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Thursday, April 25

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Libby Chaney @ The Rockefeller Chapel

Artist Libby Chaney presents her large-scale fiber pieces at the Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave. The exhibition, Seasons, will have an opening reception today at 12:15pm and Jan. 22 at 4pm. Refreshments will be served; free.

Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival runs Jan. 8-18 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. The schedule tonight includes 32 shows on four stages, running at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8pm. Tickets are $15 per show, $57 for a one-night pass, or $150 for a festival pass.

Document Discussion @ Woman Made Gallery

Today at 1pm, Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., presents Chicago-based curator Jessica Cochran and juror of the recent exhibition, Document, in a discussion about the featured artists in the show. Details on Facebook Free.

Fillet of Solo Festival

Lifeline Theatre's 18th annual Fillet of Solo Festival of solo performances and storytelling runs Jan. 9-25. Performances are held at the Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., and the Heartland Studio Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. Tickets are $10 per show or $50 for a festival pass, and are available online or at the Lifeline box office.

Lifeline Theatre
4pm - OUTspoken
5:30pm - Rose Abdoo

Heartland Studio Theatre
4pm - Five from Rogers Park
5:30pm - Kim Morris

Family Crest @ Schubas

San Francisco based orchestral indie rock band Family Crest hits Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, tonight for the last evening of the 2015 TNK festival. The Whistles & The Bells, Your Friend and Sola Rex open. Show starts at 8:00pm, tickets are $15.

Twin Peaks @ Metro

Twin Peaks plays an all-ages show at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight as part of the Tomorrow Never Knows Festival. Landmarks, Modern Vices and the Liqs open. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 day-of. Doors open at 6:30pm, show's at 7.

 

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