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My My My, Videotape, Cold Blue Kid and Dolphins play at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $8 online or at the door. 21+
Sons of the West headline a free show at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., sponsored by the DePaul Music Business Organization and benefiting OxFam. Terriers, North to Howard and Claire & Alex open. 18+
Pilsen's Cinco de Mayo Parade steps off at noon today on Cermak Road from Wood Street to Marshall Boulevard, ending at the Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. Free.
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a day of event celebrating Mexican culture. Art classes, music workshops, and an evening pot luck & jam session are all scheduled at the school's 909 W. Armitage location. For full information see the school's Website, or call the school at (773) 728-6000.