Pencil This In

By Amy Mikel in Arts & Entertainment on Nov 3, 2008 5:25PM

Self
Beginning today, Exhale spa is offering free weekly meditation sessions through the month of November. The guided breathing and healing classes will be directed by the spa’s Licensed Acupuncturist, Cynthia Fitzgerald, who will also teach stress management in the form of acupressure and aromatherapy.
Exhale Spa , 945 N. State St., Mondays 12:00-12:30 p.m. Free but reservations required by calling 312.753.6500

Comedy
Season Three of Impress These Apes is nearly at an end, and we are especially looking forward to this week’s show. Our esteemed contestants must be in top comedic form during tonight’s beauty pageant assignment. Guest judge Miss Illinois Katie Lorenz will be making sure all runs smoothly. Full disclosure – Marcus and I will be in attendance, trying to hide our celebrity status and blending in with the crowd.
Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, Mondays through 11/10, 8:00 p.m., $15

Miscellaneous
Our own dear, dear Lauri Apple will be out at Sonotheque on Election Night, painting a portrait of Joe Biden and customizing cheepie Obama block prints. Stay tuned for a full listing of election night parties and events.
1444 W. Chicago, 11/4, 9-2 p.m., Free (no cover)

Painting of Adlai E. Stevenson via Lauri’s veepblog