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Friday, March 29
The Poetry Center of Chicago hosts Six Points Poetry Reading Series featuring Richie Hofmann and Jamila Woods tonight at 6:00pm in the Garland Room at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. This event is free!
Mikey O Comedy presents "Holiday Giggle," a Comedians for Communities event, tonight at Joe's Bar, 940 W. Weed St. Ten local comedians will each raise money for 10 local charities. Tickets may be purchased here or from the charities involved. Donation is $25; the charities involved will receive 100 percent. Doors at 6pm. Mariachi Mexico Vivo performs at 6:15pm. Comedy shows on two stages begin at 7:30pm. A Holiday Giggle Cocktail will be sold by the different charities in a commemorative cup for $10 throughout the evening. Must be 21.
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a concert by pianist George Winston, tonight at 8:00pm at their main convert hall at 4544 N. Lincoln. See the event page for details and advance tickets, or call the school at (773) 728-6000.
Stars Align, Gapers Block's monthly music series in which two artists who don't normally work together perform a one-night-only collaboration, returns to The Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight at 9:30pm. This month features Yoo Soo Kim of Hemmingbirds and Jesse W. Johnson. Sponsored by Begyle Brewing. RSVP on Facebook. No cover, 21+