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Five things to do in Chicago this weekend, from the obvious to the absurd.

Thursday Jan 15, 2009.     By Centerstage Chicago Staff

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1. X-102 Rediscovers the Rings of Saturn
7 p.m. Friday at Chicago Cultural Center; Free
Take a break from your typical TGIF routine and explore Saturn, the universe's most mysterious and beautiful planet, with a musical project fifteen years in the making. Experimental 102, aka Detroit-based musical trio Underground Resistance, has composed a soundtrack to accompany images of the never-before seen planet taken by the NASA Cassini/Huygen exploratory mission. Discussion to follow.

2. Winter 2009 Chicago Blues Tour
Saturday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; $40
Aiming to swivel the spotlight away from popular North Side joints like B.L.U.E.S. and Kingston Mines, this popular tour pays historical respect to the 'hoods that helped put Chicago blues on the map by featuring 12 different bands and nine reputable South and West Side clubs like Rosa's Lounge, Checkerboard Lounge, Lee's Unleaded Blues and Wallace's Catfish Corner. Performers include Guy King, Killer Ray Allison, Super Percy and more. Shuttles will be operating between participating venues all night long (if you buy your ticket online, you'll likely be starting at Alcock's Inn); see the website for the schedule.

3. Party Like It's 1974!
All day Saturday at Buffalo Exchange; Free
In keeping with the go green movement, wearing recycled clothing is not only good for your wallet, it's good for the planet. Celebrate 35 years of business for the Buffalo Exchange, the first store to buy, sell, and trade clothing on consignment. Enjoy refreshments, trivia, and karaoke and the chance win giveaways and drawings.

4. Vaudezilla Presents High Society Burlesque!
9 p.m. Friday at Debonair Social Club; $5 in advance, $10 after 10 p.m.
This tongue-in-cheek event heralds itself as a "most refined bump and grind," but with dancers named Wham Bam Pam, Backdoor Aly, and Bizarre Sally, things are likely to wind up like school on Sunday (no class). Did we mention blues band Coldcock Jones & the Shithawks will perform?

5. Opening Reception of Artist Gwendolyn Terry
7 -10 p.m. Friday at Phaiz; donations welcome
Phaiz blurs the boundaries between art and fashion, pairing a new site-specific installation and a complete collection of one-of-a-kind fashion each month. January artist Gwendolyn Terry, with a BFA from University of Colorado, focuses on using art and artifact to illustrate a convergence of visual narrative and theatrical perspective.