KULTURSCHMETTERLING KALENDER-an
arts events list for Chicago
Areas: Bp-Bridgeport DT-downtown RN-River North N-north side
LS-Logan Square WP-Wicker
Park HB-Humboldt Park RD-Randolph District P-Pilsen
S-south side HP-Hyde Park NW-northwest side CW-Central West SW-southwest side SB-suburbs
OT-out of town
Event Types: A-art gallery B-music
BT-bike tour C-reading,
lecture E-Fest, fair, parade F-film, video screening G-theater, dance, performance H-party, fundraiser T-tour
U-unusual event
Events are free unless otherwise noted. Events in bold red are official KB gatherings. To submit an event, write hey at fengi
dot com (spelled out to avoid spambots). Updated
5/2/08
MAY
|
Day |
Time |
What |
Where |
Area |
Type |
|
02 |
5:30p-8p |
Thesis work by MFA candidates opens |
Columbia College Center for Book and Paper 1104 S Wabash,
2nd fl |
DT |
A |
|
02 |
5:30p-8p |
Thesis work by MFA candidates opens |
Columbia College Hokin Gallery and Annex 623 S Wabash |
DT |
A |
|
02 |
5p-10p |
Work by Ewa Bloch, Pawel Ciochon, and others in honor of
Polish Constitution Day |
Flat Iron Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee |
WP |
A |
|
02 |
5p-8p |
“Urban Archaeology,” canvases built up with
layers of paint and then stripped down again by Li Lin Lee opens |
Walsh 118 N Peoria, 2nd fl |
RD |
A |
|
02 |
5p-9p |
Zafos Xagoraris: The Sound Of Acre, Opening reception |
Koscielak Gallery 1646 N. Bosworth Ave. |
WP |
A |
|
02 |
6p-11p |
“Cabinet of Curiosities: Images From Disparate
Worlds,” work by Andrew Breen, Anders Johnson, Matt Kelly, and Amelia
Kieras opens |
Tojo 1418 W Division |
WP |
A |
|
02 |
6p-8:30p |
Work by neighborhood artists, the first show in the
“Art in My Backyard” series opens |
Studios Revealed 3955 W Irving Park |
NW |
A |
|
02 |
6p-9p |
Thread Tracings, installation of a series of embroidered
drawings opens |
Audible at Experimental Sound Studio 5925 N Ravenswood |
N |
A |
|
02 |
6p-9p |
Group show by eight artists “experimenting in
exchange,” |
Mess Hall, 6932 N. Glenwood |
N |
A |
|
02 |
7p-10p |
Furniture by Bladon Conner from found objects and
reclaimed furniture opens |
Haus 5405 N Clark |
N |
A |
|
02 |
7p-9p |
“Cry Me a River,” photos by Chris Eichenseer
opens |
Threadless 3011 N Broadway |
N |
A |
|
02 |
8p |
Picked Up: Episode #4 weekly series of "TV pilots" performed on stage |
Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland |
N |
G |
|
02 |
8p |
Paper And Carriage Release party |
Green Lantern Gallery, 1511 N. Milwaukee,
thegreenlantern.org. |
WP |
C |
|
03 |
12p-2p |
Christian Slade signs his graphic fantasy novel Korgi. |
Chicago Comics, 3244 N. Clark |
N |
C |
|
03 |
2p-4p |
Jeffrey Brown signs his comics and graphic novels. |
Chicago Comics, 3244 N. Clark |
N |
C |
|
03 |
4p-7p |
“Wall of Cups,” group show of 40 functional
ceramic mugs; opens |
Lillstreet 4401 N Ravenswood |
N |
A |
|
03 |
5:30p-7:30p |
Spring capstone art exhibition by graduating art majors
opens |
Elmhurst College Accelerator Art Space 253 Walter,
Elmhurst |
SB |
A |
|
03 |
5:30p-7:30p |
Spring capstone art exhibition by graduating art majors
opens |
Elmhurst College Frick Center Founders Lounge 190
Prospect, Elmhurst |
SB |
A |
|
03 |
5p |
Bad Dudes plays |
Permanent Records, 1914 W. Chicago |
WP |
B |
|
03 |
6p-9p |
“It Ain’t Pretty,” doodles, toys, and
paintings with a “real lowbrow flavor” by Jim Koch opens |
Rotofugi 1955 W Chicago |
WP |
A |
|
03 |
7p |
Female Comedy at Kate's $10 |
Kate The Great's Book Emporium 5550 N. Broadway |
N |
C |
|
03 |
7p-10p |
Screening of “occult shit films,” |
Alogon 1049 N Paulina, 3rd fl |
WP |
A |
|
03 |
8a-3p |
The Oak Park Conservatory's annual Herb Sale |
615 Garfield, Oak Park |
SB |
H |
|
03 |
8p |
Picked Up: Episode #4 weekly series of "TV pilots" performed on stage |
Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland |
N |
G |
|
03 |
8p |
Heather McAdams and Chris Ligon host an evening of country
music films, $8 |
Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark |
N |
F |
|
04 |
1:30p |
Cornelia Funke, author of young-adult fantasy novels, reads
introduces a screening. Reservations required - 312-683-0121, ext. 130
marketing@chicagofilmfestival.com |
Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State |
DT |
F |
|
04 |
10a-5p |
Architectural Artifacts Spring Sale |
Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood |
N |
H |
|
04 |
2p |
Smart Museum of Art Univ. of Chicago, 5550 S. Greenwood.
