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Friday, April 26
The Frunchroom returns to O'Rourke's Office, 11064 S. Western Ave., tonight at 7:30pm. Readers include Jaime Black of Dynasty Podcasts, writer Lolly Bowean, Beverly Yoga Center owner Carly Carney, writer Erin J. Shea and WHPK radio personality Mario Smith -- plus live music by the Acoustic Mercenaries. Scott Smith hosts. No cover, 21+
Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., hosts the monthly Moth StorySLAM this evening starting at 8pm. Audience volunteers are invited to tell a five-minute story on the evening's theme, and the winner, as judged by a panel of audience members, advances to the Championships. Tickets are $8 at the door. 21+
IDM masters Autechre headline the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight with Cygnus and DJ Rob Hall opening. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9. Tickets are $23 in advance, $25 at the door. 18+