1. The winter edition of Chicago Ale Fest takes place today at Navy Pier, with sessions at noon and 6pm. General admission tickets are $49.
2. New York-based stand-up comic Jo Firestone headlines the Hideout tonight as part of Tomorrow Never Knows. Tickets for the 7 and 10pm shows are $10.
3. Bands Detroyer and Mega Bog play Metro Chicago tonight as part of Tomorrow Never Knows. The show is at 9pm and tickets are $23.
For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.