Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 8/10 – 8/13
Ron Funches: Funch-A-Mania @ Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St., 7:30PM
WHAT: Comedy at a gorgeous venue
SO WHAT: Ron Funches is stand up comedian with an unique delivery and lovable demeanor reminiscent of big stuffed bear. Seriously, he’s easy going and has inventive style that will having you rolling. Whether he is doing voice-overs for Bojack Horseman & Bob’s Burgers or live action acting in shows like Powerless and Undateable, Funches is hilarious and this show is a must see!
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $26 for this night of comedy
Marika Hackman and The Big Moon @ Schubas, 3159 N Southport Ave, 9:00PM 21+
WHAT: Two UK bands coming to Chicago
SO WHAT: Marika Hackman‘s songwriting has taken a turn. The last time she was in town with Laura Marling, Hackman was creating intricate folk songs full of dark and biting lyrics. Now she’s added a sense of britpop to her folk style and it’s a match made in heaven. Her songs are fuller and brighter, but still remember their wonderfully dark beginnings. Joining her will be the boisterous sounds of fellow UK band The Big Moon!
NOW WHAT: Tickets for this show are $12!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th
Bit Bash @ Revel Fulton Market, 1215 W Fulton Market, 2:00PM - 11:00PM
WHAT: Another year of this indie gaming jam!
SO WHAT: Bit Bash is an indie video gaming fest that lets lesser known games find their audience in an amazing setting. This year, Bit Bash will turn into a Summer Camp and let attendees experience over 40 indie games from all over the world. They’ll also have an assortment of interactive art installations, local food and music to make the event all the more inviting! Check out Marielle Shaw’s full preview of the event!
NOW WHAT: Tickets for this great gaming event are $30! Go and game campers!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13th
Rust Belt Chicago: An Anthology Release Party @The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia Ave., 6:00PM
WHAT: A release party for a great collection of literary works
SO WHAT: Join Belt Publishing in celebrating the release of Rust Belt Chicago, a collection of essays, journalism, poetry, and fiction edited by Martha Bayne. The pieces in this collection tell the vibrant and culturally rich history of our great city, all together singing a forlorn love song to a place similarly marked, if less evident, by deindustrialization and economic decline as Rust Belt sister cities. There will be brief readings by Britt Julious, Kathleen Rooney, Paul Durica, Rob Miller, Kevin Coval, Rayshauna Gray, Zoe Zolbrod, David Isaacson, and Yana Kunichoff, plus a DJ set by Jake Austen.
NOW WHAT: This event is free and open to the public, so go and enjoy some great readings!