Mix Tape @ Siskel Film Center

Local director Jefferson Root made a big splash last September with his film Mix Tape, which tells the story of a bunch of guys obsessed with making mix tapes for their girlfriends. Shot entirely on location in Chicago (if you hang out a lot in Wicker Park and Lakeview, you'll know practically every location), the movie sold out when it played the Siskel Film Center last fall, and it's playing tonight at 8:45 PM. The director and members of the cast will be in attendance, for some Q&A after the screening. Siskel Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Stories on Stage

Stories on Stage, Chicago Public Radio's series of live dramatic readings on stage, finishes its 2004 season tonight at 7:30 at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The topic of tonight's event is "It's Just Your Imagination," and there will be three short stories read, including James Thurber's classic "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". Museum of Contemporary Art: 220 E. Chicago. Visit the WBEZ Website for tickets and more information.

Mayor Daley's Pride Month Reception

It's Pride Month, and this evening from 5:30 to 7:00, Mayor Daley and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Issues are holding a reception at the Chicago Cultural Center. The event is free. Chicago Cultural Center: 77 E. Randolph.