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Chicago Marathon

The Chicago Marathon starts in Grant Park at 7:30am (wheelchair racers begin at 7:20am) and snakes its way through the city. Download the spectator guide (PDF) for a look at where best to cheer on the runners, and don't forget about the increased security this year, after the Boston Marathon bombing.

Andersonville Arts Weekend

The 11th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Oct. 11-13 throughout the neighborhood, mostly on or near Clark Street from Winnemac to Hollywood. Events begin at 11am today; see the full schedule for details. Free.

Goat Beards & Oath Beers @ Parson's Chicken and Fish

Celebrate the end of summer from 2-6pm today at Parson's Chicken and Fish (2952 W. Armitage) with food (goats roasted on an outdoor spit) and beer pairings from Naperville's own Solemn Oath. Music, a table tennis tournament, a pop-up store from Lost Girls Vintage and, puzzlingly, a chopper rally will also go down.

Signs of Life @ Victory Gardens Theater

Signs of Life, a musical drama based on the true story of the Czech ghetto, Terezin, has come to Chicago for a limited run at Victory Gardens Theater (2433 N. Lincoln.) Universally acclaimed by the Sun-Times, Reader and the New York Times, Signs of Life runs through October 27 with performances on Wednesdays at 2pm and 7:30pm, Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 5pm and 8:30pm, and Sundays at 3pm. This week only: enter the code WOLFIE at checkout for $15 tickets. Regular pricing is $45-$65.

BOY @ Schubas

German female duo BOY, whom you may know from their song "Little Numbers," performs tonight at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., with Leif Vollebekk and Greg Holden opening. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Doors open at 7pm. All ages.

That's All She Wrote Anniversary Show @ Swim Cafe

The live lit series That's All She Wrote, co-hosted by GB contributor JH Palmer and Angela Benander, celebrates its one-year anniversary at Swim Cafe, 1357 W. Chicago Ave. In addition to a tandem story that will be told by J.H. and Angela, the lineup includes: WRITE CLUB! Timekeeper Lindsay Muscato; Soup & Bread founder Martha Bayne; writer extraordinaire Sarah Hollenbeck; and master storyteller Byron Roussin. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. This is a free event, and is BYOB.

Goblin @ Metro

Legendary Italian band Goblin stop at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight on their first-ever US tour. Secret Chiefs 3 open. Tickets are $26 in advance, $29 day-of; VIP tickets are available for $75. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18+

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