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Wednesday, November 19
Miss Spoken returns to the Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley Ave., tonight at 7pm with a Halloween themed show. Featured readers are Britt Julious, Kelsie Huff, Amy Sumpter, Claire Zulkey and Nathalie Lagerfeld; Rosamund Lannin and Carly Oishi host. No cover, 21+
The 2nd Story's annual Halloween show is tonight at Moxee Restaurant, 724 W. Maxwell St., featuring stories by Coya Paz, Cheri Pentimone and CP Chang. Doors open at 7:30pm, show's at 8pm. Tickets are $20 online or cash at the door.
The 11th Annual New Stages Festival begins tonight at 7:30pm with Feathers and Teeth and will be followed by a book party for director Henry Godinez at the Goodman Theatre. The festival is free and will continue until Nov. 16. The complete calendar can be found here.
The Presets play Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., with Antwon, Chela and Franki Chan opening. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Doors open at 7:30pm. 18+