NELARUSKY LOLLAPALOOZA KICK-OFF

This eighth annual event, founded and run by Lau

ren McClusky, kicks off Lollapalooza weekend by showcasing some of the best on-the-rise talent, all to benefit Special Olympics. This year’s roster features Brooklyn-based singer Twin Shadow, Durham-based duo

Sylvan Esso and Chicago

rock band Santah. Time: 6 p.m. doors open Place: Metro, 3730 N. Clark Cost: $26. For tickets, visit

Nelarusky.com.