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"First Draft" @ Ruth Page Center for the Arts

Winifred Haun & Dancers will present "First Draft" at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. First Draft will feature new works by Wendy Clinard of Clinard Dance Theatre, James Gregg of Elements Contemporary Ballet, Winifred Haun of Winifred Haun & Dancers and Lucy Vurusic Riner & Michael Estanich of RE|Dance. First Draft can be seen on Saturday, February 26 at 7:30pm & Sunday, February 27 at 7:30pm at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn. Tickets are $30/general admission, $20/kids ages 6-18, free for kids 6 and under.

B-Fest 2016

B-Fest, the annual 24-hour B-movie marathon hosted on Northwestern's campus, begins this evening at 6:00pm and runs through Saturday evening at 6:00pm. For tickets and a schedule please see B-Fest.com.

The Go! Team @ Lincoln Hall

The Go! Team's blend of indie-rock, hip-hop and general fun have always made them a highly entertaining live band. 2015's The Scene Between album is no change of pace. They'll headline an evening at Tomorrow Never Knows. The show's $15, 18+ and starts at 9PM with Javelin and Jude Shuma opening. Lincoln Hall's at 2424 N. Lincoln.

Goodbye, GB @ Best Intentions

Join us for one last GB Get-Together tonight at Best Intentions, 3281 W. Armitage Ave., at 7pm. We'll have drinks, share stories, and we'll have plenty of stickers to take home as souvenirs. Plenty of staffers will be on hand -- see you there! No cover, 21+. RSVP on Facebook.

The Interview Show @ Hideout

The Interview Show returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 6:30pm. Host Mark Bazer welcomes game creator Max Temkin, author Stacey Ballis and reporter Natalie Moore, with music by Lindsay Weinberg. Tickets are $10. 21+

Tuesday Funk @ Hopleaf

Tuesday Funk is back in the upstairs lounge at Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark St., tonight with guests Christopher Sweet, Robert O'Connor, Mare Swallow, Lori Rader-Day and Chuck Sudo. Eden Robins and Andrew Huff co-host. Doors open at 7pm -- no earlier, we're serious. Don't ruin it for everyone else. But do get there as close to 7 as you can, because the room fills up quickly (hence no admittance before 7). The show starts at 7:30pm. Admission is free, but you must be 21 or older. RSVP on Facebook.

First Tuesdays w/Mick & Ben @ Hideout

Join Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., for First Tuesdays with Mick and Ben tonight at 6:30pm. Their guests this month are veteran political reporters Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin. Admission is $5. 21+

Tibutosaurus: the Talking Heads @ Martyrs'

Tributosaurus will become the Talking Heads tonight at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $30, doors open at 8pm. 21+

Too Much Light: New Year's Eve @ Neo-Futurarium

The Neo-Futurists ring in the new year with a performance of their show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, timed so that the show ends at the stroke of midnight. Attendees will enjoy pre-show refreshments, starting at 9:30pm. The show starts at 11:00pm sharp, and advance reservations are required. See the Neo-Futurist site for details, or call (773) 275-5255.

Everleigh Black Tie & Lingerie Ball

Everleigh Social Club hosts its annual Black Tie & Lingerie Ball tonight at a secret North Side location (address is revealed when you buy tickets.) Enjoy Champagne, hors d'oeuvres, live music and dancing, and more. Dress code is, as the title implies, black tie or lingerie. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are $150 for singles, $225 for couples. 21+

WBEZ presents Chicago Amplified @ Mayne Stage

WBEZ and Mayne Stage present Chicago Amplified, an evening of stories and live music. Doors open at 8:00pm, and the show starts at 9:00pm. See the event page for a complete schedule and for advance tickets. Mayne Stage: 1328 W. Morse. Box office: (773) 381-4554.

Stagestruck City @ Newberry Library

The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., hosts Stagestruck City, an exhibit illustrating the “little theatre” movement beginning in the 19th century though posters, programs, scripts, letters, and photographs. Learn about Chicago’s theater history for free during normal hours, 8:15am to 7:30pm!

Kids New Years Eve Party @ Little Beans Cafe

Today from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, ring in the new year early with the whole family! Little Beans Cafe, 1809 W. Webster, will host the celebration with a DJ, dancing, pizza and refreshments, and a balloon drop! $25 for the first child, $15 for each sibling, adults are free. Register online in advance!

Stagestruck City @ Newberry Library

Movie Trivia Night! @ The Logan Theatre

Tonight at 8:00pm, bring a team of up to five people to show off your totally awesome movie knowledge for Movie Trivia Night at The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. Each member of the winning team gets a Logan Theatre gift card! The event is free, but space is limited!