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TODAY
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BY DAY
Thursday, April 26 2012
Chicago Improv Festival
The Chicago Improv Festival runs April 23-29 at several locations around the city. Tonight features two shows. At the Annoyance Theater, 4830 N. Broadway, at 10:30pm, is Messing with a Friend with special guest Lance Baker, for $15 ($10 for students), available online or through the box office. At The Playground Theater, 3209 N. Halsted St., at 7pm, are Switzerland's Harri Olli Improvised Theatre and local troupe WiseSnatch, and at 9pm, pH Productions and Mullaney Chain peform. Tickets for each show are $15 ($10 for students) and can be purchased at the Playground box office or online (7pm, 9pm).
Dining Out For Life
Tonight is the 19th annual Dining Out For Life around the Chicago area. Participation is simple: simply go out to dinner at one of the participating restaurants, and a portion of your bill will be donated to AIDS service organizations. See the Dining Out For Life Website for full details on the event.
Full Court Press 2 @ Abbey Pub
Tonight's Full Court Press 2 is an all star jam session at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., featuring members of Umphrey's McGee, Digital Tape Machine, Strange Arrangement, Math Games, Family Groove Company, Kick the Cat, The Coop, Old Shoe, Groovatron and more. Doors are at 8:30pm, show starts at 9:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 21+
Gary Krist @ Book Cellar
Gary Krist, author of City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days Of Disaster That Gave Birth To Modern Chicago, will be discussing his latest historical novel at the Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 7pm. Free.
Make Mine Ginger Cooking Class @ World Kitchen
Discover the versatility of ginger tonight at the Spring Express cooking class, which will be held at the World Kitchen, 66 E Randolph; class begins at 6pm. Admission $30; registration required.
