We know that we get all geared up this time of year for the annual Pitchfork Music Festival. But we also know that not everyone will be attending the indie rock get-together, whether because you just don't have tickets or because you just don't care. That doesn't mean, however, that there's not plenty to do around town. Here are just a few suggestions of things to keep you occupied this weekend while everyone else is sweating off their hangovers at Union Park. more ›

If you need something to take your mind off the weakening economy, the Palins, and other depressing stuff, consider paying a visit to the Lakeshore Theater this Friday for the Found Footage Festival's latest showcase of VHS wackiness. (Judging from the FFF's recent trailer, expect a lot of mullets and beards.) Festival founders Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett have been collecting bizarro video since 1991, and have released two DVDs of their favorite gems. Recently we spoke with Prueher about the FFF's Oct. 24 showing here in Chicago (at Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, at 8 p.m.) and what we might expect. more ›