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May 16, 2008

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15 Thursday

BRONZE

With a sound that ranges from summery yacht rock to groovin' '70s soul, this jazzy local group keeps it smooth and scintillating on their debut album, "Calypso Shakedown" (Unsound). This show serves as their record release party. With Yourself and The Air and headliner Helio Sequence. 9 p.m.; $10. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.; 773-276-3600.

DIRTY BINGO

This ain't your grandma's bingo. A bawdy version is the focus of a monthly bar bash at which players get 10 bingo boards and one drink included in their admission. 8-10 p.m.; $10. Victory Liquors, 2610 N. Halsted St.; 773-348-5600.

AUGUSTEN BURROUGHS SIGNING

The "Running with Scissors" scribe has come out with a new book, "A Wolf at the Table." Fans of the popular author can come out to purchase the book and, while they're at it, have it signed by the author himself. 12:30-2:30 p.m.; free. Barnes & Noble DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd.; 312-362-8792.

16 Friday

CHICAGO MOVES DAY

Join in on the fitness fun at this gratis rally that offers exercise tips from local trainers and workout sessions in kickboxing, boot camp, stretching and Latin dance. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.; 312-742-4786.

CHICAGO MAYFEST

The neighborhood of Lakeview is busting into the block party season with this 13th annual festival that includes beer, food, a Sunday pet parade, arts and crafts vendors, and live music from such acts as Hairbangers Ball (8 p.m. Fri.) and Elevation (4 p.m. Sat.). 5-10 p.m. (also noon-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.); $5. Ashland and Barry Avenues; 773-665-4682.

17 Saturday

MIDWEST CLASSICAL RECORD SHOW

Does anybody here remember vinyl records? Well, die-hard collectors of classical LPs do. They—and you—will have a golden opportunity to browse thousands of collectible classical LPs, and many hard-to-find CDs as well, at this 21st anniversary show featuring dealers from across the country. We're feeling nostalgic already. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; $2, free parking. Holiday Inn Northshore, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie; 847-864-3981.

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