TheMix — Cool Things to Do 02.03.12
February 1, 2012 5:38PM
Singer, Estelle
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ESTELLE
British R&B supertalent Estelle — writer, singer, rapper — received her due attention in 2008 with a Kanye West/will.i.am collaboration, “American Boy.” Much acclaim and a Grammy nomination later, she returns next month with her third album, “All of Me.” The BET Music Matters Tour brings her through Chicago with Luke James and Elle Varner. At 9 p.m. Feb. 3 at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $20. Call (773) 489-3160; doubledoor.com. —Thomas Conner
MIDWINTER FUNK
MCA Chicago brings on the funk with a George Clinton concert during its winter benefit “artEdge” at 9 p.m. Feb. 4 at the musem, 220 E. Chicago. Tickets, $150 (includes concert only and dessert reception). Call (312) 397-4010; mcachicago.org.
ROCK THE HOUSE
R&B legends Bobby Womack, Millie Jackson and Latimore headline a show at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino, Hammond, Ind. Tickets, $55-$85 (21+over). Call (800) 745-3000; ticketmaster.com.
DRAGON FLIES
China’s premier acrobat troupe The Golden Dragon Acrobats entertain with dazzling feats of juggling, tumbling and dance in celebration of the “Year of the Dragon” at 1 and 5 p.m. at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 N. Skokie, Skokie. Tickets, $20-$38. Call (847) 673-6300; northshorecenter.org.
KING’S COURT
Who’s your favorite Elvis? The young hot Elvis who lit up the stage with a sexy Ann-Margret or the Blue Hawaii comeback kid. Bill Cherry, Ben Klein, Kevin Mills and Victor Trevino Jr., the four finalists from the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest” pay homage to the king of rock ‘n’ roll during Elvis Lives The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Event at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. An Ann-Margaret tribute artist also will be featured. Tickets, $24.50-$49.50. Call (800) 745-3000; ticketmaster.com .
TAPPING FEET
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project presents Winter Tap JAMboree at 10 a.m. Feb. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Place. Tickets are $15-$25. The troupe gives a free performance at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan, Elgin. Call (773) 281-1825; chicagotap.org.
CELEBRITY BOWL
Anchor-turned-beef rancher Bill Kurtis, Chef Matt Everson of Oon Chicago and Chef Chao Thapthimkuna of Union Sushi + Barbecue Bar participate in the Chili 3-Ways Pre-Super Bowl Party chili tasting and celebrity meet ’n greet 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Feb. 3 at Chicago’s French Market, 131 N. Clinton. The chefs will prepare and share their chili recipes, which use ingredients from City Fresh Market. Visitors can sample the chili. The event is free. Visit cityfreshmarket.com.
GREAT SCOT!
The National Theatre of Scotland returns (remember the stunning “Black Watch” last year) with “Long Gone Lonesome,” a show that salutes Thomas Fraser, a little-known fisherman who is one of Scotland’s most fascinating musical heroes. A fan of country and blues, Fraser mastered the style of his idols (Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Big Bill Broonzy) and created thousands of recordings that he shared only with family and friends. Presented as part of Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s World’s Stage Series, “Long Gone Lonesome” features the Lone Star Swing Band with Duncan McLean (guitar and vocals), Dick Levens (lap steep and mandolin), Iain Tait (electric bass) and Lynda Anderson (fiddle). Performances are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 5, 9 p.m. Feb. 4 at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. Tickets, $25-$35. Call (312) 595-5600; chicagoshakes.com.
DON’T MISS
Explore debris from the final frontier when the Space Junk 3D opens at the Adler Planetarium Feb. 3.
The movie examines a growing ring of debris threatening the Earth’s orbits. Film screening, $10 (in addition to general museum admission rates: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors ages 65 and older, and $8 for children ages 3-11).
Call (312) 922-827; adlerplanetarium.org.
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