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Hurray for Women’s History Month! In the words of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, "Every time I have had a problem, I have confronted it with the ax of art." Just like Kusama, Chicago’s lady artists share their stories simply by creating—whether they’re taking photos, designing clothes, or refurbishing furniture found near a dumpster.

It's Mardi Gras tomorrow! We highly recommend stapling your shirt to your front as part of your morning regimen in order to avoid any evening self-humiliation. Also, instead of asking dudes for beads, ask them for truth -- way more shocking.

4 - 11 p.m. 6932 North Glenwood Ave.

Visual Arts

Green Revolution, Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, January 15 - March 1

The Block Museum of Art hosts an opening today of 90 Polaroids taken by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe between 1970 and 1975. Through April 5. Open until 5 p.m. today. Northwestern University. 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston.

Park West, 322 W. Armitage, January 12, 8 p.m., Tickets $30-$50

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 610 S. Michigan, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., $10.

Schuba's, 3159 N. Southport, 12/27, Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8 p.m., $20

Comedy

Lit

Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, 12/15, 8 p.m., $20-$25

Mess Hall, 6932 N. Glenwood, Closing Reception December 13, 6-10 p.m., Free

Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Center, 400 S. State St., December 10, 6 p.m., Free

Film

Crafts

Film

Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Fridays and Saturdays through 12/20, 11:30 p.m., $16

Music Box, 3733 N Southport, November 28 and November 29 at midnight, $10, available for advance purchase online or at the theater box office.

Comedy

Dance

Art

Comedy

Readings

800 South Halsted St., Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 11/10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Free, Reservations recommended by calling 312.422.5580 or at events@prairie.org

Marwen, 833 N Orleans St., 11/7, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m., $20 suggested donation at the door

Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., 11/6, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Free

Exhale Spa , 945 N. State St., Mondays 12:00-12:30 p.m. Free but reservations required by calling 312.753.6500

220 S. Michigan Ave., Symphony Center, tonight, 8:00 p.m., pre-concert conversation from 7 – 7:30 in the Grainger Ballroom, Young Frankenstein screens at 10:00 p.m.

Lectures