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Friday, March 29
The Accountants of Homeland Security present "President Turtle," an evening of standup comedy at The Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont Ave., tonight starting at 9pm. This month's lineup includes Ken Barnard, Marty DeRosa, David Mascorro, Mike Sheehan and
The Great Sandini, plus music by Veeli. Free, 21+.
The Chicago History Museum is free today from 10am to 3pm. The day's president-related activities include impersonators of Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt and Abigail Adams, and a filmed interview with Michelle Obama. More info here.