WED 5/9
Super fly
Gear up for sensational summer beach reading with About Face Theatre’s production “Pulp.” The Jeff Award-winning musical comedy pays homage to lesbian pulp fiction with the story of a 1950s WAC pilot who, after a romp with a general’s daughter, heads to Chicago for adventures at a sultry ladies’ jazz club. Jessica Thebus directs. 7:30 p.m. Through May 27. $20-$40. About Face Theatre at Victory Gardens Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-871-3000.
Smart flicks
Take in a screening of Andrea Fine Nix and Sean Fine’s documentary “War/Dance,” part of a benefit for Human Rights Watch. The film, which follows displaced Ugandan children who participate in a national music festival, precedes Friday’s kickoff to the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival (through May 17 at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave.). The night includes dinner and a conversation with Africa scholar Elizabeth Evenson. 5:30 p.m. $75-$250. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-573-2450.
THU 5/10
Not just for girls
Sure, spring weather in Chicago is unpredictable — but we’ve got our money on a steamy Thursday evening. One Hot Night features bachelors from Today’s Chicago Woman magazine’s “25 Most Wanted Men” issue, plus Latin cuisine, cocktails, beer, a performance from the Latin Street Dance Company and a silent auction. Roe Conn and Christina Filiaggi of WLS (890-AM) host. After-party at De La Costa (465 E. Illinois St.). 6 p.m. $65-$75; group tickets available. Proceeds benefit Today’s Chicago Woman Foundation. River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St. 312-951-7600 ext. 108.
Sweet benefits
Talk about a tantalizing trio: Wine, Women and Chocolate. The caloric windfall doubles as a benefit bash for Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, so go ahead — pig out on appetizers, wine, signature pink cocktails, chocolate martinis and chocolate desserts. 6 p.m. $50-$65. Bella Lounge, 1212 N. State Pkwy. 312-440-3826.
FRI 5/11
In the loop?
You’re a pro when it comes to partying all night — you don’t even need to pound Red Bull. But Looptopia, Friday’s all-night mega-bash featuring more than 125 performances and events at 35 Loop venues, seems a bit daunting. Not sure where to start? What to pick? Don’t miss our guide Thursday in RedEye; go online now to start planning: metromix.com. 5 p.m. Various Loop locations. 312-782-9160.
Art attack
Pilsen packs its own creative punch (on a more manageable scale) with the Chicago Arts District Second Fridays. Whether you’re warming up to blockbuster art event Looptopia or you prefer to skip the Loop altogether, check out works by a slew of artists in more than 25 East Pilsen galleries and studios. 6 p.m. chicagoartsdistrict.org. Centered around Halsted Street between 18th and 19th Streets. 312-377-4444.
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