In celebration of one of the twentieth century’s most influential novelists, our junky who always found his way to a pen, Peter Weller hosts a the 50th anniversary party for William S. Burroughs‘ grotesquely fragmented Naked Lunch.

Join a few of Burroughs’ friends to view a never-before-seen exhibit of the writer’s paintings and drawings and the trailer to the upcoming documentary, William Burroughs: A Man Within (which sounds awesome, by the way. Among others, Sonic Youth, Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, John Waters have gotten involved). Included with your donation is food, drink, live music, readings, performances, and “happenings.” We’re most excited to see Penny Arcade (because the event invitation describes her as a “wild-hearted demoness bad-girl bitch”), Bill Ayers (best known as a radical activist with the Weather Underground, now known as a professor well-versed in teaching little’uns), and, of course, RoboCop (he will be dressed as him, right?).

What: 50th Anniversary of Burroughs’ Naked Lunch (fundraiser)
Where: Th!nkArt Salon, 1530 N. Paulina, Suite F, Chicago, IL.
When: Friday, August 28. 5:30-9:30
How Much: $60 online, $75 at the door (includes afterparty: see below)

What: Burrough’s Celebration After-Party
Where: Stop Smiling storefront, 1371 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
When: Friday, August 28. 9:30 – ?
How Much: $10 suggested donation
(featuring members of Tortoise, Ms. Penny Arcade, and other DJ’s)