Free Shit
Friday, November 6, 2009
Onstage, Free Shit, Performing Arts 11/9—"Site Unseen" at the Chicago Cultural Center
Posted by Sam Adams on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Monday from 6 to 9 PM the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington, wheelchair accessible entrance on Randolph) will host Site Unseen 2009: (Dis)abling Conditions, featuring "performances, installations, and video works consider[ing] issues around disability . . . created specifically for the rooms and architecture of the Chicago Cultural Center."
Free Shit 11/9 — Free Facials at Macy's on State
Posted by Robyn Chang on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Music, Free Shit 11/9 — Free White Mystery Show at the Empty Bottle
Posted by Robyn Chang on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 1:39 PM
White Mystery bring their "gleeful (Billy) Childish-ness and swaggering Monks-y stomp" to the Empty Bottle for a show starting at 9:30 PM Monday. Opening are girl group Hollows (recently featured in the Reader) along with Bird Talk and DJ Emilie Fabulette.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Music, Free Shit 11/7-11/8—Free Shows at Reckless Records
Posted by Robyn Chang on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM
"Fiery Iowa farm boy" William Elliot Whitmore gives a free in-store performance at 3 PM at the Reckless Records Wicker Park location (1532 N. Milwaukee) on Saturday.
And the next day Mount Eerie, whose sound Reader critic Miles Raymer describes as "epic, fascinating, and more than a little scary," plays at 1 PM at the Broadway location (3126 N. Broadway).
Music, Free Shit, Post No Bills Bold Pianists Kick off the Umbrella Music Festival Tonight
Posted by Peter Margasak on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 2:54 PM
- Achim Kaufmann
Food Chain, Film, Free Shit, Food & Drink 11/5—Film Screening at Loyola
Posted by Sam Adams on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Free Shit 11/4 — Free Yoga Classes in Logan Square
Posted by Robyn Chang on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:10 PM
To celebrate the opening of its third location, Moksha Yoga Center is offering all classes at its new Logan Square location (2514/2528 W. Armitage, suite 202) free through November 7th. Classes are held daily and are fit for yogis of all levels. Find a complete schedule here.
(via Broke Hipster)
Film, Free Shit Stare at goats a day early
Posted by Ed M. Koziarski on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- George Clooney in "The Men Who Stare at Goats"
The Men Who Stare at Goats officially opens in a midnight screening Thursday 11/5, but if you can't wait that long, Gen Art hosts a preview screening and after-party with hosted drinks, Wednesday 11/4.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Music, Free Shit 11/4 — Free Umbrella Music Festival Shows
Posted by Robyn Chang on Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 6:32 PM
As part of several satellite events surrounding the Umbrella Music Festival, reedist Hans Koch, whose work Reader critic Peter Margasak discusses here, will appear solo at the University of Chicago's Bond Chapel (1050 E. 59th) at 8 PM Wednesday and at Corbett vs. Dempsey (1120 N. Ashland) at 4 PM Friday.
Food Chain, Free Shit, Food & Drink 11/4 — Free Herb Adoption at Nacional 27
Posted by Robyn Chang on Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Nacional 27's cocktail hour Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 PM offers free potted herbs to take home, including basil, rosemary, and kaffir lime, as well as free tapas (the cocktails you'll have to pay for). "Parents" will receive an adoption certificate, herb care guide, and recipes for some of mixologist Adam Seger's signature cocktails. No reservations necessary; herbs will be offered on a "first-come, first-adopted" basis.
