Lesbian love songs are in the mix of Things to Ruin: The Songs of Joe Iconis. Refuge Theatre Project presents the local premiere of this "theatrical rock concert" in a venue that describes itself as "Chicago's Original Punk Bar since 1981." Things to Ruin: The Songs of Joe Iconis continues through Sunday, June 18, at Exit Chicago, 1315 W. North Ave. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Tickets are $20. Visit RefugeTheatre.com.
Caption: Lauren Paris, with Kedgrick Pullums Jr., Thomas Squires and Deanalis Resto in the background in Refuge Theatre Project's Things to Ruin. Photo by Zeke Dolezalek