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Monday, May 6
Tonight, at 6:30pm at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, ride "the train" in a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of television's "Soul Train." The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents this free concert hosted by legendary "Soul Train" founder and host, Chicago's own, Don Cornelius, along with Chicago-born R&B legends including The Emotions, The Chi-Lites, Gene Chandler and Jerry "The Iceman" Butler. For more information, call 312-742-1168.
Today only, from 3pm-5pm, all-you-can-eat nuggets when you buy a 12-piece nugget. 30 E Chicago Ave.