Tonight: The Alternative Pageant

Plus, Halsted Taste and New Music Mondays

TOP 10: Tonight we find out who will be Miss Wicker Park as 10 finalists compete at the Double Door in the four following categories: Introduction, Talent, Evening Gown, and Question & Answer. Rapper Rhymefest is among the judges along with audience members online voting via a live stream. Needless to say, this isn't your typical beauty pageant. In other words, there's no swimsuit round! 7 p.m., 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave, $10

EAT THIS: The annual Halsted Tastes Better event goes down tonight on Aldine Street on the east side of Halsted Street. Enjoy food from more than a dozen area restaurants and be sure cheer on your favorite server in The Waitperson's Race. 6-9 p.m., $20 in advance or $30 at the door.

GROOVE IN THE PARK Tonight's "Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays" at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion features Daniel Snaith, aka Caribou, and his psychedelic, electronic sound. With his new album, Swim, expected to drop early this summer, Caribou is working overtime doing both a full European and American tour. The Budos Band also performs, showcasing their funky, afro-beat sound. 6:30-9 p.m., 201 E. Randolph St., FREE

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