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Tuesday, September 16
Chicago Social Media Week runs Monday through Sunday, Sept. 24-29, at various locations. See the schedule for today's events. Free, but registration required.
About Face Theatre presents "(Ho)Motown: Last Dance," tonight at 6pm; this evening of music and song, hosted by Scott Duff and featuring Paul Oakley Stovall and Chicago's own, actress Cynda Williams, celebrates the music and legacy of "irreplaceable divas," the late Whitney Houston, Donna Summer and Etta James. The event takes place at Sidetrack Video Bar, 3349 N. Halsted; tickets are $25 (includes one drink ticket). For more information, call 773-784-8565.
The Chicago, I Love You festival continues at Lilly's, 2515 N. Lincoln Ave., with a tribute to Letterblue Productions featuring Act Naturally, Tom Schraeder and Q and A's. Show starts at 9pm. Free, 21+.
Debonaire Social Club, 1575 N. Milwaukee, hosts the kickoff party starting at 9pm for the Red Bull Thre3Style World Finals, which happen Saturday, Sept. 29 at Metro. DJ Hedspin and Big Once perform, Hollywood Holt emcees. Hosted 312 beer and Reyka vodka-Red Bull cocktails with RSVP; Register at Do312. 21+