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  Music : Blues, gospel & R&B

  Big James & the Chicago Playboys + Joanna Connor

  Fri, Sat 7:30pm

  Kingston Mines 2548 N Halsted St, between Lincoln and Wrightwood Aves, Lincoln Park, Chicago (773-477-4646)

  Just as Eddie Shaw made a place for the sax in Chicago blues, Big James slides the trombone into his shuffle. Given his funk tendencies, he's not far from the Dirty...

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  Music : Rock, pop & hip-hop

  The Big Pink + Crystal Antlers + White Car

  Fri 10pm

  Empty Bottle 1035 N Western Ave, at Cortez St, Ukrainian Village/West Town, Chicago (773-276-3600)

  See Top live shows....

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  Comedy

  Bo Burnham

  Fri, Sat 7:30pm, 10:30pm

  Lakeshore Theater 3175 N Broadway, between Briar Pl and Belmont Ave, Lakeview/Roscoe Village/Wrigleyville, Chicago (773-472-3492)

  The YouTube wunderkind proves he's got the mojo for the big leagues with this evening of sly and satirical musical stylings....

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  Music : Rock, pop & hip-hop

  The Bottle Rockets + The Giving Tree Band

  Fri 9:30pm

  FitzGerald's 6615 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL (708-788-2118)

  The hype-driven alt-country trend train may have come and gone, but the Bottle Rockets were always propelled by their own brand of bathtub-brewed road fuel. The St....

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  Shopping

  Bridal sample sale

  Today–Sun 10am–6pm

  Macy's 111 N State St, at Washington St, Loop/West Loop, Chicago (312-781-1000)

  Even if you're not engaged, you might want to check out this huge couture wedding-dress sale. Select gowns (including Watters and Watters, Lazaro and Reem Acra) are...

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  Theater : Fringe & storefront

  Calls to Blood

  Tomorrow–Sat 8pm

  Royal George Theatre 1641 N Halsted St, at North Ave, Lincoln Park, Chicago (312-988-9000)

  Lots of people have nuggets of experience that could presumably anchor a drama, but not many of them have James Asmus's technical chops. In his new play, Asmus uses...

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  Shopping

  Cheeky Friday at The James

  Fri 3pm–6pm

  James Hotel 55 E Ontario St, at Wabash Ave, Gold Coast/Mag Mile/Streeterville, Chicago

  If you’re planning to shop until you drop on Black Friday, make sure you drop into this sleek hotel that afternoon. The fab ladies behind cheekychicago.com host this...

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  Opera & Classical

  Chicago Sinfonietta: Chamber Music Series

  Fri 7:30pm

  Joffrey Tower 10 E Randolph St, at State St, Loop/West Loop, Chicago (312-739-0120)

  The Sinfonietta collaborates with the Joffrey Ballet in its 4th annual Chamber Music Series. The first of these intimate concerts, titled Civilized Chat, features...

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  Music : Jazz & cabaret

  David Boykin Expanse

  Fri 9:30pm

  Velvet Lounge 67 E Cermak Rd, between Michigan and Wabash Aves, Printers Row/South Loop, Chicago (312-791-9050)

  A frequent collaborator with Nicole Mitchell, saxophonist Boykin shares her curiosity for the Sun Ra side of the avant-garde: searching and bluesy, with a fondness...

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  Kids : Calendar

  Dozin' with the Dinos

  Fri 5:45pm

  The Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, at McFetridge Dr, Printers Row/South Loop, Chicago (312-665-7400)

  Bring your sleeping bag to the Field and have a slumber party with Sue the T. rex. The night includes workshops, flashlight tours and performances, plus an evening...

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