Indigenous culture, Namdi pancake house, refuge and more

today American Indian Center’s 69th Annual Chicago Pow Wow, will run until Sunday (10/9). Every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., thousands of people gather at Shiller Woods (groves 12 and 13, entrance to Irving Park, west of Cumberland) to share and reflect on Indigenous culture and Preserving our heritage while contemplating its future. Expect art, food, vendors, and dancing—lot of dance. There are also several dance competitions on weekends, as well as non-competitive dance and music performances. Tickets are $15 a day ($10 for children, seniors, and military) and $35 on weekends. Children 5 and under are free. Group rates available. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the center’s website. (MC)

Indie music sensation Nnamdï is celebrating the release of their latest album in the most Nnamdï way possible. Pancake his party at House of Vans (113 N. Elizabeth).Pancake Party — Title Namdi’s Pancake House— is a tribute to the DIY venue he and his brother ran in the basement of their parents’ house in the 2010s. A band was playing while the brothers served pancakes. In this iteration, pancakes are provided by Babycakes and coffee is provided by Dark Matter. In fact, Dark Matter has released a special edition of his Nnamdï blend. At 7pm, the night kicks off with Nnamdï’s new album playing, followed by a chair-taking round hosted by Nnamdï himself. Then comes Paper Mice, Ryan the Person DJ, and some sort of variety hour (ugh!). All ages can enjoy it for free, but pre-registration is required. (MC)

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater kicks off the season with its premiere in the Midwest. evacuation By Satya Jnani Chavez and Andrew Rosendorf. An interdisciplinary, bilingual piece of music (translated by Mari Meza-Burgos) tells the story of a Honduran girl who crosses a dangerous border into Texas with magical realism. Co-directed by Chavez and Valen Marie Santos, and Adolfo Romero created the original puppet designs for the show. The show begins with previews at the company’s Howard Street Theater, 721 Howard, Evanston tonight at 7:30pm and continues Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 13 at 6:00pm. . Tickets are $40 during previews and $55-60 during regular runs ($5 discount for seniors). His 3-course meal of Taco Diablo can be added for $30, but must be ordered at the time of ticket purchase. For reservations, please visit theo-u.com. (KR)

another friday full of music It’s possible because the city is filled with sound options this weekend. Once you’ve downloaded a few of Bandcamp’s top picks (today is Bandcamp Friday, which means the late-night streaming platform gives revenue directly to the artists and record labels that use the service), consider these concerts tonight. please. . .