Louder Than A Bomb All-Stars @ Young Chicago Authors

Chicago's performance poetry future is headed to the National Youth Poetry Slam in Washington, D.C., but before they go they're holding a book release party and showcase at Young Chicago Authors, 1180 N. Milwaukee Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Their chapbook, Big Booty Poetry, will be on sale for $5

Dodgeball @ Sheridan Park

Get those workday frustrations out (well, not too much) at this twice-weekly friendly get-together at Sheridan Park, 910 S. Aberdeen St.. If you’re interested, text the word “dodgeball” to 312-804-4665 to be put on the list. If the game has been cancelled for any reason, you WON’T receive a text back.

Billy Williams Book Signing @ Harry Carey’s Tavern

The “Sweet Swinging” Billy Williams will autograph copies of his new autobiography, “Billy Williams: My Sweet Swinging Lifetime With the Cubs”, written with an assist from Tribune sportswriter Fred Mitchell, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Harry Carey’s Tavern, 3551 N. Sheffield Ave.

HIPHOP UNCUT LIVE: The Storybook Adventure Release Party @ The Dark Room

Dark Room
2210 w chicago ave
9:00pm NO cover 21+ only
$3 Red Stripe and Heineken bottles

GP Productions presents...
HIPHOP UNCUT LIVE:
The Storybook Adventure Release Party

with live performances by
Phashara
Beatmonstas
DJ Sean Doe

and special guests
80's Babies

with live beats by
Radius
Tall Black Guy

Bangin the Box:
DJ Rude 1
DJ 3rd Rail

with video mixes by General Pacman and hiphop trivia with Lady Gemstar

Jimmy Ellis @ MCA

Jimmy Ellis brings his unique voice on the alto saxophone to the Museum of Contemporary Art's Tuesdsay on the Terrace series. Having played with everyone from Nat "King" Cole to Earl "Fatha" Hines, and Sun Ra to Sammy Davis Jr, Ellis represent and important historical link to Chicago's jazz history. Last year the Chicago Jazz Festival paid tribute to him by presenting three generations of his students alongside Jimmy Ellis to show the impact he's had on the local scene. An acknowledged master, Ellis is a musician who can span the history of jazz in his stylistic references in the course of a single set. Come hear his unique music and have a drink on the MCA's idyllic terrace. Jimmy Ellis plays the MCA Terrace, 220 E. Chicago, 5:30 - 7 PM, no cover.