
There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a career event to a mixology class, here's a lineup of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Propel Your Sales Career at League
From the event description:
At League, we are more than just the latest startup with a fancy app and a big promise. We have an ambitious mission to transform healthcare. Take everything you ever thought about health benefits and throw it out the window!
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5-8 p.m.
Where: League Inc., 515 N. State St., Floor 8
Admission: Free
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Nana Grizol / Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires / Izzy True
From the event description:
Growing from singer Theo Hilton's earlier solo music, the band played its first show in 2007 and released its first album, Love It, Love It," in 2008. The group now has three studio albums, including 2009's "Ruth" and 2017 release "Ursa Minor." Over the last decade, the band's lyrical content has shifted to more explicitly focus on queer experiences and intersections of broad political dynamics and day-to-day life.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.
Admission: $10
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Honoring the Social Justice Career of Prexy Nesbitt
From the event description:
Join the Social Justice Initiative at UIC and community leaders for a symposium and reception in honor of Prexy Nesbitt’s exemplary career of service and activism. As Prexy Nesbitt plans to leave Chicago for California, we are gathering together to celebrate his international work and far reaching impact.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1-7:30 p.m.
Where: Student Center East - University of Illinois in Chicago, 750 S. Halsted St., Cardinal Room
Admission: Free
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THE GEEK x VRV
From the event description:
The DNA of the French band The Geek x VRV originates from their Beat Tapes “Back To Old School” (BTOS). A tribute to hip-hop and soul classics, it’s the beginning of the story that shows the talent of these two beatmakers.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9 p.m.
Where: Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave.
Admission: $17
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Mixology 101 Class: Liquid Confidence

From the event description:
In this hands-on class, you'll be playing around with four different liquors (whiskey, tequila, gin and vodka) and a bunch of hand-crafted mixers and bitters to create something delicious.
When: Friday, Oct. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Declan's Irish Pub, 1240 N. Wells St.
Admission: $60-$85
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