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Friday, March 29
The star of "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" comes to Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park (1441 W. Webster Ave.) to discuss her It's Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty. 7pm. Free! For more information, call (773) 871-3610.
Schubas welcomes stand-up comic, author, film-maker and all-around funny fellow Michael Showalter tonight for two shows, 7pm and 10pm. Tickets are going fast, so buy them NOW if you want to go! Schubas: 3159 N. Southport (at Belmont). (773) 525-2508.
Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble celebrates a CD release at this week's Ratchet jazz series at the Skylark in Pilsen. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. 2149 S. Halsted St. 10pm. 21+