☛ GB GET-TOGETHER Friday, August 29, 8-11pm ✧ Drinks & conversation at the Clark Street Ale House, 742 N. Clark! More details »
Local author Sean Chercover celebrates the release of his debut novel, Big City, Bad Blood, tonight at Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield, at 8pm. Make up for the complementary snacks and drinks by buying a copy of the book, which Sean will no doubt be happy to sign for you. Free.
Snubfest kicks off its 2007 season with six stand up performers at Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave. The show begins at 8:00pm. For more information about the night as well as other Snubfest events visit the Snubfest calendar.
Bring your needles and yarn and knit while you watch this wide-ranging documentary about the impact of beads on human social development and history. 6 PM. Free. 72 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-744-2400 or visit the website.
Kids can learn all about the civil rights movement tonight at the Chicago Children's Museum, through a 6pm theater production: "What Does It Mean, Dr. King?" Get more info at their web site or call 312-527-1000. The Chicago Children's Museum is located on Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Avenue.