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Sanford D'Amato @ Kendall College

The Culinary Historians of Chicago present "Before the Food Network," Recollections of Milwaukee's Chef Sanford D'Amato, today from 10am to noon at the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, 900 N. North Branch St. A James Beard Award-winning chef, D'Amato's new memoir, Good Stock: Life on a Low Simmer, was just released by Agate Midway. He'll discuss the book and do a cooking demo. Admission is $5, $3 for students. RSVP to Culinary.Historians@gmail.com.

Randolph Street Market

The Randolph Street Market returns today and Sunday to the Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington St., from 10am to 5pm. Shop antiques, vintage clothing, records, jewelry and fancy foods. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door; $3 in advance/$5 at the door for students. Kids 12 and under are free.

Lincoln Park Zoo Photo Scavenger Hunt

OffKilter Events' 2013 Lincoln Park Zoo Photo Scavenger Hunt is today from 1 to 4:30pm in, you guessed it, the Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. Put together a team and search for things on the list to photograph, and compete for fun prizes. Advance registration is free and required.

Vivian Maier Doc @ Block Cinema

The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr. in Evanston, screens the BBC documentary "Vivian Maier: Who Took the Nanny's Pictures?" today at 2pm. Pamela Bannos, distinguished senior lecturer at Northwestern and a Maier scholar, will introduce the film. Free. More details here.

Mom Baby God @ Gorilla Tango Bucktown

Mom Baby God, a political theater piece about anti-choice politics, has two Chicago performances this week. Produced by Northampton, Massachusetts' Double LTR Productions, the story follows an ambitious teenaged anti-abortion activist as she meets the characters and explores the political terrain at a fictional Students for Life of America conference. Performances Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 3pm at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets are $17-$25 and can be purchased online or by calling 773-598-4549. More info here.

Nourish Celebrity Chef Ball

Meals On Wheels Chicago hosts its 25th annual Nourish Celebrity Chef Ball fundraiser tonight at the Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St. The VIP Chef's Table, which costs $350 per person, begins at 6:30pm and includes an "interactive dining experience" with celebrity chefs cooking live at the event, cocktails and wine pairings, as well as entry to the Chef's Tasting Party, which begins at 8:30pm and is $150 per person. The Chef's Tasting Party includes small bites from nearly 100 chefs, cocktails, wine and beer, plus a silent auction, photo booth and live music by Sugar High and DJ Lani Love. Tickets on sale here.

Nathan Hoks @ Salon Splendor

Salon Splendor dissects brains with Chicago authors Nathan Hoks, Rachel DeWoskin and Laura Krughoff at Hungry Brain (2319 W Belmont Ave) tonight. This month's guests will share original work on the theme "brains." Literary discussion hosted by Senior Editor Jacob Knabb. Doors at 8pm, readings at 9pm. For more details, check out Curbside Splendor.

Nocturna All Hallow's Eve Ball

DJ Scary Lady Sarah hosts the annual Nocturna All Hallow's Eve Ball at midnight tonight at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. Don your best costume and enter the costume contest to win all sorts of cool prizes from The Alley and others, shop spooky vendors including a custom fang maker, get your photo taken by Glitterguts, watch horror films and listen to dark music. Tickets are $18 in advance, $16 at the door/$19 without a costume. 18+

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