STUDIO 54: The polyester suits and bell bottoms will be in full effect tonight at Crimson Lounge's '70s themed dance party. Guests can sip on $6 cocktails and $4 draft beers while an Anchorman movie marathon airs on Crimson’s plasma screens and DJs Lesprite, Mr. Automatic and Eddie Riot work the decks spinning disco, funk, early house and old school. 9 p.m., 333 N. Dearborn St, NO COVER
JAPAN BENEFIT: The Hunt Club, Eventbrite and Social Sami join forces tonight to help the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. All proceeds from ticket proceeds benefit Red Cross relief programs. Each ticket gets you a free drink and complimentary appetizers. 6-8 p.m., 1100 North State St, Tickets $15-$20
BIRTHDAY BASH: Hotel Palomar Chicago hosts "Sleeping with the Artist" tonight, an art salon, gallery tour and art auction to celebrate the hotel’s first birthday. The event includes complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres with raffle prizes featuring getaways to Palomar Chicago and dining at Sable Kitchen & Bar. 5-7 p.m., 505 N. State St, FREE
