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Saturday, October 11
The Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., presents "Holiday Jam," with R&B superstars: Grammy Award winner Faith Evans, El DeBarge, and Chicago fan favorite, Grammy-nominated recording artist, Kem. Show time is at 8pm; tickets are $55-$95. For more information, call 312-791-6190.
Danielle Colby of "American Pickers" and 4 Miles 2 Memphis hosts Burlesque Le Moustache tonight at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. Davina and the Vagabonds and Soda Gardocki also perform. Doors are at 8pm, show's at 9pm. Tickets are $10. 21+
The Empty Bottle celebrates the birthday of singe-songwriter Alex Chilton with their ninth annual Birthday Bash, featuring a slate of bands performing his songs all evening. The show starts at 8:00pm, and admission is $9. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.
The Lincoln Lodge holds a stand-up comedy "Viking burial" tonight, its last night in the Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave., which is closing Dec. 31. Kyle Kinane is confirmed, and more comedians will be announced soon. Tickets are sold out, but if there are any at the door, they'll be $10. Show is at 10:15pm. 21+