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Saturday, May 18
Local band My My My plays tonight at Schubas. Opening acts: Mr. Russia and The Bright White. Show starts at 8pm, tickets are $6, and it's an 18+ show. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport (at Belmont). (773) 525-2508.
Soup & Bread starts a new year at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Come enjoy homemade soups, fresh bread and a little music spun by DJ Treetop Lover. Free, but donations encouraged; proceeds benefit Casa Catalina Basic Human Needs Center in Back of the Yards. 21+
Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. hosts a Beer Social tonight at 7pm featuring Grand Rapids' Founders Brewery. $20 gets you a beer when you arrive, four beer and sausage pairings and a dessert beer. Founders will be debuting its imperial stout at the event. 21+
Young Jesus celebrate the release of their new record, Young, Innocent, and Hairy, with a show at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 8pm. Canasta open. Tickets are $6 in advance, $10 at the door. 18+
Beat Research Chicago launches at Villain's, 639 S. Clark St., tonight. From 9pm to midnight, enjoy the "experimental party music" of DJ C, Jesse Kriss and John Tolva. No cover, 21+.