Pencil This In

By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on Nov 4, 2011 5:20PM

Karaoke

1st Ward Ald. and marijuana legalization advocate Proco "Joe" Moreno's punk rock karaoke night to benefit Friends of Goethe School kicks off 7 p.m. tonight at Quencher's (2401 N. Western). Moreno promises to sing at least one Nirvana song. Tickets are still $10 online or $15 at the door.

Museum Exhibits

The Edgewater Historical Society Museum (5358 N. Ashland Ave.) presents "Edgewater Grocery Stores 1886-today," an exhibition of photos and artifacts from the early Edgewater and Andersonville groceries. The exhibit will trace the evolution of over-the-counter service stores in the late 19th century to ethnic and specialty stores in the early and mid-20th century, to the beginning of chain stores and supermarkets that we know today. The exhibit opens tomorrow and runs through March 24, 2012.

Fundraiser

In Chef's Hands, the local non-profit pairing chefs with special needs individuals, has a Tuesday fundraiser at Paris Club's Studio Paris from 6-9 p.m. Mingle with top chefs, enjoy passed appetizers from Paris Club, signature cocktails provided by Patron and Ultimat Vodka, seasonal beer selections from Goose Island and more. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.inchefshand.org (Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $45).

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