Michelle Shocked @ the Field

Don't miss seminal folk-punkster Michelle Shocked April 22nd at the Field Museum of Natural History (1400 Lakeshore Dr). Michelle will be performing as part of April's "Play the Field" event, The Field's monthly offering geared toward younger, hipper Chicagoans.

Advance Tickets are $10, and are available by calling 866.FIELD.03 or fieldmuseum.org, or $15 at the door (if available). 21 & over only. All proceeds benefit The Field Museum.

Christopher Kimball reading

Celebrated food nerd Christopher Kimball, host of America's Test Kitchen and publisher of Cook's Illustrated, will be serving from and discussing Baking Illustrated at Borders, 830 N. Michigan Ave. 7 p.m.