Purple Rain

The Gene Siskel Film Center, as part of its program of "Music Movies," presents the 1984 flick starring Prince, Morris Day, Apollonia, and a whole other bunch of people you haven't thought about in 20 years. And yes, that still ain't Lake Minnetonka. Screening is at 5:00; the film will also be shown on Wednesday, December 3. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Studs Terkel @ Barnes & Noble

Chicago historian Studs Terkel will be doing a discussion and booksigning for his latest book, Hope Dies Last: Keeping the Faith in Troubled Times at the Barnes & Noble at 1441 W. Webster at 3:00 today. If you haven't read the book or seen Studs in person, you definitely need to check him out; it's inspiring to see this tough old guy still going strong at 91 years. More info: (773) 871-3610.