Meet A Food Network Star

Plus, jokes on stage and a magical show

DOLLOP OF DAISY: Daisy Martinez, star of the Food Network's "Viva Daisy!," hits Carnivale tonight for a book signing for her her new cookbook "Daisy: Morning, Noon, And Night." Chef Mark Mendez will offer appetizer specials from the cookbook including Blue cheese and Caramelized Onion Empanadas, Asopao (Puerto Rican chicken and Pigeon Pea Soup) and the special Daisytini cocktail. 5 - 7 p.m., 702 West Fulton Market

MO' JOKES: Just For Laughs hosts a live taping for a comedy showcase at Jokes & Notes hosted by George Willborn. A number of local noteworthy comics will be in the house, including L'il Rel, Damon Williams and Tony Sculfield -- 15 comics in all. 7 p.m., 4641 S. King Dr., $10

BELIEVE IN MAGIC: Magician Sean Masterson continues his Tuesday night residency at In Fine Spirits wine bar, dazzling and amazing guests with his bag of tricks. According to the Chicago Reader, Masterson "vaporizes a bottle of absinthe, recreates a seance complete with levitating table, makes playing cards declare the time when a watch was set, and guesses hidden Shakespeare quotes." All this while you drink wine. 7:30 p.m., 5420 N. Clark St., $13

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