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Wednesday, May 1
The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., hosts John Hammond with Ernie Hawkins opening. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20.
Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma, clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Emanuel Ax share the stage for a performance of Brahms' Clarinet Trio and other favorites at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at 3pm today. Call 312-294-3000 for tickets.
The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Empty Bottle present a performance by Icelandic musician Olafur Arnalds tonight at 7:30pm at the MCA (220 E. Chicago). Tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available through the MCA website.