Friday 8/6 – Thursday 8/12
One of the most famous lawyers to quit the bar in favor of the arts was pianist Hoagy Carmichael, who would have been 100 this year. Namesake restaurant Carmichael’s Chicago Steak House will mark the event with a night of music by Bobby Schiff and his trio, who will play signature Carmichael tunes including “Stardust,” “In the Still of the Night,” and “Lazy River.” Carmichael memorabilia will be on display, and the menu will include hoagies. The music starts at 6 at 1052 W. Monroe (312-433-0025). There’s no cover charge.
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7 SATURDAY The 1925 silent film Don Q, Son of Zorro, the sequel to The Mark of Zorro (1920), features a swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks as the swordsman wannabe who travels to Spain to study. The movie starts at 8 tonight at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence (773-777-9438), and organist Dennis Scott will provide accompaniment. Advance admission is $8, $7 for students and seniors; it’s $10 at the door.
9 MONDAY Every Monday night jazz musicians and a handful of exceptionally talented music students convene at Andy’s to play. The jam session was started by John Bany, Art Davis, Don Stille, and Charlie Braugham some 25 years ago. Andy’s No Am/Pro Jam takes place tonight (and every Monday) from 9 to 1 at 11 E. Hubbard. Admission is $5. Call 312-642-6805.
