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Tuesday, April 23
The inaugural Physical Festival of physical theatre runs July 25-Aug. 2 in Links Hall at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave. Tonight's performance is Consider This at 7pm; see the schedule for details. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door, with festival passes available for $35.
The Impress These Apes talent competition goes into Week 3 at ComedySportz, 929 W. Belmont Ave., at 8pm. Tickets are $12 online or at the door. 21+
Louder than a Mom, a new monthly show featuring stories told or inspired by mothers, is tonight at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., at 8pm. The theme this month is "summer camp," and there are open mic slots for you to share your own hilarious or sad story. Tickets are $8. 21+