Wanna spend money and feel good about it? Starting at
2 p.m. today, the Bid-2-Beat AIDS auction in honor of World AIDS Day will kick off at ebay.com to raise money for Lifebeat, the music industry’s charity. Items you could snag in the 10-day auction? An autographed MTV awards podium, a 2006 Vespa signed by Kanye West, a signed bottle of limited-edition Lindsay Lohan Heinz ketchup, a signed jogging suit worn by J.Lo, a diamond watch from Lil’ Kim and signed guitars from Tim McGraw, Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers. For more, go to bid2beataids.com
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To laugh
Fess up, you watch “Encino Man” and “Son-in-Law” when they air on Comedy Central. Celebrate tonight as Pauly Shore hits the Zanies (1548 N. Wells St.) stage for two shows, 7 and 9:15 p.m. It’ll cost you $25 for the R-rated chuckles, and on top of that you must buy two drinks or two food items. Now go watch “Bio-Dome.” 312-337-4027
To act
There’s plenty to do today in Chicago to acknowledge World AIDS Day. The Second Annual Chicagoland World AIDS Day commemoration, the World of Chocolate fundraiser, a candlelight vigil, a Gospel Shout and free HIV/AIDS testing are just a few. Find a complete list at aidschicago.org.
To listen
In stores today is a compilation 20 years in the making. “High School Reunion: A Tribute to Those Great ’80s Films” features Kristin Hersh taking on the Pixies’ “Wave of Mutilation” from “Pump Up the Volume” and Matt-hew Sweet tackling Tom Petty’s “American Girl” from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” And of course, John Hughes movies are represented.
To celebrate
Still basking in the glow of a Sox world championship? Head over to Mix, 2843 N. Halsted St., from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. tonight to meet relief pitcher Neal Cotts (below) as he hosts a night of drink specials. There’s no cover and tons of specials. 773-528-7569.
