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Sunday, October 12
Volunteer chefs serve up soup tonight from 5:30-8pm at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) at this weekly benefit for food pantries in the area. Show up, eat, and donate what you can. Free.
Tonight at 7pm, Mother's, 26 W. Division St., hosts Elvis Fest in honor of the King's 79th birthday. Radio legend Dick Biondi hosts a night of Elvis impersonators, lookalike contests and plenty of Elvis music. There will be drink specials and a free peanut butter and banana sandwich buffet. $5 cover. 21+
The Westies and the Shams Band perform at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $15. 21+