The work week's almost over, but it's no time to rest. Check in every Thursday for No Days Off, your guide to the best live shows, art openings, movie screenings, and cool events for the weekend ahead.
NYC:
Film: Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child, Thursday, Film Forum, 1:15, 3:15, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 ($12). Catch the captivating Tamra Davis-directed doc on the downtown scene legend. Be sure to check it while you can, it only runs until December 21st.
Chicago:
Restaurant opening: Paradise Catina, 1212 N State Pkwy, 312-202-0994. What better way to start your Friday then at the "Mexican version of Cheers?" With successful sister locations, Cabo Catina, in both Vegas and L.A., the Paradise Catina seems pre-destined to win. Paradise is designed to look like a beach-side bar; that's cool and all, but downing quesadillas alongside our tequila sounds like the real match made in heaven.
L.A.:
Live show: Blu, Busdriver at The Echoplex, Thursday, 9:30 ($10, tickets). The reclusive rapper has been dropping new songs as of late, so you don't want to miss the opportunity to see him perform them live.
