12 Of Our Favorite Events In Chicago This Weekend
By Michelle Meywes Kopeny in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 9, 2015 2:50PM
Henry Kupjack's miniature 17th century pirate captain cabin is one of 4 pieces on display at the Chicago Athletic Association starting Saturday
Whether you're into comedy, music or really tiny art, we've got your weekend plans right here.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 9
ROCK CONCERT: We’ve been fans of Bully ever since seeing them at Pitchfork Music Festival this summer. Band leader Alicia Bognanno channels some of the greatest parts of '90s grunge music (including a resemblance to a certain Nirvana member) with great emotional and technical strength. Heat and Fake Limbs open for them at Lincoln Hall tonight. Show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $12. 18+
DOCUMENTARY: Rhymefest documentary “In My Father’s House” follows the Chicago hip hop star’s deeply personal story about fatherhood and redemption. The award winning film from Ricki Stern & Annie Sundberg opens nationwide today. See it locally at AMC River East 21.
ART + DESIGN: Andersonville celebrates local artists and designers who live and work in the neighborhood with the 13th annual Arts and Design Weekend. More than 40 businesses up and down Clark Street will take part, kicking off with the Night of 100 pARTies! tonight and continuing through the weekend with self-guided art walks. There will also be live entertainment, workshops and more. Check their website for the full schedule. Free.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
MINIATURE ROOMS: Henry Kupjack’s renowned “Miniature Rooms” opens to the public at Chicago Athletic Association today. The displays capture life spanning time periods from Alexander the Great to the 20th Century with exhaustive detail. The exhibition will be on display through Jan. 15, 2016. Free.
Visceral Dance Chicago performing Sum Noir by Nick Pupillo. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
DANCE: Visceral Dance Chicago’s Fall Engagement at Harris Theater includes a world premiere from Artistic Director Nick Pupillo and a company premiere from Fernando Milo of Sweden’s Göteborgsoperans Danskompani. This contemporary company has been on the scene since 2013, and tonight’s program will include a couple other pieces from their already established repertoire. Tickets start at $25. 7:30 p.m.
DANCE FOR THE FAMILY: The Harris Theater Family Series kicks off with a performance from AXIS Dance Company. These one-hour matinee performances are tailored for kids ages 4 to 12 to share with their families. There will also be a Q&A with the artists. 2 p.m. Single tickets are $12.
ALL GIRL DRACULA: The Chicago Mammals present the opening night of All Girl Dracula at Zoo Studios in Ravenswood tonight at 8 p.m. This is the fourth All Girl Project for the Chicago Mammals, an initiative that lets the ladies play roles that they rarely, if ever, get to portray. Tickets are $28 and the show runs through November 21.
Lewis Black. Photo via Chicago Theatre.
COMEDY: See comedian Lewis Black tonight on the Chicago Theatre stage. Also an actor and author, Black is known for for his raving angry style the title of this tour is no different: The Rant Is Due: Part Deux. Tickets start at $39.50.
GRAPHIC NOVEL SIGNING: Glenn Head will appear at Quimby’s in Wicker Park tonight at 7 p.m. for a reading and signing of his new graphic novel CHICAGO. Called a “comix memoir” by Head, the tale follows a teen who goes from suburbia to a gritty life on the streets of the city. Free.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11
POP CONCERT: She was one of our must-sees at Lollapalooza this summer, and tonight Tove Lo returns to Chicago to play the Vic. The Swede pop singer may be friends with the likes of Katy Perry and Icona Pop, but she’s making a name of her own with songs like “Talking Body” and “Not on Drugs” from her debut album, Queen of the Clouds. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. with opener Erik Hassle. Tickets are $30.
TAILGATE: Lots of neighborhood bars host cookouts for Bears games, but not all of them have Publican Quality Meats at the grill. Bridgeport’s Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar teams up with the butcher shop for a tailgate that includes Beer Brats with pimento cheese and pickled peppers and more. Grill fires up at noon.
MARATHON: Cheer on your friends and all the other brave runners participating in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The course stretches from Wrigleyville to Pilsen to 35th and culminates with the finish line in Grant Park. Spectator access to Grant Park begins at 9 a.m. For more information visit the Marathon’s website.