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Holiday Helper — Show of the Day: ‘The Second City That Never Sleeps’

By Darel Jevens

A 24-hour marathon of improv runs from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 p.m. Wednesday at Second City e.t.c., 1608 N. Wells. The $20 admission fee to “The Second City That Never Sleeps” helps buy gifts for families working with Onward Neighborhood House. Live video will stream at letterstosantachicago.com. The lineup of guests includes Kim Deal (9:30 p.m. Tuesday), Fred Armisen as Ian Rubbish (2 a.m. Wednesday), Robbie Fulks (2 p.m. Wednesday) and Jeff Tweedy (4:30 p.m. Wednesday). www.secondcity.com —Darel Jevens

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