Copresented by British music magazine the Wire, this festival features five nights of music at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, and three film screenings at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. The Bottle shows are $15, and a pass good for all five costs $60; for more information call 773-276-3600 or 800-594-8499.

SATURDAY16

Gene Siskel Film Center

:00 You’re Gonna Miss Me (see Movies)

WEDNESDAY20

Empty Bottle

:00 Tim Hecker, Jana Hunter, Rhys Chatham’s Essentialist c, Jandek c

THURSDAY21

Gene Siskel Film Center

:00 You’re Gonna Miss Me (see Movies)

Empty Bottle

9:00 Edan c, Badgerlore c, Hive Mind, Coughs

FRIDAY22

Empty Bottle

9:00 Tetine, Colleen, Yellow Swans, Spires That in the Sunset Rise

SATURDAY23

Empty Bottle

9:00 Om, Subtle, Punks, Paul Flaherty/Frank Rosaly Duo

SUNDAY24

Gene Siskel Film Center

5:00 Slomo (see Movies)

Empty Bottle

9:00 Steinski, Hamid Drake/William Parker Duo, Trapist, Kayo Dot