DOG DAYS: Got a pooch with star quality? Bring it to "The Dog Saving Network" auditions at Gorilla Tango Theatre in Wicker Park today. Dogs will be vying for the chance to star in a new stage production, debuting in August. The Dog Saving Network is a new organization dedicated to spreading the message about shelter dogs using new mediums. 9AM-1PM, free.
THE COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER: Country music legend Loretta Lynn and special guest Redd Volkaert will perform at the Old Town School of Folk Music for the "Blue Jean Gala," the venue's annual fundraiser. With A-list talent like that, it's easy to want to keep this place around. Beer, wine, a light supper and silent auction adds to the musical festivities. 5:30PM, $150.
FIGHT CLUB: Catch all of tonight's UFC action at Stretch Run Sporting Club and Grille in River North. The hangout's 240 TVs will be tuned to the match-ups: Anderson "The Spider" Silva vs. Thales Leites and Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Fun food and drinks specials abound. 9PM, $5-$10 (for V.I.P. admission including private room access and a wings buffet).
SNUGGIE PUB CRAWL: You may not actually be NEEDING a blanket with sleeves on an April evening when it's in the mid-70s, but if you're sans-Snuggie, you'll be missing out. [Read More...]
ALL HOUSE, ALL THE TIME: House music lovers rejoice! On Saturday, Chicago gets what is sure to be one of the best lineups of veteran DJ's on one bill featuring Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, and DJ Heather. All three have releases on the Om Records label and have previously collaborated with one another, but it's rare to have three internationally known heavy hitting DJ's on one bill. [Read More...]
