PoPo . . . play this
If you haven’t heard Kevin Federline’s “PopoZao,” we’ve got a double whammy for you. Go to gorillamask.net/kfpz.shtml to not only hear the song, but to watch K-Fed sing along, bob his head, review and groove along. It’s sad, hilarious and–we admit it–a little scary.
TO CHILL
Literally the father of jazz and blues (he’s Pops to Wynton and Branford), catch pianist Ellis Marsalis as he talks about his legendary career at 12:15 p.m. Friday at Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (400 S. State St.). Luckily for us, he’ll play some music too. 312-747-4300. Free.
TO BID
Rising artists from Pilsen and across Chicago will offer pieces at an auction from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Aldo Castillo Gallery, 233 W. Huron St. At the combination live and silent auction, you can snack and sway to the Latin sounds of Tarima. 312-337-2536.
TO SLING
Who would have ever thought mud-wrestling would raise money for the Young Women’s Empowerment Project? At 9 p.m. Saturday, the Mud Queens of Chicago will get down and dirty at the Belmont Central Building at 5600 W. Belmont Ave. Bring $5 and your own beverages.
TO DANCE
Kick up your heels while kicking your smoking habit as Latin Street Dancing hosts a smoke- and alcohol-free dance at 9 p.m. Saturday. Don’t worry, the salsa and merinque will have you on a natural high. Can’t dance? There’s a free lesson at 9:30 p.m. $5 at the 540 N. LaSalle St. studio.
