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Tuesday, July 31 2012
"Get Up and Go!" Back of the Yards Tour @ Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago's "Get Up and Go!" neighborhood conversation and tour series continues today with Back of the Yards. Hosted by Mark Bazer, host of The Hideout's acclaimed Interview Show, the tour begins with a discussion about the Back of the Yards's highlights and history followed by a visit to the borough. The tour is free and begins in the Chicago Cultural Center's 5th Floor Millennium Park Room, 78 E. Washington St., at 12:15pm with the Q&A session lasting approximately 40 minutes. The tour will last approximately one hour and will depart from and return to the Chicago Cultural Center via public transportation. Reservations are recommended and can be booked online here.
Chicago Cultural Plan Town Hall
A town hall discussion of the draft Chicago Cultural Plan will be held tonight from 6 to 8pm at the Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St. It's free to attend, but RSVP is requested.
Moth StorySLAM @ Martyrs'
The Moth StorySLAM returns to Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight for another round of true stories. Have a good story? Tell it here, if you can get on the list. Signup opens at 6pm, show starts at 8pm sharp. $8 at the door; guaranteed tickets are available for $16. 21+
Corruption is Funny @ Paris Club
The Onion teams up with the Better Government Association for a night of poking fun at local politics, with Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and Larry Potash and Robin Baumgarten of WGN in attendance. Event takes place at Paris Club, 59 W. Hubbard St., from 6 to 9pm; tickets are $50.
Ashley Pruneau Fundraiser @ Letizia's Fiore
After surviving an absolutely nightmarish attack (previously), Ashley Pruneau is facing some pretty steep medical bills. Stop by Letizia's Fiore after 7 p.m., where a $15 donation -- 100% of which will go to Ashley's recovery fund -- will get you all the pizza, beer and wine you can handle. 2456 N. California Ave.
