This ambitious showcase of experimental theater, performance, and music from Chicago’s fringe began as part of the Bucktown Arts Fest. Now it’s produced by the Curious Theatre Branch; in addition to the Curious folks, participating artists this year include John Starrs, Julie Caffey, Michael K. Meyers, Michael Martin, and many other ensembles and soloists. Taking its name from surrealist painter Salvador Dali’s use of the term “rhinocerontic” (it means real big), the 13th annual Rhino Fest runs August 30-October 13. Performances take place at the Lunar Cabaret, 2827 N. Lincoln, and at Prop Thtr, 4225 N. Lincoln. Admission is $10 or “pay what you can”; for information and reservations, call 773-327-6666.
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Two women “plumb the depths of memory and dream” in this comedy by KellyAnn Corcoran. Gregory Werstler directs. Lunar Cabaret, 7 PM.
The Curious Theatre Branch performs a quartet of stories by Bryn Magnus under Ron Bieganski’s direction. “Magnus’s writing explodes with adventurous wordplay and riveting imagery,” said Reader critic Justin Hayford when he reviewed these pieces as part of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Love & Sin: A Solo Experience earlier this year. Lunar Cabaret, 7 PM.
See Critic’s Choice. Lunar Cabaret, 3 PM.
This piece, written and performed by Steven Schwarz, is based on real and imagined confrontations between Schwarz and celeb monologuist Spalding Gray. Lunar Cabaret, 7 PM.
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