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Also around the area this weekend, the Henhouse Prowlers celebrate an album release at Old Town School and Alton Brown’s culinary variety show comes to the Loop.

Also around the area this weekend, Ani DiFranco plays Thalia Hall and Gallagher Way hosts a watch party for the Masters Tournament.

Also around the area this weekend, Franz Ferdinand plays the Vic and a former director of the Human Rights Watch speaks as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival.

Also around the area this weekend, a new musical about The Kinks is now in previews on Navy Pier and Snow Patrol plays at Salt Shed.

Mumford & Sons: Billed as part of the “Tour Before the Tour,” the British folk rock band takes the stage at the Chicago Theatre days before its new album release...

Also not to be missed, a curse-breaking ceremony for White Sox fans and the South Side Fireflies for youngsters.

Also around the area this weekend, comedian Tom Segura is at the United Center and Polar Plunge raises money for the Special Olympics.

Also around the area this weekend, the annual Frequency Festival of experimental music and a work inspired by Edward Gorey at Steppenwolf Theatre.

There's concerts including Justin Timberlake, Broadway Rave is back at Subterranean, and look for special Valentine's Day fireworks Friday night at Navy Pier.