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Friday, March 29

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Show of Hands @ Architectural Artifacts

The Show of Hands craft show runs Nov. 20-22 at Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Shop for holiday gifts from dozens of local artists and crafters. The show is open from 10am to 5pm today; admission is free.

Randolph Street Holiday Market

Randolph Street Market runs its holiday market this weekend at Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W. Washington St. Shop for antiques, vintage clothing, jewelry, art and collectibles from dozens of vendors. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the gate. It's open from 10am to 5pm today.

Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar @ Promontory

The Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar & Farmers Market runs from 11am to 4pm upstairs at Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. Shop for handmade gifts, art and food items. Admission is free.

Zoe Keating @ Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music presents two performances by cellist Zoe Keating, at 4:00pm and at 8:00pm. Full details and advance tickets at the school's site, or call the school at (773) 728-6000.

Recycled Instruments Orchestra of Cateura

The 10th annual Latino Music Festival presents the Recycled Instruments Orchestra of Cateura, aka the Landfillharmonic, tonight at the Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Dr. Directed by Favio Chavez, the orchestra is composed of boys, girls, teenagers and young adults who live in the BaƱado Sur community in Asuncion, Paraguay. They perform on instruments built or elaborated on with material from the nearby landfill. Tickets are $20-30 in advance, $25-35 at the door. Doors open at 6pm.

Joe Hill's Funeral Reenactment @ The Hideout

The 100th anniversary of the execution and funeral of songwriter and labor activist Joe Hill will be celebrated with music and eulogies tonight at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. More information here.

Steve Martin & Martin Short @ Rosemont Theater

Steve Martin and Martin Short team up for An Evening You Will Forget For the Rest of Your Life, a show of comedy and music featuring the Steep Canyon Rangers, tonight at the Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Rd. in Rosemont. Tickets are $49.50 to $156. Doors open at 7pm.

 

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