Basement Jaxx, Photo: Jamie Beeden

NIGHTLIFE - Basement Jaxx + MSTRKRFT + Modeselektor
On an almost weekly basis, the venerable Congress continues to blow us away with ravetacular bookings in world-class electronic music—everyone from the Prodigy to, ahem, Tiësto has graced its stage. Tonight, it welcomes legendary U.K. dance stylists Basement Jaxx. Almost anyone who’s fallen in love with dance music in the last decade has fond things to say about Basement Jaxx—especially its genre upturning album Remedy. Unfortunately the Jaxx full live show was a bit cumbersome to cross the pond this time around so the duo is going to sate us with a DJ set. Rockin’ Canadian electro team MSTRKRFT will be on hand to blow a few speaker cones, as will Modeselektor, which showcases its impeccable techno and equally sublime live visuals. Local talents Bald E, Jordan Z, Chris Widman and Moneypenny kick off the festivities. Congress Theater. 7pm, $26.50-$50. 17 and up.

THEATER - An Apology…
This weekend’s your last chance to catch Colm O’Reilly in this two-man, po-mo take on Faust. Our five-star review called Mickle Maher’s play “fantastically unique.” Theater Oobleck at Chopin Theatre, 8pm, $12 or pay what you can.

FILM - The Golem
There’s nothing quite like seeing a silent film with a live musical accompaniment. If you’ve experienced it, you know what we mean. If not, you should check out The Golem, a silent about a rabbi’s misguided effort to make a man from clay. Fulcrum Point will provide the music. Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 77 E Randolph St, second floor (312-744-6630). El: Red to Lake; Orange, Pink, Green, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Randolph. Bus: 3, X3, 4, X4, 6, 10, 14, 26, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151, 157. Metra: Elec Main to Millennium Station. Fri 6 at 7pm. FREE!

MUSIC - White Denim
The Austin outfit’s new Fits has a soulful, irreverent charm recalling Sly Stone if produced by Captain Beefheart. It’s a beguiling blend of Southern boogie à la ZZ Top, Minutemen-indebted frenetic postpunk freakouts and hints of soft rock. Lincoln Hall, 9pm, $12.

COMEDY - Shootin’ the Shit
Art imitates life as TJ Jagodowski and EJ Scott improvise a single scene about two dudes haning out in a bar. Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N Broadway (773-561-4665). El: Red to Lawrence. Bus: 36, 81. 8pm, $8.