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1. TAP INTO THIS
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project presents its gala benefit “Jubalee … Tap Into The Night” at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception, light buffet and silent auction. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and include Barcelona’s Guillem Alonso; Ted Levy from New York; Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s resident ensemble BAM!, and percussive arts company Be the Groove. VIP and sponsor dessert reception begins at 8:30. Tickets are $150 to $500; 773-281-1825; chicagotap.org.
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2. HARD TO BEAT
Drummers Ray Luzier of Korn, Chris Pennie of Coheed and Cambria, and Seven Antonopoulos of Opiate for the Masses will lead a 7 p.m. music clinic at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine, 180 N. Smith St. For information, call the Drum Pad drum shop at 847-934-8768. Tickets are $15.
3. ART OF WAR
Today through Jan. 11, the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., presents a free exhibit, “The Winds and Words of War: World War I Posters and Prints.” The exhibit features 40 framed posters. 312-747-4050.
4. DA TALK
Relive great moments in Chicago sports history in a talk called “The Hall of Fame,” featuring Bob Love of the Chicago Bulls, Dan Jiggetts of the Chicago Bears, Doug Glanville of the Chicago Cubs and others. 7 p.m. at the museum, 1601 N. Clark St.; $10. chicagohistory.org.
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5. FOREIGN NEWS MATTERS
As University of Michigan Middle East scholar Juan Cole has explained, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad never vowed to “wipe Israel off the map” — an oft-quoted phrase that Cole says is a mistranslation. You can quiz the author in person when he talks about the “World Beyond the Headlines” at 6 p.m. at the International House at the University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th St. Free.
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6. SHE’S BAAACK
“30 Rock” (8:31 p.m., NBC-Ch. 5) lures Jennifer Aniston back to television as Claire, a friend of Liz and Jenna’s who randomly shows up in New York and falls for Jack (Alec Baldwin).
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7. SLITHER IN AURORA
Three escaped murderers and their pet snake, Adolphe, come to the aid of a family on Christmas Eve in the offbeat, near century-old comedy “My Three Angels.” 8 p.m. at The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 6. 630-897-9496 or riverfrontplayhouse.com for more information.
8. PUTTING ON THE DOG
The 7th annual PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago Fur Ball, Chicago’s pet-friendly black-tie gala, will raise money for Chicago’s homeless pets. Dogs will be treated to a doggie buffet, animal communicator and dog spa. For their human companions, there will be auctions, raffle, dancing and dinner buffet. 6 p.m. at The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton. $400 per person; $100 per dog. For tickets and information: 773-890-5118; www.pawschicago .org.
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9. SOUNDS FAMILIAR
Ventriloquist Terry Fator, winner of the 2007 “America’s Got Talent” contest, will entertain. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. 6th St., Waukegan. Tickets are $27.50 to $42.50; 847-782-2366 or www.geneseetheatre .com. VIP tickets ($99.50) include a meet-and-greet with the performer.
10. VIDEO GAMES ROCK
Pac-Man meets Blue Man Group and a symphonic orchestra at “Video Games Live!” at 8 p.m. at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. A symphony performs music from games amid a laser show and concert atmosphere. Tickets: $37.50 to $75; thechicagotheatre.com.
