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Thursday, March 28
On January 24th, romance novelist Sherrill Bodine discusses her latest novel All I Want is You, at The Book Stall 811 Elm Street in Winnetka, IL at 7pm.
Entrepreneurs Unpluggd brings several of Chicago's top tech entrepreneurs together for talks on how to grow your startup tonight from 6pm to 9pm at Adventure Stage Chicago, 1012 N. Noble St. Tickets for tonight's event are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
The BBQ spot in Wicker Park (1856 W North) pays homage to their talented sous chef Jose Landa tonight by turning over the menu to his Mexican cuisine. A six-course meal full of delights like Shrimp Chile Rellano, Ceviche, and Coconut Flan results! Tickets $45; seatings are between 6:30 and 9pm.
Northwestern MFA graduates, poets Christine Pacyk and Lana Rakhman, will receive a grand introduction by established poets Ron Gibbons and Simone Muench at a reading and reception tonight at 7pm at the Stop Smiling storefront (1371 N Milwaukee Ave). Admission is free, so come congratulate the new grads!