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TODAY
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Wednesday, January 15 2014
Soup and Bread @ the Hideout
Volunteer chefs serve up soup tonight from 5:30-8pm at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) at this weekly benefit for food pantries/hunger relief organizations in the area (a different one is selected each week). Show up, eat, and donate what you can. Free.
Let's Eat with Peter Sagal @ Harold Washington Library
NPR's Peter Sagal talks with Paula Haney of Hoosier Mama Pie, Doug Sohn of Hot Doug's, and Kat Barry of the Chicago Diner about their craft tonight at 6pm at the Harold Washington Public Library's Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (400 S. State Street). Event is free; seating is first-come, first-served.
Guts & Glory @ Schubas
The Guts & Glory reading series hosted by Samantha Irby and Keith Ecker has moved to Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. Tonight's show features Ellen Lekostaj, Erin Diamond, Julia Borcherts, Erin Kahoa and Erin Shea Smith. It's free, and starts at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. 21+
The First Time @ Martyrs'
Martyrs' hosts the CHIRP Radio literary program The First Time tonight at 8:00pm. The series pairs an essay about a first-time event with a song covered by The First Time Three band. Advance tickets available at the Martyrs' Website. Martyrs': 3855 North Lincoln Avenue. (773) 404-9494.
Jim Jones Revue @ Schubas
The Jim Jones Revue headlines the first night of Tomorrow Never Knows, tonight at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., with the Minor Characters, Diane Coffee (Shaun Fleming of Foxygen) and Chicago Stone Lightning Band opening. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18+
