Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/31 – 6/3
Bourbon Barrel Aged Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size Bottle Release @ Pollyanna Brewing Company, 431 Talcott Ave. Lemont, IL & 245 E Main S, Roselle, IL, Noon - 11:00pm, 21+
WHAT: Tasty and unique brews
SO WHAT: Pastry stout fans rejoice! Bourbon Barrel Aged Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size is finally coming out of their barrels and into bottles and kegs for you to enjoy! Bottles and draft sales will get going at both breweries at Noon. This will likely be a tap room only beer and not available for distribution, so stop by and get yourself some delicious beer!
NOW WHAT: The Bourbon Barrel Aged Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size will cost $10 per 500mL bottle(tax included), with a 6 bottle limit!
The 4th Annual Prom-A-Llama @ Chop Shop, 2033 W North Ave, 7:00pm, 21+
WHAT: The 4th Annual Prom-A-Llama returns for its biggest year yet.
SO WHAT: This awesome adult prom will featuring some of the city’s best talent all performing special one-night-only cover sets. Musical artists include Springtime Carnivore, Daryn Alexus, Family Of Geniuses and Emily Blue. Expect a jam packed night full of special guests, photo booth fun, snacks, games and the dance floor of your dreams. Come dressed to impress for the most fabulous night of the year
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $25 currently available! This is one prom you will not forget.
The Onion Comedy & Arts Festival: Helltrap Nightmare @ Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia Ave, 10:00pm, 21+
WHAT: wait… are those penis mushrooms and breast flowers shooting out milk while the butthole sun poops? I’m suddenly very scared but delightfully intrigued.
SO WHAT: You know what goes great with comedy? Horror, leaky blob of weird, and noisy terror sounds. Join amazing comedians like Sarah Squirm, Shrimp Boys, Scott Egleston, Imp Queen, Mary Williamson, and Sammy Arechar as they prove just how fun this showcase can be!
NOW WHAT: Let go of your preconceived notions of reality and comedy. Just give into the horror for only $10.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd
Deerhoof / Not For You / Solid Freex @ The Empty Bottle,1035 N Western Ave, 8:30pm, 21+
WHAT: The kind of musical insanity you want to cap off your weekend!
SO WHAT: Deerhoof is made up of John Dieterich, Satomi Matsuzaki, Ed Rodriguez and Greg Saunier. For over 20 years, the group has been championing a sense of fearless inventiveness that has made them one of the most inspiring and important groups making music today. The last time they were at the Bottle they absolutely killed it and this show is destined to be just as great! Joining them will the dreamy and noisy shoegaze of Not For You and the hardcore punk of Solid Freex!
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show!
21st Century Chorale presents Touch the Universe @ Curtiss Hall Fine Arts Building 410 S. Michigan Ave, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
WHAT: An evening of excellent classical sounds
SO WHAT: The 21st Century Chorale, a women’s choir led by Martha Swisher, presents Touch the Universe, its second concert of the season. The program includes the world premiere of When Death Comes, which Chicago composer Carl Kennedy based on the poem by Mary Oliver.
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $35 VIP; $25 general admission, $20 students/seniors.