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Thursday, April 18
This weekend at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington), an exhibit of comic art opens. Titled "Raw, Boiled and Cooked: Comics on the Verge," the show focuses on artists inspired by Art Spiegelman's highly influential magazine Raw. Chicago artists represented in the show include Lynda Barry, Ivan Brunetti, Chris Ware and Daniel Clowes. There are various special programs planned during the run of the show, which is scheduled to be on display through October 3. Check the Cultural Center's website for a complete schedule and visiting hours.