Tuesday Funk @ Hopleaf

Tonight is Tuesday Funk at the Hopleaf with featured readers William Shunn, Matt Darst, C. P. Chang, Liz Baudler and Erin J. Shea. Hopleaf, upstairs lounge, 5148 N. Clark, 7:30pm.

In the K/Now @ Chicago History Museum

This month's In the K/Now discussion will look at the current local and national political atmosphere and division on issues. The discussion, entitled "Politics Today: Red, Purple and Blue," will be moderated by Laura Washington, columnist for the Sun-Times, and feature 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith, political and public affairs consultant Christine Dudley, and Michael Mezey, professor of political science at DePaul University as panelists. The talk is scheduled for 6:30-8 pm and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Chicago History Museum's website.

River North Oktoberfest

River North will be celebrating Oktoberfest this evening from 5pm-9pm with an adventure to six different restaurants in River North. Participants will spend about 25 minutes at each location sampling food and drinks. The party will end at Rockit Bar & Grill, where there will be an hour long open bar, more food, and also music. Registration will be held from 5pm-6pm at Nick's Fishmarket Bar and Grill, located in the north lobby of the Merchandise Mart. Tickets are $50 per person.

Rock Bottom Taps Brew for Breast Cancer

Rock Bottom,1 W. Grand Ave., will tap their "Wonderbrew" today at 5:30pm in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Lynn Sage Foundation will also be on hand selling raffle tickets for a 50/50 split that will be drawn around 7pm. Those who buy raffle tickets will receive a free pint along with a pink ribbon. The American wheat beer conditioned with raspberries will be available all month long (or until supplies last). For each $5.25 pint of "Wonderbrew" sold $0.25 will be donated to the Lynn Sage Foundation's "In Good Taste" campaign. Free.

Literati Networking Event

Today from 6pm-9pm you can join Chicago's second ever Literati event, aimed at "building a community of authors, playwrights, and literary professionals."

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Featured speakers include bestselling authors Jamie Freveletti (Running Dark) and Wendy Corsi-Staub (Hell To Pay), as well as director and playwright, Byron Hatfield (Bye Bye Liver). Takes place at The Hidden Shamrock, 2723 N. Halsted, $20 at the door.

The 2nd Hand's "So You think You Have Nerves of Steel" Reading

"So You Think You Have Nerves of Steel" live variety show's October edition has entertainment all linked in someway to The 2nd Hand including Live visual-art by Rob Funderburk, former 2nd Hand illustrator,
The 2nd Hand co-editor C.T. Ballentine plays with his band Young Coconut,
Todd Dills, editor of The 2nd Hand will preform with writers C.T. Balletine, Matt Pine and others. Also, 2nd Hand contributors Joe Meno, Marc Baez and Fred Sasaki will read. Tonight, 9pm at The Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Avenue.