Events Search
Rates of Reaction
Mon 2/8, 7:30 PMDance
Lisa Gonzales of the Architects and Bob Garrett lead this structured improvisation lab for movers and musicians, which will develop into a "free-form jam." $5 suggested donation
Midstates, Minor Leagues, The Part Five, Celebrated Workingman
Mon., Feb. 8, 9:10 a.m.Rock, Pop, Etc
9pm, 17-and-over, 7$. A night of spiralling indie rock from Midstates, Minor Leagues, The Part Five, and Celebrated Workingman
Enter to Compete In The Cocktail World Cup 2010 Sponsored by 42BELOW Vodka
Mon., Feb. 8, 11:59 p.m.Drink Events
The 6th Annual Cocktail World Cup, presented by 42BELOW Vodka, offers 24 of the most creative mixologists from around the globe a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete in the world’s most extreme cocktail competition in New Zealand.
Requirements:
At least 21 years old
Have bartending experience
Resident of the United States
Must create and submit an original recipe for a signature cocktail using 42BELOW Vodka or 42BELOW Flavored Vodkas
Entries close February 8th, 2010
2010 O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels Auto Show
Mon., Feb. 8, 4:34 p.m.Other Stuff
O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels held March 5-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is positioned to be the largest in history. The show hosts 500 of the country's best custom and restored cars. The show is open 3 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $16 per person, $5 for children ages 6-12 and discount tickets can be purchased at any Chicago area O'Reilly Auto Parts retailer. For more information, visit www.worldofwheels.com.
Critical Encounters Book Salon
Mon., Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m.
312-369-7959Literary Events
University of Chicago prof Jerry A. Coyne discusses Why Evolution Is True.
Robyn Okrant
Mon., Feb. 8, 7 p.m.Literary Events
Okrant (livingoprah.com) talks about Living Oprah: My One-Year Experiment to Walk the Walk of the Queen of Talk. See our July 2008 story.
The Used ft. Atreyu
Mon., Feb. 8, 7 p.m.Miscellaneous
Alternative rock band The USED @ the Convocation Center on Monday, February 8th, 2010. Tickets for The Used and special guest Atreyu are on sale now. Tickets are $27.00 and are available at the Convocation Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Francesca Esme
Mon., Feb. 8, 7:02 p.m.Jazz
A gifted young jazz singer whose classically trained voice evokes the tradition of great singers of the 1950’s, such as June Christy and Peggy Lee, with a bit of Southern grit thrown in the mix. Daughter of renowned bass player, Marc Johnson (Bill Evans, Stan Getz, John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias) she proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
CCPA Symphony Orchestra
Mon., Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.Classical
CCPA Symphony Orchestra Monday, February 9 7:30pm The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60466
Benefit at Paramount Room for Shawn Koch
Mon., Feb. 8, 8 p.m.Miscellaneous
Benefit tonight at the Paramount Room to help raise funds for Shawn Koch who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. If you can't attend, please find it in your heart to make a donation at www.shawnkoch.com
Dave Cavalier, Shelley Miller, Josh Kim, Gia Margaret, Nick Deutsch
Mon., Feb. 8, 8 p.m.Rock, Pop, Etc
18+.
Chicago Barn Dance Company
Mon., Feb. 8, 8 p.m.Folk & Country
Barn dance featuring Steve Rosen with caller Tom Senior.
