Tonight in Chicago: Deals, Esso Afrojam Funkbeat and live jazz.

Esso!  Afrojam Funkbeat is performing tonight at Bar Takito tonight.  201 N. Morgan St, Chicago.  They also have great food and drinks!  8pm is a great time to get there.  Here is a clip of Esso Afrojam Funkbeat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Zw-lYLS4U you can view the menu here online at www.bartakito.com

There’s live jazz tonight at Intimo Martini Lounge.  7068 183^rd St, Tinley Park.   Get there about 8pm.

Comedian James Lissow is performing at the Imrpov tonight.  The club is at 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for ticket info.

Thursday Night Deals

Rudy’s Bar and Grille has ½ off bottles of wine and $5 margaritas tonight.  The bar is at 69 E Madison St. in Chicago.  Their website is www.rudysbarandgrillechicago.com

Cactus Bar and Grill in the Loop has $1 tacos and $6 Patron Margaritas.  The bar is at 404 S. Wells St., Chicago.  Their website is www.cactuschicago.com

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Chicago: Comedian Tony Rock, Jazzin in the South Suburbs at Intimo Martini Lounge, and Live Jazz at the Drake Tonight.

Tony Rock is at the Improv tonight.  His show is at 7:30pm and the comedy club is located at 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for ticket info.

“Jazzin in the Southern Suburbs” is tonight at Intimo Martini Lounge.   The lounge is at 7068 183^rd St. in Tinley Park.  Get there about 8pm.

Also, there’s “NextGenJazz” tonight at the Drake.  140 E. Walton Pl.  The music starts at 7pmm and admission is free.

Comedian/Actor Kevin McCarthy is going to be at Zanies tonight.  1548 N. Wells St.  Admission is about $25 and there’s a 2 drink minimum.

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Chicago Tonight! Yandel, Comedian Pat McGann, Jazz at the Drake Hotel, Tango Class, Thai Food and More!!

Yandel is performing at the House of Blues.  329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago.  The concert is at 6:30pm.  Go to ticketmaster.com or www.houseofblues.com/chicago for tickets.

Also at the House of Blues tonight, Mike Wheeler Band will be playing at 6:30pm.

Comedian Pat McGann, WTTW-TV's "The Chicago Stand Up Project" creator and host, is performing at Zanies in Rosemont.  5437 Park Pl.  His show is at 8pm and cost $22.

Get your fitness on and take a fun Tango class with your boo at the Chicago Art and Design Center.  3054 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago.  The class is $15 and starts at 7:30pm.  773-360-3353 for more information.

There's live jazz in the Palm Court at the Drake Hotel.  140 E. Walton Pl., Chicago.  Get there about 8pm.

There will be a wine class at Glenview Park Center at 6:30pm.  2400 Chestnut Ave., in Glenview.  It cost $20.  You will learn how to pair cheese with wine, and other fundamentals, and of course sample the wines.

The Double Shot Comedy Showcase is tonight at 8pm with comedians Peter John-Byrnes, Cody Melcher and Chris Simmons.  Its at J.J. Java and there is a $5 suggested donation to get in.  Its at 911 Foster in Evanston, Il.

The Thai Festival is today at 219 Dearborn St., Chicago.  Enjoy the food, music and dancing.

Motown the Musical can still be seen at The Oriental Theater, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago.  Tickets start at $30.  Buy tickets at http://www.chicago-theater.com/theaters/oriental-theatre/theater.php or contact the theater.

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Thursday Night! Sushi, Happy Hour, Cirque Shanghai, Comedy, Pulled Pork and More!

Cirque Shanghai: Warriors!  Tonight at The Navy Pier Skyline Stage.  600 E. Grand Ave.  Tickets are $15.50  to $29.50. 

Today at the Abbey Pub there will be $5 Pulled Pork Sandwiches, A live Band and $4 Coronas.  3420 W. Grace., Chicago.

Jokes and Notes..  Tonight Marlon Mitchell Hosts “Tickle Me Thursdays”.  4641 South King Dr., Chicago.  Eat, drink, laugh and be entertained!!  8:30pm to 10:30pm.

Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar has a great Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30pm.  230 West Erie St., Chicago.  $1 Oysters, $2 Beef Filet Skewers and $4 Shrimp Tempura Rolls. 

Zhou B Art Lounge.. 1029 W. 35^th St., Chicago  $10 for $20 Deal on Yelp.  1029 W. 35^th Street.  They are actually only open until 5pm so this is something to do if you are close.

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