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Tuesday, September 16
You, Me, Them, Everybody brings its live show to the Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont Ave., tonight at 9pm. Guests include DJ and author James Van Osdol, comedian Dan Ronan, Good Evening and Trevor McSpadden. Hosted as always by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon. Doors open at 8pm; free. 21+
The improv troupe Chicagoland kicks off the Chicago Improv Festival at the Annoyance Theater (4830 N. Broadway) along with fellow improv troupe 4 Horsemen. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in advance at The Annoyance Theater or by calling 773-561-4665. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.
Tonight at Ratchet, the Skylark's weekly free jazz series, drummer Charles Rumback is joined by Doug Rosenberg on reeds and John Tate on bass. 10pm. Donations welcome. 2149 S. Halsted St. 21+
Do312 and Rehab host the Official Lollapalooza Lineup Announcement Party at Debonair Social Club tonight. Doors open at 10pm and at midnight the lineup will be revealed to partygoers on a videoscreen. Join other Lolla fans for a night of drink specials, house DJs and performances from 2011 Lollapalooza artists. Artists will be announced the day of the event.
RSVP here for the party and for a chance to win Lollapalooza tickets. Debonair Social Club is located at 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave. Call 773-227-7990 for more details.