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Friday, April 19
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.
The Chicago Free Store is open Friday and today at the South Side Hub of Production, 1448 E. 57th St. Everything in the store is free for the taking, and includes books, clothing, food and more. Anything left over will be donated to charity, and visitors are welcome to bring additional items to donate. The store is open from noon to 6pm today. More details on Facebook.
Paperish Mess, 1955 W. Chicago Ave., will be banding together with three other shops, Ad Hoc, Study Hall, and Tarnish, today from noon to 7pm for a trunk show with local artists and special deals.
Cure your holiday hangover by coming out to tonight's show at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St.
There's only one thing you need to know about Towkio: He knows how to party. After the recent success of .WavTheory, Towkio's continued to make waves. Throughout the summer, he joined fellow Chicago rapper and SAVEMONEY member Vic Mensa on the "Traffic Tour." During the tour, he continued to keep his friends close by making a pit stop at Hannibal Buress' show "Why?" with duo Two Fresh and performing at this year's Mad Decent Block Party. If you don't know, now you know: This show, in Towkio's hometown, will be lit.
Pre-sale tickets are priced at $20, while tickets at the door at $24. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7.
You're Being Ridiculous, the sassy, funny and fun storytelling show created by Jeremy Owens, is back tonight at Mayne Stage in Rogers Park. With three shows this month, there's sure to be a date that matches your calendar. Come out tonight to hear stories on the theme "Beauty" from Kathleen Gibson, Clayton Guse, Kevin Lambert, Jeremy Owens, Adam Polak, Steven Strafford, and Malic White. Doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7:30pm at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. Tickets are $15 online. There is no better way to celebrate Thanksgiving!
Kevin Gates is performing tonight at 9pm at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. The Louisiana-based R&B singer garnered attention last year when he snagged a spot on XXL's 2014 Freshman Class for his 2013 mixtape Stranger Than Fiction. Gates followed up his success with By Any Means, Luca Brasi 2 and his latest Murder For Hire. Tickets to the event are priced at $25, and doors for the event open at 8pm.
Red Line Tap, 7006 N. Greenwood Ave., presents Joe Buck Yourself, the sinister solo side project of Hank Williams III's lead guitarist. He'll be playing his special brand of hellbilly punk after Tea Tsunami and Shitzen warm the crowd up. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors are at 8pm. 21+