? What should I do on Saturday? I’ve been meaning to get over to Mana. Yeah, let’s do that.
