Rob Amster Memorial @ Green Mill

Today at 1pm, the Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway, hosts a memorial jazz session in honor of bassist Rob Amster, who passed away at 49 of a heart attack. No cover. 21+

Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival

The first annual Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival runs Jan. 9-12 at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., and Links Hall at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave. (workshops and master classes begin Jan. 7). The festival features shows by seven local and international circus troupes; see the schedule for details and tickets. Tonight's first performance is at 1pm.

Sketchfest

The 13th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, aka Sketchfest, runs Jan. 9-19 at Stage773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Today's schedule includes more than 30 shows on four stages, beginning at 1pm. Tickets are $14 per show or $57 for a day pass (or $150 for an all-festival pass) and are available online, at the box office or by calling 773-327-5252.

Fillet of Solo Festival

Lifeline Theatre's 17th annual Fillet of Solo Festival of solo performances and storytelling runs Jan. 3-19. Performances are held at the Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., and the Heartland Studio Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. Tickets are $10 per show, or $30 for a festival pass, and are available online or at the Lifeline box office.

Lifeline Theatre
4-7pm - "What's your story?" Workshop

Heartland Studio Theatre
5pm - Five From Rogers Park
7pm - The BYOB Story Hour

Upright Citizens Brigade @ Space

The Upright Citizens Brigade touring company visits Space, 1245 Chicago Ave. in Evanston, tonight, with Upstairs Gallery house troupe Sand opening. Doors open at 6pm, show's at 7. Tickets are $17-30.

Void the Light @ Beat Kitchen

Void the Light headlines at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., tonight, with Kevin Conroy, Burnout and Amanda Coppotelli opening. Doors are at 6:15pm show's at 6:45pm. Tickets are $10 online or at the door. 17+

That's All She Wrote @ Swim Cafe

That's All She Wrote says goodbye to Swim Cafe, 1357 W. Chicago Ave., with one more show tonight at 7:30pm. The lineup features Don Hall, Faraz Hussain, Tania Richard and Judi Goshen, in addition to hosts JH Palmer and Angela Benander. Free, BYO.