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Monday, April 29
The DuSable Museum of African-American History, 740 E. 56th St., presents "Songs for DuSable," tonight from 7pm-9pm. This concert, featuring the band Douglas Ewart & Inventions, will pay tribute to the legacy of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable. Tickets are $5-$10. For more information, call 773-947-0600.
The Steep Canyon Rangers and Chatham County Line play bluegrass tonight at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $22, $18 for senior citizens and students.
JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound are featured in Epitonic's saki Sessions series at saki, 3716 W. Fullerton Ave., today from 4pm to 6pm. They'll be joined by The Bama Lamas. Free. More info on Facebook.
Get your future garden in order at today's Seed and Story Swap at Hull House on the UIC campus, 800 S Halsted, 2-5pm. Learn what can grow, what can't, and trade stories with your fellow gardeners. Free.