Friday 14
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Tonight at the Uptown gay bar Big Chick’s proceeds from an unofficial cover charge go to Queer Nation, the radical group that calls attention to gay rights through “direct action,” i.e., high-profile, sometimes controversial stunts. It’s from 8 to 11:30 tonight, though the bar’s open till 2; the donation can be much as you want. Big Chick’s is at 5024 N. Sheridan; call 202 -5482 for details.
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You can see the Oscar-shunned Hoop Dreams, hear one of its creators speak, and toss some money to the mental-illness agency Thresholds at Piper’s Alley Theatre tonight. Thirty dollars, $25 in advance, gets you the movie and a session with Frederick Marx, one of the film’s producers and editors. Things get under wayat 7; Piper’s Alley is at North and Wells. Call 472-4581 for more.
Chicago’s Schoolhouse Rock Live!–the long-running musical that brought back the kid-vid series and great tunes like “Three Is a Magic Number” and “Conjunction Junction”–heads to New York this summer, no doubt hoping to follow the successful path laid down by The Real Live Brady Bunch. They’ve got two upcoming events planned to raise money for the trip. At tonight’s fundraiser $50 gets you a light dinner, live music, a performance of the show, and a three-hour cruise on Lake Michigan. Passengers must be on board the Spirit of Chicago by 6:45; reservations recommended. If you can’t that make event, you may want to check out an April 22 concert at th–e Bop Shop with jazzman Bob Dorough and Joanie Pallatto and Sparrow. The show’s $30 in advance and $35 at the door and includes a silent auction with all sorts of nice offerings. It starts at 6 PM at the club, 1807 W. Division. Call 202-4543 for details on both events.
