Events for December 5th, 2008
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Friday - December 5th
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Repeal Day Party
Moonshine - 1824 W. Division St. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
8 p.m.
Dress as a flapper or gangster and celebrate the 75th anniversary of Prohibition's end. The themed bash includes swing dancing performances, music from the era, a Dewar's toast and giveaways like boas and fedoras. Also, get an old-fashioned shave or shoeshine on-site, compete in thumb wrestling...
Events / Literature Event
Denis Leary signing
Borders Books & Music - 830 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
7 p.m.
The actor-comedian, known for his brazen outlook on life, discusses his newly released book, "Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid."
Events / Literature Event
Elia Anie book signing
Waldenbooks - 500 W. Madison St. - Chicago (West Loop)
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The author and illustrator autographs her new darkly comic cartoon book, "Evil Penguins: When Cute Penguins Go Bad."
Leisure / Recreation Event
Wicker Park Critical Mass Ride
Ashland and Milwaukee Avenues - 1200 N. Ashland Ave. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
A monthly bike ride through the Wicker Park neighborhood. Helmets recommended.
Theater / Comedy
Northern Foreclosure: All I Want for Christmas Are My Front Door Keys
Gorilla Tango Theatre - 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
Shantz Theatre performs their third annual holiday sketch comedy revue. In this year's show, the foreclosure of Santa's workshop causes a trickle-down effect.
Theater / Theater Event
Reaction
Gorilla Tango Theatre - 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
This new drama by XoTheatre founder Kyle Ramos follows two couples--one happily married, one in crisis--at transitional points in their relationships.
Events / Literature Event
The Takeover
Da Book Joint - 9527 S. Jeffery Ave. - Chicago (Calumet Heights)
Local performer Deana Dean hosts area poets. An open mic follows.
Theater / Theater Event
An Increasingly Un-Cordial Invitation
Acme Art Works at St. Paul - 2215 W. North Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
In a supernatural-themed drama by local playwright Mark Chrisler ("Teatime at Golgotha," "Chinese Whispers") magician Harry Houdini returns from the afterlife to the residence of ficitonal detective Sherlock Holmes.
Theater / Theater Event
Sexy Santa's Spectacular Spectacular
Gorilla Tango Theatre - 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
A holiday-themed variety revue features burlesque, comedy and more with a rotating roster of exotic dance headliners and weekly performances by Red Hot Annie, Pearl Pistol, Chasity Chaos and Lady Jack.
Events / Literature Event
Make/Shift Magazine reading
Women & Children First - 5233 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
7:30 p.m.
Hear readings from the contemporary feminist culture magazine by editors/publishers Daria Yudacufski and Jessica Hoffman and local contributors Keidra Chaney, Lisa Factora-Borchers, Yasmin Nair, Lewis Wallace and Chelsey Clammer; then talk to the editors about their mission and how you can get...