“Adaptation,” video installations, Curator Stephanie Smith
discusses the show |
HP |
A |
|
|
04 |
3-5p |
Recordings Made in Public Spaces, sound installation by
Jeffrey M Robinson opens |
Lincoln Park Conservatory Fern Room 2391 N Stockton |
N |
A |
|
04 |
3p |
Chicago Chamber Orchestra |
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St |
DT |
B |
|
04 |
5p |
Nudity plays |
Permanent Records, 1914 W. Chicago |
WP |
B |
|
04 |
7p |
Myopic Fiction Series Keith Gessen reads from his novel
All the Sad Young Literary Men. |
Myopic Books, 1564 N. Milwaukee |
WP |
C |
|
05 |
7:30p |
Twilight Tales Open-mike night. Theme: May, $4. |
Mix, 2843 N. Halsted |
N |
C |
|
05 |
7p |
Nina Revoyr reads with Elizabeth Crane and Joe Meno |
Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln |
N |
C |
|
05 |
7p |
Tokyo Police Club plays |
Reckless Records, 3161 N. Broadway |
N |
B |
|
05 |
7p-9p |
The Seldoms choreographer Carrie Hanson discusses her work
at Chicago Dancemakers Forum, reservations, silverspacedance@gmail.com |
Silverspace Studio, 1474 N. Milwaukee |
WP |
C |
|
06 |
6p |
Graphic novelist and comic artist Paul Hornschemeier
discusses his work |
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago |
DT |
C |
|
06 |
7p |
Lambda Literary Awards Readings by award finalists |
Gerber-Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville |
N |
C |
|
06 |
7p |
The Parlor - James Lower is the featured reader |
Green Lantern, 1151 N. Milwaukee, 2nd fl |
WP |
C |
|
07 |
7:30p |
Lovable Losers Literary Revue monthly series about the
Cubs' anniversary of 100 years without a World Series title |
El Jardin restaurant, 3335 N. Clark |
N |
C |
|
07 |
7p |
Libby Hill discusses The Chicago River: A Natural and
Unnatural History. |
Austin-Irving branch library, 6100 W. Irving Park |
NW |
C |
|
07 |
7p |
Paul Mccomas reads from his novel Planet of the Dates. |
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington, Evanston |
SB |
C |
|
07 |
7p-10p |
RUI: Reading Under The Influence, $3 |
Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield |
N |
C |
|
07 |
8p |
Reconstruction Room Reading Series theme: Words May Be
Music. |
Black Rock, 3614 N. Damen |
N |
C |
|
08 |
6:30p |
About Dance: Matthew Hollis |
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St |
DT |
G |
|
08 |
7p |
Zarbang - world percussion ensemble Iran and Afghanistan. |
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St |
DT |
B |
|
09 |
1p |
Spring Concert Preview: Earthly Tongues by Hedwig Dances |
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St |
DT |
G |
|
09 |
6p |
Telepathe |
Permanent Records - 1914 W. Chicago Ave |
WP |
B |
|
10 |
5p |
Pussy Pirates |
Permanent Records - 1914 W. Chicago Ave |
WP |
B |
|
11 |
3p |
Le Bon Vent - a celebration of music of France |
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St |
DT |
B |
|
11 |
6p |
Klapa Grdelin from Zagreb, original Dalmatian songs arranged by famous composers and ethnomusicologist |
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St |
DT |
B |
|
13 |
6p |
Music of the Baroque Lecture |
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St |
DT |
C |
|
14 |
5p-7p |
Jazz Institute of Chicago Presents Jazz Links Jam Sessions |