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Friday, March 29

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Chicago Jazz Festival

The 36th annual Jazz Fest runs Aug. 28-31. Most of the festival is in Millennium Park, but today's programming includes several live performances at the Chicago Cultural Center, 87 E. Washington St., from noon to 3pm, followed a tribute to Nelson Mandela by the Afro Jazz Orchestra in the Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., at 6:30pm. All the performances are free.

Sun Ra Discussion @ Roosevelt University

As part of the Chicago Jazz Festival, Roosevelt University hosts a panel discussion of the life and influence of Sun Ra at the university's Ganz Hall, 430 S. Michigan Ave., 7th floor, today at 4pm. The panel will include John Swzed, Marshall Allen, Art Hoyle and John Corbett, and is moderated by William Faber.

Adam Burke Show @ Hideout

The Adam Burke Show is back at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 7pm. In addition to Burke, tonight's show will include performances by Brother George, Ida y Vuelta, and Minor Characters. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. 21+

Chicago Fringe Festival

The Chicago Fringe Festival runs Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 at several venues in Jefferson Park. More than a dozen works of experimental theatre are staged each night. Tickets are $10 per performance, plus $5 for a festival button; Multi-show packs are available for $45 to $175.

Chris Saathoff Benefit @ Empty Bottle

The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., hosts Ten Years Gone: A Celebration of the Life of Chris "Playboy" Saathoff, a benefit for the Chris Saathoff Foundation, tonight at 9pm. The lineup features DJ STV SLV, Mt. St. Helens, Brokeback, the Sweeps and Miss Alex White. Tickets are $10. 21+

 

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