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TODAY
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Wednesday, February 19 2014
Guts & Glory @ Schubas
Guts & Glory returns to Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight in the upstairs bar. Hosts Samantha Irby and Keith Ecker welcome Ozzie Totten, Cara Brigandi, Monte LaMonte and Katy Maher. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Free, 21+
Twin Peaks @ Schubas
Hot young band Twin Peaks headlines Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight, with Joey Purp and the Lemons opening. It's all ages, because if it were 21+ Twin Peaks couldn't come in themselves. Tickets are $11. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Story Lab @ Black Rock
Story Lab stands apart from other live lit series in the city in its accessibility and unmitigated audience support for the performers at the Black Rock Pub, 3614 N. Damen Ave. This month's readers include: Jenn Barthold, Sarah Bunger, Michael Cullinane, Buddy King
Maureen Muldoon, and Ellen Weisel. Hosted by Scott Whitehair of the reading series This Much is True. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. Get there early for a seat and to take advantage of the $5 burger and $3.50 Chicago microbrew specials. For more information, visit Story Lab Chicago.
Sound Opinions @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents an evening with Sound Opinions co-hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. The topic of the evening is "20 Albums That You Haven't Heard That You Need To Know About", and Jim & Greg will present their list & talk with the audience about their choices. The talk starts at 8:00pm in the school's new building at 4545 North Lincoln Avenue. Full details and advance tickets available at the school Website, or call the school's front desk at (773) 728-6000.
Sarah Marie Young @ Lincoln Hall
Sarah Marie Young celebrates the release of her latest album, Too Many Februaries, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight, with the Congregation and Nick Miller. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 8pm. 21+
