Mojitos 101 @ Carnivale

Learn how to mix the perfect mojito under the tutelage of Carnivale's mixologist Victor Baheza. The class runs from 6:30-8:30pm and includes drink sampling and appetizers. $25 per person. RSVP by calling 312-850-5005.

Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market

Lost In The Trees @ Reckless Records

Reckless Records has teamed up with Schubas in honor of their Tomorrow Never Knows music festival for some in-store performances. This afternoon at 3pm, Lost In The Trees play at their Broadway location. 3161 N. Broadway. 773-404-5080. Free.

TNK @ Schubas

Tomorrow Never Knows begins tonight at Schubas and continues through Sunday. TNK is a music festival featuring up-and-coming indie artists. Tonight it's The Soft Pack (formerly The Muslims), The Republic Tigers, Bear Hands, Lost In The Trees, DJ STV SLV of The Hood Internet, and DJ Miles Raymer. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $15 ($55 for a 5-day pass) (5-day passes have sold out). 3159 N. Southport. 18+

The General Washingtons @ Greenhouse Theater

The General Washingtons, "Chicago's first and only all white, all male comedy group," will be performing Thursdays @ 10:30pm through January 28 at the Greenhouse Theater (2257 N Lincoln Avenue). Tonight they'll be joined by local improv group Old West Family Photo. $6 at the door. $5 with one of their postcards. (Hint: They bear the image of one of our Founding Fathers. I'll let you guess which one.)

Festival @ Cultural Center

As part of a month-long retrospective of the life and work of late Chicago filmmaker Howard Alk, the Chicago Film Archives presents this free screening of a documentary about the Newport Folk Festival. Free, at 7 PM in the Claudia Cassidy Theater.77 E Randolph. For more information, visit the website or call 312-744-6630.