Events for December 2nd, 2008
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Tuesday - December 2nd
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Mixtape Tuesdays Open Mic
The Spoken Word Cafe - 4655 S. King Drive - Chicago (Grand Blvd/Oakland / Fuller Park)
Watch musicians perform hip-hop and soul, or get onstage and perform yourself (BYO music and promo materials). Sign-up begins at 9 p.m. Afterward, DJ Awol spins hip-hop and soul.
Events / Community Event
Art Thing
Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
A monthly series features talks by artists and curators about current exhibitions. Includes wine and cheese.
Movies / Movie Event
Doc Films
Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago - 1212 E. 59th St. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
7 p.m. "Pieces"
Founded in 1940, this student-led society is billed as the longest continuously running club of its kind in the nation. Programming consists of 10-week seasons featuring nightly screenings. In general, Fridays and Saturdays feature blockbuster fare while Sundays through Thursdays are dedicated to...
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Smart Home: Green + Wired
Museum of Science and Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Tour a three-story sustainable "green" home constructed on the museum's grounds
Events / Class
Salsa dance class
United Church of Hyde Park - 1448 E. 53rd St. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Professional dancers teach intro (6 p.m.), beginning (7 p.m.), and advanced beginning (8:10 p.m.) classes; plus a cardio exercise session with Latin beats (7 p.m.). No partner required.
Events / Class
Salsa dance class
United Church of Hyde Park - 1448 E. 53rd St. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Professional dancers teach intro (6 p.m.), beginning (7 p.m.), and advanced beginning (8:10 p.m.) classes; plus a cardio exercise session with Latin beats (7 p.m.). No partner required.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Half-price appetizers and select cocktails, DJ spins 6 p.m.
Blu 47 - 4655 S. King Drive - Chicago (Grand Blvd/Oakland / Fuller Park)
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Halloween Exhibition, a group show
Gallery Provocateur - 2125 N. Rockwell St. - Chicago (Logan Square)
Features paintings, photography, videos and sculpture by eight artists, including Wes Borland, guitarist for Marilyn Manson.Costumes encouraged at the opening reception.
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Laura Cutler paintings
within(Reason): a contemporary art and photo space - 1932 S. Halsted St. - Chicago (Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village)
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Made in Chicago, a group show
Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E. Washington St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Features photography from the Bank of America LaSalle Collection, dating from 1930-2007.


