Teaching a Culture of Peace and Justice @ Chicago Cultural Center

This panel, particularly relevant in the hopeful post-election climate, will examine the roots, nature and dimension of the challenges faced in pursuit of a peaceable and just world. The Chicago Cultural Center and Columbia College present a discussion challenging our understanding of non-violence and social justice, and considering whether ethics can be taught. Speakers include Columbia faculty member Louis Silverstein, who teaches peace studies and education, and June Terpstra, an activist and lecturer on criminology, law, and terrorism. Free. Tonight at 6pm, 78 E Washington St., 1st Floor Garland. More information here.

CCPA Symphony Concert @ Harris Theater

Tonight Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts Chamber and Symphony Orchestra presents its annual series of free concerts featuring some of the school's most gifted performers and faculty at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive. The concert is free, but you must reserve your ticket beforehand by calling 312-334-7777. Relax and enjoy performances of the works of Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Richard Wagner and Anton Bruckner. The concert lasts from 7:30- 9:30pm.

Banner Auction @ Daley Center

Ever wonder what happens to those decorative streetlight banners that hang all over the city? They're auctioned off every year as part of a fundraiser for Mayor Daley's Sharing It Program. Bid on banners from the Cubs, Sox, Bears, Bulls, museums, zoos, city festivals, and more. The action kicks off at noon in the lobby of the Daley Center (Washington & Dearborn). Free.

Local Author Night @ Book Cellar

Come to the Book Cellar tonight for another installment of their Local Author Night. This month's featured authors include June Skinner Sawyers (The Civilized Shopper's Guide to Edinburgh & Glasgow), Julie James (Just the Sexiest Man Alive) and Lesley Kagen (Land of a Hundred Wonders). Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Greg Laswell @ Schubas

Join soulful indie pop singer and multi-instrumentalist Greg Laswell and feisty Jenny Owen Youngs at Schubas (3159 N. Southport) tonight. Show starts at 8pm. 18+. Tickets are $12.00.

Cease to Resist Dance Party

What better way to get over the Hump Day blues than to wiggle it to hot music and rad DJs? Kick it at the Cease to Resist Dance Party with DJs Dr. Drase and Michael Flavor. Clique Talk and BFF will also make an appearance. And did I mention cupcakes by Meghan of Rock? Check it out at the Darkroom (2210 W Chicago Ave.) tonight at 9pm. Tickets are $7. Find out more here.

James McMurtry @ Double Door

Texan singer/songwriter James McMurtry, known for the political hit "We Can't Make It Here" performs at the Double Door tonight at 9pm. The Dedringers open. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door.

Double Door
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-489-3160