Chicago new music group dal niente will be performing a show entitled "Hard Music, Hard Liquor" at The Spot this Saturday night. The program gets its name because it features five solo pieces so mind-numbingly difficult, it took these accomplished musicians up to six months to prepare for this concert. more ›

Columbia College Chicago's Hokin Gallery and Annex Neighborhood, 623 S. Wabash, Thursday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m., $3 suggested donation. [Ed. note: THREE BUCKS! That is a steal! Go go go go!] more ›

The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., $10. more ›

Park West, 322 W. Armitage, January 12, 8 p.m., Tickets $30-$50 more ›

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Fish on Fridays and denouncement of vices may be just for Catholics in the upcoming Lenten season, but luckily the preemptive celebration of Mardi Gras seems to span all religious sects. And this Tuesday’s celebration is set to pack an extra punch considering it’s not just Fat, it’s Super. If your presidential pick is pulling up the rear and you need a place to drown your sorrows, check out our choices for the best Mardi Gras bashes in town. more ›