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Thursday, October 2

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Funny Ha-Ha @ Hideout

Funny Ha Ha returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm, featuring readings and performances by stand-up comic Cameron Esposito; blogger and Lessons from the Fat-o-Sphere author Kate Harding; The Order of Odd-Fish author James Kennedy; writer, editor, and conspirator Fred Sasaki; and poet
and Spiking the Sucker Punch author Robbie Q. Telfer -- plus films by Steve Delahoyde. All hosted by Claire Zulkey. $5 suggested donation, benefitting the Neighborhood Writing Alliance.

Re-Thinking Soup @ Hull House

UIC hosts Re-Thinking Soup, a free weekly lunch where participants eat soup cooked from ingredients found at Hull House's urban gardens and chat about an assortment of topics. Event runs today from noon-1:30pm at Hull House, 800 South Halsted.

Classic Candy @ Chicago History Museum

Monica Eng of the Tribune will be moderating a discussion about the love of candy between reps of the Wrigley and Primrose Candy companies tonight at 7pm at the Chicago History Museum, North and Clark. Cost $8-10.

Jeff Parker @ Rodan

Guitarist Jeff Parker (Tortoise) leads improvised jazz trio The Cushicles every Tuesday at Rodan. Although the line-up will sometimes vary, the main group is rounded out by bassist Josh Abrams and fellow Tortoise member, drummer John Herndon. 10:30pm. 1530 N. Milwaukee Ave. No cover.

Safe & Sound Dinner @ Landmark

If you're looking for a meal free of allergens, head to Landmark (1633 N. Halsted) tonight for a specially prepared dinner that will keep your allergies under control. Tickets $50 per person; RSVP required.

 

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