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CHICAGO MUSIC AWARDS 22nd annual awards ceremony with performances by Von Freeman, Eddy Clearwater, Bandoleros, Vi3, Carl Wright, FZ4, Strong, Gizze, Masque, and others. Sat 2/8, 8 PM (with reception at 7 PM), Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 1 W. Wacker. 312-427-0266 or 312-559-1212.
FUNKADESI Sat 2/8, 4 PM (children’s concert) and 7 PM (all-ages), Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln. 773-728-6000.
INDIGO GIRLS, NEKO CASE Sold out. Thu 2/6, 7:30 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-263-1138 or 312-902-1500.
LUCID APPLE OPEN MIKE hosted by David Crawford. Wed 2/5, 8 PM (sign-up at 7:30 PM), Borders Books & Music, 1144 Lake, Oak Park. 708-386-6927.
ABE QUIGLEY Free in-store performance. Sun 2/9, 2 PM, Borders Books & Music, 2817 N. Clark. 773-935-3909.
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KNOCKOUTS 325 N. Jefferson: Fridays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJ Kelly Williams. 312-648-0100.
