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Thursday, April 25

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Englewood Bike Tour

Fifteenth Ward Alderman Toni Foulkes leads a bike tour of Englewood today from 9am to 1pm, starting and finishing at start and finish at the Bread of Life Missionary Baptist Church, 1924 W. 63rd St., with stops at the local library and firehouse, urban farm Growing Home, and a new water park playlot built last year on Hermitage Avenue. There will be a police escort for the ride. Call the alderman's office at 773-863-0220 for more details. Free.

Bridgeport Record Fair @ Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar in Bridgeport hosts a pop-up record fair today as part of the 2013 Version Festival. Maria's is located at 960 W. 31st St. The fair runs from noon to 6pm.

Green Music Fest

The Green Music Festival runs from noon to 10pm today and Sunday at Wicker Park and on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller. Listen to bands on two stages while also checking out eco-minded vendors, services, demos, crafts and family activities. $5 suggested donation.

North Stage:
3:15pm - Hamburglars
4:15pm - Island of Misfit Toys
5:15pm - Joie De Vivre
6:30pm - Into. It. Over. It.
8:45pm - Manchester Orchestra


South Stage:
2:45pm - Gooey
3:45pm - Audiences
4:45pm - Molehill
5:45pm - YAWN
7:30pm - Everest

Mash Tun Festival

Beer journal Mash Tun holds its third annual Mash Tun Festival today from 2 to 6pm at the Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W. 35th St. Sample over 60 beers from more than two dozen beers as well as Angel's Envy whiskey, pick up a copy of Mash Tun's third issue, and screenprint a t-shirt with Teetsy. Tickets are $45 in advance; no walk-ins. 21+

80s Double Feature @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a double feature of two iconic 80s films: They Live at 3:00pm, and Repo Man at 5:00pm. You may purchase tickets for both films at a discount, or purchase a ticket for just one film. Full details at the Film Center Website. Film Center: 164 North State Street. (312) 846-2085.

John Reilly & Friends @ Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music hosts a performance by actor John C. Reilly, along with a group of musicians including Tom Brosseau and Becky Stark, this evening at 8:00pm. Tickets are $28 and may be purchased in advance from the school's Website. Full details at the Webiste, or call the box office at (773) 728-6000.

Cheer-Accident @ Mayne Stage

Cheer-Accident perform at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., tonight with Gnuman opening. Doors are at 6:30pm, show's at 8pm. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. All ages.

ADULT. @ Empty Bottle

Electropunk veterans ADULT. play songs from their first album album in six years, The Way Things Fall, tonight at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. Check out the video of their new single, “Idle (Second Thoughts).” Tickets are $12. The show is 21+. Doors are at 9:30pm. Especially Good and Ritual Howls open.

 

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