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Friday, April 26
You can't spell Skanta Claus without ska. And for the 12th year in a row, Mustard Plug is doing a holiday show. Join them at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., tonight for some post-Christmas cheer, along with The Creepshow and The Crombies. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door, which opens at 8pm. 17+
BLVD Records hosts its Holiday Bash tonight at 9pm at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., featuring performances by Fake Limbs, Blizzard Babies and DEN, with the BLVD DJs spinning between sets. They'll also be giving away free BLVD merch. Tickets are $10 online or at the door. 21+
The third annual Cornmeal Holiday Ramble is tonight at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. In addition to Cornmeal, the evening will feature sets by Birds Of Chicago, Genome, the Heard, the Leadfoot Band, Miles over Mountains and more. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9pm. 21+
The Mid, 306 N. Halsted St., presents Flosstradamus tonight, with Gent & Jawns and Light'em Up opening. Tickets are $36.99. Doors are at 10pm. 21+