Pencil This In: Algebro Lang Syne At Uncommon Ground On Clark; Filmspotting Live At Mayne Stage

By Chuck Sudo in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 3, 2013 6:30PM

Music

Singer-songwriter Thom Cathcart, better known as Algebro, is more than just a handlebar mustache and a weird name. His music is simple folk with a Southern sensibility perfectly suited for a space like Uncommon Ground on Clark Street, where he kicks off a year-long residency 8 p.m. tonight with opening act Steve Leaf. Algebro will play Uncommon Ground the first Thursday of every month. (3800 N. Clark St.)

Film Podcast

The Filmspotting podcast team of Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen will host a live taping of their 2012 wrap in review 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at Mayne Stage. Special Guests include Tribune Film critic Michael Phillips and former Baby Teeth frontman Abraham Levitan. Tickets are $10. (1328 W. Morse)

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