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Sunday, May 5
The 31st annual LaSalle Bank Do-It-Yourself Messiah returns to the Civic Opera House tonight and tomorrow at 7:00 PM. This is your chance to perform Handel's Messiah with a full orchestra in Chicago's historical opera house. Tickets are complimentary; see the LaSalle Bank Website to reserve your seats. Civic Opera: 20 North Wacker Drive.
Brainy rapper and Wu-Tang co-founder GZA comes to the Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, courtesy of Scion. (Tickets are free, but you have to RSVP.) 10 PM. Fyre Department and DJ Klever open.