True Chicago Blues: Live at B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted has freebie tickets for most performances through the end of January.  If you want to hear authentic, down-home blues, you know you’ve got to go to “Sweet Home Chicago,” and once you’re there, look no further than the legendary North Side club known as B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted. This very intimate, friendly Lincoln Park bar hosts some of the best musicians in the business, including local legends, up-and-comers and nationally-touring acts. The cozy setting allows you to get up-close-and-personal with the performers, too. See the event description for the current lineup.

James Holeva is The Wingman, the Comedian Who Gets You Laid.  Free tickets for this Friday and Saturday performances at Timothy O’Toole’s on Fairbanks Court.  The Wingman is a high-class player and your guide for a night of uncouth comedy and “expert” dating advice whose pick-up mantra is, “Aim high, but take anything.” James Holeva created his crude yet hilarious character for a TV pilot, and has provided his advice on syndicated radio shows. His autobiographical novelThe Wingman Chronicles is out now, and his debut comedy album Bedrooms, Backseats & Bathroom Stallsis due out soon. Ask him anything you want in this live, raunchy and interactive X-rated show. The Wingman bestows his guidance and shares his uncensored exploits — and hits on every girl in the crowd. He’ll be selling and signing copies of his book after the show.