Ethnic Voices: News from Chicago Neighborhoods

Tonight at the UofC's Gleacher Center, there will be a panel discussion about ethnic and immigrant media networks. A gathering of representatives from various media will be in attendance, including: Voice of Polonia host George Migala; La Raza editor in chief Elbio Rodriguez Barilari; India Tribune managing editor Lakshmana Rao; and Islam Online foreign correspondent Dina Rashed. The discussion will run from 6:00 to 8:00. Gleacher Center: 450 N. Cityfront Plaza. Admission is $35 and includes light hors d'oeuvres. Call (800) 997-9689 for more info and reservations.

Bailiwick Directors' Fest: "Chicago Works"

Bailiwick Repertory Theatre presents the second phase of its 16th annual Directors' Festival. Chicago Works features world premieres by Chicago authors or Chicago premieres by authors with strong Chicago connections. Performance starts at 7:30pm; tickets are $10. Call 773-883-1090. Tonight's schedule:

Just Pretend: "a comedy-drama that looks at some of our most base and necessary primal desires and needs, and in doing so reminds us that we get what we need when we're really ready for it." Written and directed by Colby Sellers.

Out of My Mind: "A story about a writer, a gay TV star, a challenging friend and coming out of the closet." Written and directed by Blake Walton.

Three Note Organ: "A sad clown, a bag of broken glass, and the Backstreet Boys. Sounds like the perfect comedy. Or is it? Sharon and Ruth lead you on an unexpected quest to discover the meaning of the Three Note Organ." Written by William Charles Hare, directed by Laurel Haines.

Bingo Night @ California Clipper

On the first and fourth Monday of every month, the California Clipper, 1002 N. California at Augusta, hosts a bingo night with complementary pizza and prizes. It's free, but you gotta to be over 21. Call 773/384-2547 for more info.