THU 3/13
Lust in space
“Barbarella”: valiant female superhero or intergalactic sex object? That question is the starting point for a sure-to-be heated debate at Cinema Slapdown. Watch the risque 1968 sci-fi film starring a spandex-clad Jane Fonda, then listen to Columbia College faculty members sound off with Talk Cinema screening series host Ron Falzone. 7 p.m. Free. Film Row Cinema of Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. 8th Floor. 312-344-6708.
Burlesque beauties
Retro striptease acts, dominatrixes administering spankings, a device called the “flaming rack” — have we got your attention yet? Witness all manner of debauchery at Angela Eve’s Twisted Tassel Burlesque Festival: The Glitter Glamour Party, a spin-off of Eve’s concurrent show at the Admiral Theatre (3940 W. Lawrence Ave.; details at metromix.com). 10 p.m. Through March 27. $12-$15. Debonair Social Club, 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-7990.
Sniff and vote
Can’t wait for Election Day? Head to the Bliss Eau-Lection to cast your vote on an entirely apolitical (and deliciously frivolous) matter: What scent of Bliss Spa’s body butter will land in W Hotel rooms this fall? Sniff and sample the three contenders (Fresh, Spicy and Vibrant) and vote for your favorite, then score a free hand massage and a cocktail inspired by one of the scents. 7 p.m. Free. W Chicago-Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Drive. 312-943-9200. RSVP: chihappenings@whotels.com.
fri
3/14
Irish eve
Kick St. Pat’s festivities off early for a good cause at the Imerman Angels St. Patrick’s Eve Party. The benefit soiree includes freely flowing cocktails and eats from Lou Malnati’s, plus DJ sets and a breakdancing performance. 8 p.m. $30-$40. Enclave, 220 W. Chicago Ave. 312-654-0234. Tickets: tixem.com.
Worth a laugh
Add some comic relief to the end of your week with a stand-up performance from Colin Quinn, best known from NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and MTV’s “Remote Control.” Please note: Quinn’s show takes place at 8 p.m. Friday only. There is no Thursday show. $18. Tickets: lakeshoretheater.com. Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway. 773-472-3492.
sat
3/15
Emerald city
Need a pre-parade fuel-up or a post-parade party place? Emerald Loop opens at 7 a.m. Saturday for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Fill up on green beer and hearty Irish eats and catch bagpipe and Irish dance performances. No cover. 216 N. Wabash Ave. 312-263-0200.
sun
3/16
Get suspended
Bored with Pilates and spun out on spinning? Buff up at Aloft Loft’s Free Aerial Workshop. An instructor teaches you how to maneuver the silks, long columns of fabric that hang from the ceiling. If you decide to swing by for more lessons, you score a 10 percent discount on class package fees. 10:30 a.m. Registration required. 937 N. California Ave. 773-782-6662.
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