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To hear
Catch a free lecture from poet Elizabeth Alexander, who read her work at President Obama’s inauguration, at 4 p.m. Tuesday at UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Rd.). RSVP recommended: gwsinfo@uic.edu.
To mix
Learn how to prepare four cocktails while snacking on appetizers at a class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at China Grill (230 N. Michigan Ave.). $30. RSVP required: 312-334-6700.
To benefit
View two episodes of the sitcom-style comedy show “Tomato/Tomatoe” on Tuesday to raise money for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute at 7:30 p.m. at Donny’s Skybox Theatre (1608 N. Wells St.). $20.
To network
Meet employment experts and job recruiters at an Out of Work Chicago event from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Midtown Kitchen (203 N. LaSalle St.). $10-$20.
