Events: Where to Think Out Loud This Weekend
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Those competing in the U.S. Air Guitar Championships take the Metro stage in 2012.
Source: Stacie Scott, Time Out Chicago
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Applaud masters of air guitar, embrace underground artists or witness the rebirth of public spaces – where will you think out loud this weekend?
1. Shred some air at the U.S. Air Guitar Midwest Semifinals.
Want to see air guitar rock stars in the making? Then head over to the Metro, the first stage in Chicago to embrace a U.S. Air Guitar competition. Competitors will first work their “airness” and stage presence performing a song of their choice in Round 1. Those who proceed to Round 2 will test their skills by jamming out to a surprise song of the judges’ choice. Don’t miss the special performances by World Guitar champions Hot Lixx Hulahan (2012) and Nordic Thunder (2008).
Details: 3730 N. Clark Street
9 p.m.Sat. July 27
The event is 18 and over – be sure to bring your ID. Buy tickets here!
2. Check out The Up and Coming visual artists at Beauty & Brawn Gallery.
Anyone can create art—that’s the philosophy of Loosey Goosey, a foundation for underground artists whose work might not otherwise see the light of day. The organization will launch an incredible exhibit filled with work of mixed media at Beauty & Brawn Gallery on Saturday evening. Be sure to chat with Co-opmember and gallery owner, Lindsey Meyers, while you’re there.
Details: 3501 W. Fullerton
6 -10 p.m. Sat., July 27
Exhibit runs July 27- Sept. 28
All ages! Entry is free but donations are suggested at the bar.
3. Watch the city transform before your eyes at ACTIVATE!
It’s building weekend for the winning artists of Architecture for Humanity’s 2013 ACTIVATE! design competition. With only $1,000 and a penchant for beautiful repurposed art, designers from around the world competed during the past year for an installation site at four Chicago locations in need of a facelift. Stop by Woodlawn on Saturday to see the work of winners Meghan Funk and Kevin Pazik of Game On and Naoto Kumazawa of Poetry on the Street come to life. While you’re there, say hello to Co-op member and Architecture for Humanity’s co-director, Katherine Darnstadt!
Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., July 27
9 a.m.-5 pm. Sun., July 28
Four locations:
Site A: 62nd & Drexel (Saturday)
Site C: Jackson & Homan (TBD)
4. Get fancy and watch French films at the Music Box.
Check out the third annual Chicago French Film Festival to help the Music Box celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, the historic agreement that brought a new era of cultural and diplomatic relations between France and Germany. Since this year an entire week is devoted to the festival instead of three days, they will play even more titles of moving contemporary French films as well as restored classics, like “Wings of Desire.” Subtitles included!
Details: 3733 N. Southport Ave.
Runs July 26- Aug.1.
Fri., July 26 shows start at 7:15 p.m. with the last film at 9:40 p.m.
Sat., July 27 shows start at 2 p.m. with the last film at 9:30 p.m.
Sun., July 28 shows start at 1:30 p.m. with the last film at 9:15p.m.
5. Explore complex patterns at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Watch as the environment’s shifting landscape challenges dancers’ sensitivity to space in RE|Dance Group‘s A 1/4″ Below The Surface of The Earth at the Chicago Cultural Center. The performers’ stamina, balance and interior calm will be tested within a sculptural landscape filled with wind chimes.
Details: 78 E. Washington St.
6:30 p.m. Fri., July 26
6:30 p.m. Sat., July 27
2 p.m. Sun., July 28
Admission is free but seats are limited! Reserve your seat here.
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Written by: Sophia Coleman
