Pencil This In

By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on Jun 6, 2011 5:20PM

Beer

Zephyr, the collaborative beer between Lagunitas Brewing, the Publican and Big Star is ready for its closeup. Zephyr will be the beer of honor at tonight's dinner at the Publican, but you will also be able to get it on tap both there and Big Star.

Readings/Competition

Literary Death Matchreturns to Chicago after a long absence. Four authors that will do brilliant battle, including the enigmatic Samantha Irby (of bitches gotta eat fame), editor/director/scribe/genius Johanna Stein (creator of Sorority Sluts 3: Spring Break! (The Outtakes)), do-it-all Ian Belknap (Wide Open Beaver Shot of My Heart: A Comedy With a Body Count), author/editor/host Amy Guth (author of Three Fallen Women), judged by a panel that includes Schadenfreude's Kate "Henneman" James, Claire Zulkey and AV Club head writer Nathan Rabin. Hosted by LDM's Todd Zuniga & Dennis DiClaudio. (Tuesday at Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 6:30 p.m., $5 pre-orders at Literarydathmatch.com.)

Acoustic Night

Wine from the Moon is hosting a new series called "Strip Down with Uncommon Ground every Tuesday. This is an acoustic night that will feature bands that normally plug their instruments in. Tomorrow's bands include The Damn Choir, Mikey Pauker and Joy Machine and Model Stranger. Showtime starts at 8 p.m., there's a $5 suggested donation and dinner reservations to Uncommon Ground guarantee seating; call 773-929-3680. (3800 N. Clark Street)

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