International Dinner & a Movie

The Chicago Cultural Center, at Michigan and Washington, hosts International Dinner and a Movie tonight at 7pm in the Claudia Cassidy Theater. The movie will be Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps," and dinner will be provided by Bob Chinn's Crab House. The film is free, but you need to purchase tickets at least a day in advance for dinner and "priority seating" -- they're $22, available at 312/742-TIXS.

Dr. James Watson @ MSI

Interested in genetics? Head down to the Museum of Science and Industry tonight at 7pm to hear one of the founding fathers of genetics, Dr. James Watson, reflect on the history of DNA science, his seminal role in discovering the DNA double helix and recent breakthroughs in genetic science. Before and after the lecture, explore the Genetics: Decoding Life exhibition, featuring live cloned mice, transgenic frogs and mutant fruit flies. Tickets are $20 for non-members, $8 for members; reservations required at 773/684-1414.