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Friday, May 17
The Mud Queens of Chicago bring their punk female mud wrestling act back to Reggies, 2105 S. State St., tonight at 6:30pm. Eiffel Tower, Lever and Panthatone provide the soundtrack. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, with $30 VIP tickets available for the balcony. Proceeds to the Chicago Women’s Health Center. 17+
Miss Spoken returns to Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley Ave., tonight at 7pm. The theme this month is "Sex Ed," and the featured readers are Kelly Connell, Anne Elizabeth Moore, Kristin Mount and Kimberly Duncan. Hosted by Rosamund Lannin and Carly Oishi. $5 suggested donation, with all proceeds going to the readers. 21+
Seattle rockers Kinski play the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., tonight with supergroup RLYR (featuring members of Pelican, Locrian and Bloodiest) and Luggage opening. Doors are at 9pm. Tickets are $10. 21+