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NEXT STOP: Cooking Class: Burmese Chickpea Tofu Salad · DOORS OPEN ON THE RIGHT
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Global Gardens · Albany Park
Global Gardens Chicago farmer Nge Meh leads a hands-on class teaching how to make Burmese chickpea tofu salad from scratch — the tofu is made from chickpea flour rather than soy.
Caminos de Michoacán · Pilsen
Chicago artist FEDZ presents his first solo exhibition in a while, a tribute to his childhood in Jerez, Zacatecas. Using vivid, saturated color and evocative imagery, the work explores nostalgic memories and family connection, running 2–8 PM.
SRBCC · Hermosa
SRBCC's Puente Sonoro series presents Las Guaracheras, directly from Colombia, with opening act La Cantera. Free entry; RSVP at srbcc.org.
Conductor’s note
Colombian sabor to close the Puente Sonoro run — Las Guaracheras, with La Cantera opening.
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