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Going out in Chicago can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s plenty of fun to be had every week without putting a dent in your wallet. We’re making it easier for you by providing a weekly guide to free things to do throughout the city.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

J. Henry & Sons Tasting at Delilah’s

2771 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-472-2771

Sample every bourbon in the Wisconsin farm and distillery’s portfolio and learn about the flavor profile created by using heirloom red corn. 9 p.m. delilahschicago.com

Sample J Henry & Sons whiskey at Delilah's.
Sample J Henry & Sons whiskey at Delilah’s.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

‘Goat Island Archive’ Exhibition Preview at Chicago Cultural Center

78 E. Washington St., 312-744-3316

The exhibit showcases scores, traveling cases, costumes and other materials from the 23-year history of the Chicago-based performance group Goat Island. At 7 p.m., UK artists Richard Hancock and Traci Kelly perform a piece inspired by one of Goat Island’s original works. 6-9 p.m. chicago.gov

Goat Island exhibition preview.
Goat Island exhibition preview.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Dave Maher New Comedy Show-in-Progress at Nox Arca Theatre

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Help develop the one-man comedy show that Maher will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. Musician Matt Baron opens the show and a party follows. 8 p.m. Register at eventbrite.com

Comedian Dave Maher.
Comedian Dave Maher.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Tuesday Funk at Hopleaf

5148 N. Clark St., 773-334-9851

Hear readings from The Moth GrandSLAM winner Nestor Gomez, poet Levi Todd and others at the monthly series. 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. tuesdayfunk.org

Hopleaf (5148 N. Clark St.) photographed on Saturday, August 31, 2013.
Hopleaf (5148 N. Clark St.) photographed on Saturday, August 31, 2013.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Cards Against Humanity at Twain

2445 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-8463

Play the dirty party game and you could win food, drinks and other prizes for coming up with the most offensive answers. 7:30 p.m.; signups begin at 7 p.m.

Samantha Nelson is a RedEye freelancer. Have a free event to share? Send the details to [email protected].

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