1. Moonrise Kingdom Matinee at the Logan Theatre, August 10, 2012
Enjoy a Wes Anderson’s latest indie-centric movie, about young love and longing for companionship, in the classic Logan Theatre. With matinee tickets costing less than $6, it’s hard to pass up. For more go to http://thelogantheatre.com/index.php/movies/now-playing

2. Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur, August 10, 7:30 PM
See a new side of Chicago with a 90-minute tour exposing Chicago’s supernatural history in this one-man show with necromancer Neil Tobin. For more go to http://chicago.metromix.com/events/mmxchi-supernatural-chicago-event

3. Boobs and Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre, August 10, 7:30PM
Celebrate 25 years of the Super Mario Bros. videogame with this unconventional burlesque show. With lots of audience interaction and an eccentric plotline, it will be an memorable experience. For more go to http://chicago.metromix.com/events/mmxchi-boobs-and-goombas-a-super-mario-b-event

4. Retro on Roscoe at Damen Ave. and Roscoe St., August 12, Noon
Enjoy the beautiful summer weather and local draws including a car and motorcycle show, live music, crafts, antiques and a kid-friendly area featuring inflatables spanning six blocks of Roscoe Village. For more go to http://starevents.com/events/retro-on-roscoe/

5. Uptown Poetry Slam at Green Mill Jazz Club, August 12, 7:00 PM
The Poetry Foundation continues the month’s series of events with a poetry slam at one of Uptown’s most historical clubs. For more go to http://www.greenmilljazz.com/phpBB2/cal_display.php?id=5689&day=12&month=8&year=2012&category=&sid=f14e55c9cbb3f87e2c273c5202e68a50
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