ChiIL Live Shows Shots--El Circo Cheapo--Brilliant Corners 2011
"Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements" happens this weekend, September 21-23 at the new Riverfront Theater at 650 W. Chicago. Mike "Pitchfork" Reed's Brilliant baby is in it's 3rd year and a less ambitious set up this time around. Still, 2012 makes up for quality what it lacks over 2011's quantity.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 7 p.m.
John Cale
Zola Jesus
Late Comedy Show (FREE), 10 p.m.
Seaton Smith
Drew Michael
Megan Gailey
Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 5 p.m.
El Circo Cheapo
Conor Oberst
Van Dyke Parks
Late Comedy Show (FREE) , 10 p.m.
Jon H. Benjamin
James Fritz
The Puerbaugh Sisters
Hosted by Brian Babylon
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 5 p.m.
Bobby Womack
Helado Negro
Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements returns with its third fall showcase.
This event is being held at the new Riverfront Theater (650 W. Chicago) September 21-23.
With a vaudevillian approach, Brilliant Corners unites stylistically disparate forms of entertainment under one tent. This year’s incarnation packs the days with late-afternoon circus, evening musical performances, and late-night comedy revues.
Music
Each evening, Brilliant Corners showcases original musical voices from across genres, featuring performances by legendary and ground-breaking artists. See the full schedule.
Late Night Comedy
Late nights after the music, the Brilliant Corners stage will be handed over to comedians. This portion of the event is FREE. See details aboutFriday and Saturday’s shows.
Matinee Circus
Saturday afternoon El Circo Cheapo, Chicago’s very own collection of world-class circus performers, presents innovative circus performances. Read more.
We're particularly stoked to see Dizzy Lizzy and
Brian P. Daley--our kids aerial arts and juggling teachers at CircEsteem.
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