Hot dogs, H.R. from Bad Brains, and Jeanie Doogan

Monday Night Foodball tonight brings chef and entrepreneur Bobby Morelli of the Hot Dog Box (formerly in Boxville on 51st, and now located in a permanent location in Portage Park) to the Kedzie Inn (4100 N. Kedzie). Expect some hearty sausage goodness like the Windy Buffalo Dog with Morelli’s house buffalo sauce and the Macdog Homestyle Chili Dog, all on fresh buns. Walk in and order anytime from 5-9 PM. (SCJ)

At 8 PM, Bad Brains’s lead singer and cofounder Human Rights (better known as “H.R.”) will be performing at the Promontory (5311 S. Lake Park West). The DC-based punk group (which started as a jazz fusion band) has influenced everybody from Lamb of God to No Doubt to the Beastie Boys. H.R. is known for his emphasis on PMA or “positive mental attitude” as a lifestyle and has spent his latter years focusing on the spiritual aspects of Rastafarianism and growing his own PMA. Those 17 and over can see him perform for $22 ($20 in advance). (MC)

Jeanie Doogan grew up on the south side and worked as a public school teacher for twenty years; both experiences proved to be a great foundation for her observational comedy and storytelling. She hosts Undeniably Funny at Zanies Comedy Club tonight (1548 N. Wells) and is joined by four other comedians that take a sharp and funny look at American culture: Marilee, Jamie Shriner, Deanna Ortiz, and Victoria Vincent. Advance tickets are $20 (Zanies is a 21+ venue) and the club requires each guest to purchase a minimum of two items (food or drink) while taking in the show. It all starts at 8 PM. (SCJ)

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