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Saturday, April 20
Is This a Thing? returns to O'Shaughnessy's, 4557 N. Ravenswood Ave., tonight at 7pm with the theme "Your Song." Readers include David Barish, Julie Marchiano, Carrie McDonald, Stephen Kummer, Jeremy Schaefer, Allison Shoemaker and Michael Van Kerckhove. Hosted by Suzy Weinberg. Free, 21+
Murder City Devils headline a show at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport Ave., tonight, with Oscillator Bug and Rabble Rabble opening. Doors are at 7:30pm, show's at 8:30pm, and tickets are $25. 17+
Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., is jumping into the comedy game. The Logan Square movie theater hosts an open mic every Monday at 8:30pm. Sign up is at 8pm and new comedians can try out their new material. Entry is free to patrons.