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Friday, March 29
The Chicago Independent Radio Project will soon begin broadcasting its low-power FM signal at 107.1, and to celebrate they're throwing a kickoff party tonight in the tap room at Lagunitas Brewery, 2607 W. 17th St., at 5:30pm. Modern Vices will perform live, and there will be free appetizers and $5 Lagunitas drafts -- plus door prizes galore. Free, 21+
Broadway in Chicago will host a free concert of Broadway show performances tonight at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The concert will feature cast members from 10 Broadway shows, celebrating 15 years of Broadway in Chicago, including Gotta Dance, 42nd Street, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, If/Then, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Dirty Dancing.