A locally released split-seven inch by bands from Beijing and Taiwan inadvertently comments on the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong.
Author Archives: Robyn Chang
Why play South by Southwest? Especially if your band’s from Taiwan?
What’s different for indie rockers in the ROC, and how a festival in Austin might help a band from Taipei
Easily Amused: An Interview With the Sass Dragons and Prizzy Prizzy Please
Local punk miscreants talk trash on the eve of Friday’s double album-release show at the Beat Kitchen.
Pick Two: Fast, Cheap, or Good
The Empty Bottle hosts a Residue Records showcase this Friday with Social Circkle, Canadian Rifle, Daylight Robbery, and Phantom Works.
Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: Volunteering
Building bikes, visiting patients, leading Robie House tours, and more
2/13— Free Zola Jesus Show at Permanent Records
Zola Jesus plays a free in-store at Permanent Records on Sat 2/13 at 4 PM.
2/14— Free Dental Care at Big Smile
Free dental services on Valentine’s Day at Big Smile Dental.
Through 2/18 — Vibrator Giveaway at the Pleasure Chest
The Pleasure Chest offers free vibrators through 2/18.
2/8— Free Admission to the American Theater Company’s Silver Project
The American Theater Company presents the first installment of the Silver Project on Mon 2/8 at 7:30 PM.
2/6-2/28 — Free Ice Dance Parties, Skating Lessons, and Dance Lessons
Free dance and ice-skating lessons will be available through Chicago Winter Dance Fest, running 2/5 through 2/28.
2/6 — Have a Heart for Haiti Benefit at Artisans 21
Artisans 21 Gallery holds a benefit for Haiti on Sat 2/6 from 10 AM to 7 PM.
2/4 — Unite 4 Haiti Benefit at LaSalle Power Co.
LaSalle Power Co. hosts the Unite 4 Haiti Benefit on Thu 2/4 with proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders.
Freebies from Panera Bread Through Valentine’s Day
Panera Bread offers free sweets, coffee, and other items through 2/14.
Free Spay/Neuter Services at Tree House Humane Society
The Tree House Humane Society offers free spay/neuter packages during the month of February.
1/31 — Free Sampler Fitness Class at Soulistic Studio & Spa
Soulistic Studio & Spa offers a free sampler fitness class on Sun 1/31 from 12:30 to 2 PM.