FILM - Harmony and Me
Musician Justin Rice acts and, yes, sings in the charmingly offbeat indie drama Harmony and Me, about a lovable 20-something loser who takes us on a tour of the stuff that’s going on in his life right now. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St at Randolph St (312-846-2600). El: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (rush hrs) to State/Lake; Red to Lake; Blue to Clark/Lake. Fri 30 at 8pm; Sat 31 at 3:15, 8pm; Sun 1 at 3:15pm. $9, students $7, members $5.
AROUND TOWN - El Día de los Muertos celebration
In conjunction with the National Museum of Mexican Art, this Day of the Dead fest features performances by Aztec ceremonial dancers at noon followed by live Mexican folk music from Son Del Viento at 2:30pm. Designed to kick off the corresponding art exhibit running through Wed 4, this party lets patrons decorate their own sugar skulls and witness artists installing ceremonial altars. Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 600 E Grand Ave (312-595-5436). 11am–5pm. FREE!
MUSIC/FILM - This Is Not a Show
Don’t miss a free screening of R.E.M.’s This Is Not a Show: Live at the Olympia in Dublin, capturing the college-rock pioneers as they worked out new tunes in front of live audiences over a five-night run in Ireland’s Olympia Theatre. Lincoln Hall, 7pm, FREE!
DANCE - Epiphany Dance Experiment: Improv Evolution vol 2
This evening’s fresh and dynamic program, curated by Ayako Kato, explores similarities between dance and music improvisation. It starts out with a duo by Josh Berman (cornet) and Keefe Jackson (tenor saxophone). Then choreographer Jennifer Monson directs and dances in a collaboration with cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm and dancers Asimina Chremos (TOC Dance editor) and Ayako Kato. Also on the program: the Architects and the ensemble Like You Mean It. Epiphany Episcopal Church, 201 S Ashland Ave (312-243-4242, epiphany-church.org). El: Green, Pink to Ashland. Bus: 9, 20. 6pm; $12 suggested donation, students suggested $10.
GAY & LESBIAN/NIGHTLIFE - MadonnaRama
This night of Madonna idoltry falls on a holiday weekend which means it’s gonna be madness (or should we say Madgeness?).
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