Fighting laughter
Don’t know a hook shot from a foul? Forget college hoops and opt for humorous hoopla at the Fifth Annual March Madness Improv Tournament. ComedySportz Theatre scores big when its improv ensemble splits into teams and competes for laughs in an NCAA-style double-elimination tourney. Don’t miss Saturday’s 10 p.m. show, when the local champs take on the Quad Cities team in the ComedySportz National Championship. More shows at 8 and 10 p.m. Friday; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday. $19. 929 W. Belmont Ave. 773-549-8080. Tickets: comedysportz chicago.com.
PARTY PICKS
Party passport
Can’t afford a trip around the world? Pack for the Globetrotting with Asad Rizvi party. The London-based DJ brings his global and house beats to Chi-town for the first time in nearly 10 years. DJs Shifty Johnson and Striz assist with the beats. Includes a champagne reception (9-10 p.m.). 9 p.m. Saturday. $10-$20. Victor Hotel, 311 N. Sangamon St. 312-733-6900. R.S.V.P. for reduced admission: rsvp.goodforparty.com.
Trifecta
Make like the Easter bunny and hop your way to Art, Music and Food. Performance venue and gallery The Orphanage Chicago opens its doors Sunday for a night of live tunes and creative works. Rock out to bands Ballistic Edna, Athens, Poverty Tax and Kelroy and browse art by photographer Brent Kado and others. Includes an Easter-themed buffet of vegan fare. 7 p.m. Sunday. $10. 643 W. 31st St. 773-807-5157.
Mix it up
It’s girls gone wild, sans the sand, at the Chix Mix Spring Break Party, where lesbian ladies don tight tops to compete in a wet T-shirt contest. DJ Dragonfire spins. Warm up for a hot night with a sneak peek at “The L Word” season finale at Chicago Filmmakers (5243 N. Clark St.; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.). 9 p.m. Friday. $7-$10. Circuit Night Club, 3641 N. Halsted St. 773-325-2233. R.S.V.P. recommended: chixmixproductions@yahoo.com.
BEST OF THE REST
Featherweights
Pillow fights aren’t just for slumber parties anymore. BYOP (that’s bring your own pillow) and take the pummeling to the streets in honor of International Pillow Fight Day on Saturday. The poundfest, born out of the flash mob/culture jam movement, takes place on the sidewalk outside the Art Institute of Chicago. Dress in costume or decorate your pillow for a chance to win prizes. 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. 111 S. Michigan Ave. Questions: pillowfightchicago@yahoo.com.
Small ball
Hey, boozehounds, get on the ball: It’s time for Prepare to Pong II. The beer pong tourney sports a $150 grand prize. Sounds easy enough, but tossing a ping-pong ball into a cup from eight feet away isn’t easy when you’re swilling unlimited draft beers. Don’t want to play? Just watch and indulge in the brews. 7 p.m. Saturday. $20-$30. The Ashland, 2824 N. Ashland Ave. 773-875-0501. Preregistration recommended: info@bags nation.com.
Galactic goths
For Goth fans, “The Darkest Star” opening reception has more than a few bright spots. If vamp’s your thing, don dark duds and celebrate the edgy new art show at Framing Mode Gallery featuring fantasy and fetish works by Marci Rubin, J. Kronika, Chad Savage and others. Includes an open bar, tarot readings and DJs. Presented by gothicartchicago.com. 8 p.m. Saturday. $10 donation. 1526 S. Wabash Ave. 312-566-0027.
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