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Saturday, April 20
New to the Logan Square Farmer's Market this year but popping up all over town, Bombay Breakdown serves Indian-ish dinner tonight at Sidecar @ The Long Room, 1612 W. Irving Park, starting at 6pm and ending at 11pm. Get your pao fix and try some unique dessert tonight!
Geek Bar Beta is hosting a Virtual and Augmented Reality Night. Exploring the history of virtual reality and some of the newest technologies in that field. Interactive event. 6:00 pm 21+ Free. 1921 W North Avenue
40 of Chicago's best barbacks compete in Fernet-Branca's Barback Games. A gladiator stye battle to crown Chicago's best barback. Featuring DJs: Matt Roan and Dave Mata (of Soul Summit). 21 and over. Free. 8:00 pm. Thalia Hall 1807 S. Allport St.