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Tuesday, April 23
Kids can learn about the natural world through planting, digging in soil and other special activities at Garfield Park Conservatory's Children's Garden, 300 N. Central Park Ave. Drop in sessions run from 10am - noon. Free, but donations are encouraged.
Brooklyn-based artists San Fermin and Sō Percussion perform their contemporary takes on classical music to kick off Downtown Sound at Millennium Park starting at 6:30pm. Free.
The twice-monthly show highlighting up-and-coming comedians features Olivia Cathcart (Atlanta), JF Harris (NYC), Kate Willett (San Francisco), Mike Cronin, and Marty DeRosa (Los Angeles). Doors open at 8pm at GMan Tavern, 3740 N Clark St, Chicago. Free.