Weather Underground doc on PBS

The Oscar-nominated documentary The Weather Underground will be shown on Channel 11 tonight at 9:00. (The film will be rebroadcast Sunday, May 2nd, at 3:00 AM). The documentary details the history of the Weathermen, a group of Chicago-area student radicals that protested the Vietnam War in the late 1960s and early 1970s. A fascinating look at the ideas behind the group's violent tactics, The Weather Underground features interviews with former Weathermen including Bernadine Dohrn, Bill Ayers, Mark Rudd and David Gilbert. Recommended for students of Chicago history.

Harlan County USA @ Film Center

Harlan County USA, Barbara Kopple's 1977 Oscar-winning documentary about a Kentucky coal miners' strike, plays at the Siskel Film Center tonight at 6:00. The film is part of an ongoing series of important films of the 1970s. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Register to Vote @ Ben & Jerry's

Tuesday, April 27 is Free Cone Day at participating Ben & Jerry's stores across the country. This year they are teaming up with Rock the Vote so, not only can you get free ice cream, you can also register to vote! Participating Chicago locations include stores at 338 W. Armitage Avenue, 26 West Randolph Street, and Navy Pier. Check out the Ben & Jerry's website to find a location near you.