Pencil This In

By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 18, 2011 5:20PM

1st Ward Alderman Proco Joe Moreno

1st Ward Ald. Proco Joe Moreno wants to prove he's not a hipster by doing some punk rock karaoke at Quencher's Nov. 4 to raise money for Goethe School. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. [2401 N. Western Ave.; 6 p.m.]

Film

The Silent Film Society of Chicago's annual Halloween program Thursday will be a screening of the Lon Chaney classic The Phantom of the Opera. Jay Warren, the SFSC's photoplay specialist, will provide musical accompaniment and a costume contest that night can earn someone a $200 cash prize. [Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. Day of show tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the City Newsstand, 4018 N. Cicero or at the Portage Theater box office during box office hours.]

Dining Out for Charity

Chicago Magazine and The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital present Chicago's Table 2011 Friday night from 6-9 p.m. at the River East Art Center (435 E. Illinois St.). A few of the featured restaurants include Arami, Big Star, Davanti Enoteca, GT Fish & Oyster, Leopold, Longman & Eagle, and Slurping Turtle. Purchase tickets here.

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