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ChiDM Holiday Yard Sale

The Chicago Design Museum, 108 N. State St., 3rd floor, hosts a Holiday Yard Sale tonight from 4 to 7pm. Shop for design-y gifts from local designers and companies like Cards Against Humanity, You Are Beautiful, Perfectly Acceptable Press and more. Free; RSVP on Facebook if you like.

Late-er Night Andersonville

Late-er Night Andersonville gives you another opportunity to shop and explore Andersonville. From 4 to 10pm, there will be holiday-themed events at locations throughout the neighborhood; print the coupon or pick up a guide and get discounts at participating shops and restaurants. Free.

Dave Hoekstra @ Co-Prosperity Sphere

The former Sun-Times writer discusses his newest book, "The People's Place: Soul Food Restaurants and Reminiscences from the Civil Rights Era to Today" tonight from 6-9pm at Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219-21 S Morgan St. Accompanying the event is a display of portraits from the book by Paul Natkin; William Luck DJs.

How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass @ Hideout

Belt Magazine celebrates the release of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass, a book by Aaron Foley, tonight at 6pm at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Free, 21+

Home Alone Double Feature @ Thalia Hall

Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport Ave., screens a double feature of Home Alone and Home Alone 2 tonight at 6:30 and 8:45pm, respectively. Tickets are $5 for both films. All ages.

Nayo Jones @ Promontory

Chicago-born, New Orleans-based singer Nayo Jones performs standards and holiday classics tonight at the Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. Tickets are $15-30. Doors open at 7pm, show's at 8pm. All ages.

Kill Hannah @ Metro

Kill Hannah is calling it quits with two final shows at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. Shiny Toy Guns open. Saturday's concert is sold out, but tickets remain for tonight's "deep cuts and fan favorites" show; they're $25 online or at the Metro box office. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18+

The Future Laureates @ Bottom Lounge

RedEye Rock'n'Vote winners The Future Laureates play Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., tonight, featuring a rotating lineup of all the band's members from over the years. Jarryd Scott Steimer opens. Doors are 10:30pm, and admission is $5 at the door with the donation of a nonperishable food item. 17+

A Very Kool Xmas @ Logan Hardware

Logan Hardware Records presents A Very Kool Xmas II, a holiday party hosted by Kool Keith, tonight at 11pm at Logan Arcade, 2410 W. Fullerton Ave. Tickets are $6 in advance at the bar or record store, or $8 at the door. 21+

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