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Friday, March 29
Today from noon-1pm, enjoy free house music from the Chosen Few DJs under the Picasso in Daley Plaza downtown. The "Hot Mix Lunch" will take place once a month this summer by the same awesome collective who bring you The Chosen Few Picnic on July 4 in Jackson Park.
2nd Story presents Night Out: Strangers No More at Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., from 6 to 8pm tonight, featuring readings by Melissa DuPrey, Jasmin Cardenas, Earliana McLaurin and Annette Britton. Curated by Jessica Young. Free; RSVP on Facebook.
Open Books, 451 W. Lake St., presents "What We Can't Wait to Read this Summer," a discussion featuring authors Sara Connell, James Kennedy, Ross Ritchell, and Suzanne Brazil talking about what's on their summer reading to-do list, tonight from 6 to 8pm. Free; RSVP on Facebook.
The 34th annual American Music Festival runs July 1-4 at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn. Hear music on three stages -- including Pokey LaFarge, Eric Lindell and Tim Carroll -- from 6pm to 11pm tonight. Tickets for tonight's lineup are $25, or buy a four-day pass for $100.
The Chicago chapter of Nerd Nite presents DIY Plutonium, How To Music, and The Booty (Coconut), tonight at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. Speakers will be Darryl Suskin, Nick Gibson and Seth Harper, respectively. Doors open at 7pm, first talk's at 8pm. Free, but RSVP. 21+