Artist At Work Forum

The next Artists at Work Forum, Corporate Culture, features a candid discussion with four leading corporate art curators, two of whom are also practicing artists, on avenues for artists to engage corporate collections Thursday, June 10 at 6 p.m. in the fifth floor southwest meeting room of the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. The event is admission free and open to the public.

NPR's Susan Stamberg

Susan Stamberg, the first woman to host a national nightly news program (she started on NPR's "All Things Considered" in 1972), will be appearing tonight at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the WBEZ Website.

OUT in the Loop

As part of Youth Pride Weekend, the new variety show OUT in the Loop will be holding auditions this evening from 5:30 to 8:30. The show is open to all young L/G/B/T/Q people who want to share their talents. Auditions are at the Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan. More information: contact Casey at (773) 524-3154 or at CaseyS@howardbrown.org.

Outsider art show @ Intuit

Outside the Lines: Ordinary Pastimes, Extraordinary Art is a new exhibit of outsider art that premieres tonight at Intuit, the gallery for intuitive and outsider art. The exhibit will contain various pieces of hand-made artwork: sock monkeys, Christmas ornaments, junk sculptures, Christmas ornaments, needlepoint, macrame, etc. The reception for the show runs tonight from 5:00 to 8:00. Intuit: 756 N. Milwaukee. (312) 243-9088.

Mod Fest Chicago 6/10-12

The organizers of Mod Fest Chicago promise "three days to go stark raving mod!" Delilah's and The Note play host to Mod Fest, which includes an opening night party featuring The Chants and GoGoGuillermo, two all-night dance party, and a record swap. For more information, visit modchicago.com.