12 Of Our Favorite Events In Chicago This Week
By Michelle Meywes Kopeny in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 18, 2016 3:37PM
Get this burger for free when you Sing For Your Supper at Hard Rock Cafe on Monday. Photo courtesy of Hard Rock Cafe.
Tax Day is almost over. Unwind with some of these fun events we've found for you this week.
MONDAY APRIL 18
SING FOR YOUR SUPPER: If you’re feeling a little light in the pockets after paying Uncle Sam on tax day, head to live band karaoke at Hard Rock Cafe to Sing For Your Supper. Everyone who sings with the band will get a free burger from 6 to 8 p.m. They’ve also got some half-price appetizers and drink specials.
NINTENDO CHAMPIONSHIP: Industry Night gets competitive at Rockit Bar & Grill with the Royal Rumple Minze Nintendo Championship. Industry friends get half off food and $4 Rumple Minze shots, then battle it out for the championship. 9 p.m. RSVP to Dominic@RockitBarAndGrill.com.
TUESDAY APRIL 19
BOOKS AND LAUGHS: Support Open Books' reading and writing programs at The Laugh Factory's third annual Open Books and Laugh event. The evening's stand-up comics include Kelsie Huff, Adam Burke, and Martin Marrow. Tickets are $20.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 20
FREE COMEDY: See a couple of funny guys from the TV show Undateable for free at the Vic Theater at 8 p.m. Chris D’Elia, Ron Funches and more hit the stage in honor of the holy cannabis holiday with Leafly Comedy Tour. Local DJ Heaven Malone will be on hand with the music. RSVP over at DO312 for free entry.
WINEMAKER DINNER: Join wine director Andrew Algren and Patty Green of Patricia Green Cellars for a special winemaker dinner at Cherry Circle Room at 7 p.m. They’ll guide guests through Pinot Noir selections from the Willamette Valley winery over the four-course dinner. Tickets are $90.
ROCK SHOW: Indie rock band The Thermals’ newest album, We Disappear, came out just last month, and Wednesday their tour brings them to Lincoln Hall. Their garage rock energy makes any venue feel like the greatest basement rock show you’ve ever been to. Summer Cannibals open. 9 p.m. Tickets are $15.
LIVE READING: Grammy-nominated producer and Tompkins Square label founder Josh Rosenthal will read from his new book, The Record Store of the Mind, at CityLit at 6:30 p.m. Local guitarist Mike Vallera will also join him for some live music. Free.
THURSDAY APRIL 21
READING SERIES: South Side reading series The Frunchroom enters its second year on Thursday with Volume 5 at O’Rourke’s Office. The lineup includes writers, editors, a professor, a sports columnist and a high school teacher telling stories “of, by and about the South Side.” 7:30 p.m. Free.
MOVIE PREMIERE: Check out the new movie The Huntsman before anyone else at The New 400 Theaters. Tickets are $10 at the door and and include a choice of either a beverage, popcorn, or one of three themed cocktails.
FRIDAY APRIL 22: EARTH DAY
EARTHFEST: A week-long Earthfest kicks off Friday at Adler Planetarium. In partnership with WBEZ, they’ve got tons programming lined up about our very own planet that includes an expo, storytime with Curious George and a live broadcast of Chicago Worldview. Free with admission.
GET BLEACHED: Bleached just released a really strong sophomore full-length earlier this month. On Welcome The Worms sisters Jennifer and Jessica Clavin continue to hone their peppy take on California-based stoner surf rock. The Clavins and bassist Micayla Grace did more demo work leading up to the studio sessions for this LP, and the prep work resulted in songs that are stronger and more assured. The band's Friday show at Empty Bottle is their first there in over four years, so this is a party a long time in the making. Tickets are $12.
EARTH DAY CONCERT: Join the Land and Sea Dept. (the team behind Longman & Eagle and Chicago Athletic Association) at Garfield Park Conservatory for a special Earth Day celebration complete with a live concert from local duo Wild Belle, bites and beverages. Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel is in charge of the menu, and Land and Sea's wine director Andrew Algren and beverage director Paul McGee will handle the drink menu. 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($100 VIP) and must be purchased in advance.