The 1st Annual Chicago International Music and Movies Festival kicks off tonight with a pre-opening night party at the St. Paul's Cultural Center (2215 W. North) featuring the Chicago film premiere of Todd P Goes to Austin and live music by local band Percolator. In addition to screenings of great music-related films through this weekend (including the Chicago premiere of the Wilco concert film, Ashes of American Flags), the festival also boasts workshops, panel discussions, a rock photography exhibit and live music at Schubas and Double Door. The complete listing of events and venues can be found here, click on over to the jump to check out CIMM programmer Michael King's hand-picked screening recommendations for RFC readers.
TODD P GOES TO AUSTIN - road doc about Brooklyn booker, featuring performances by Dan Deacon, The Death Set, Matt & Kim, High Places, Mika Miko, and more. (Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Arts Center)
ASHES OF AMERICAN FLAGS - Chicago premiere of Wilco concert film. Director (and Fugazi drummer) Brendan Canty will be present for a q & a at both screenings. (Monday, March 9 at 7 & 9 p.m. at the Music Box)
SLEEPING NIGHTS AWAKE - Sonic Youth concert film/documentary created by high schoolers working with Reno nonprofit Project Moonshine (Friday, March 6 at 9:30 p.m. at St. Paul Arts Center, 2215 W. North)
LARGO - concert film of legendary L.A. club featuring performances by Andrew Bird, Flight of the Conchords, Jon Brion, Sarah Silverman, Zach Galifianakis, Patton Oswalt, Fiona Apple, Louis CK, Aimee Mann, and more (Saturday, March 7 at 9 p.m. at St. Paul Arts Center)
AGILE MOBILE HOSTILE - documentary about local phenomenon Andre Williams, followed by a q & a with the director and a live performance at the Double Door (Saturday, March 7 at 5 p.m. at S. Paul Arts Center)
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