Pencil This In

By Ali Trachta in Arts & Entertainment on Feb 3, 2009 6:20PM

Comedy
If TV gets you hot n' bothered, (we're lookin' at you, Margaret Lyons) check out the special Valentine's Day edition of TV Re-runs! tonight at The Spot, where local performers will re-enact famous heart-to-hearts from classics such as That 70's Show, Family Ties, Who's The Boss, Gilmore Girls and of course, Love Boat. We're hoping someone warbles a rendition of that cheese-tastic "Forever" song Uncle Jesse sings to Aunt Becky at their wedding on Full House. -Sigh- That one gets us every time.
The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., $10.

Theater
Sneak into The Second City tonight for the preview of "Rod Blagojevich, Superstar!" a musical parody portraying G-Rod as Jesus, his recently spurned wife as Mary Magdalene and a bevy of other "apostles" including Roland Burris, Patrick Fitzgerald, Dick Mell and Lisa Madigan. It raises the question, "Blagojevich, Superstar, do you think you're what they say you are?" Wethinks clearly no.
The Second City, 1608 N. Well,s 8:30 a.m., $14, Show officially opens Tuesday, Feb. 10, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Art
As is tradition on the first Tuesday of the month, tonight the Museum of Contemporary Art presents Works in Progress, this time featuring local illustrators Lilli Carré and Alexander Stewart, both of whom have received accolades for their work at various international film festivals. Participants have a chance to interact with both artists as they demostrate their craft.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.