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Friday, April 26
The Chi-Town Jazz Festival runs March 6-11 at venues around the city. Tonight there are two shows; proceeds benefit Catholic Charities.
At 7pm, the Glenbrook South Jazz Bands and Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra perform at Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students.
At 8pm, the Pat Metheny Unity Band performs at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., as part of the CSO's Jazz Series. Tickets are $38-90.