The Bicycle Thief @ Doc

Catch Cittorio De Sica's brilliant Italian Neorealist film, The Bicycle Thief tonight at Doc Films at 8pm.

Fun While It Lasted: A Farewell Tour

Live Bait Theater presents Edward Thomas-Herrera's latest solo show, "Fun While It Lasted: A Farewell Tour". The play talks about Edward's relationship with his late mother, and the material that was previewed in a recent appearance at The Partly Dave Show was witty and humorous. The show starts tonight, in a preview performance at 7:30. Admission: pay what you can. The show is also playing August 6 and 7 at 7:30 PM, and August 13 and 14 at 9:00 PM. Live Bait Theater: 3914 N. Clark. (773) 871-1212.

Citizen Kane @ 600 N. Michigan

One of the most technically innovative and influential films ever, Orson Welles’ 1941 masterpiece Citizen Kane is showing at 600 N. Michigan’s Loews Classic Film Series (Thurdsay, August 5, at 7:00 pm). See what all the fuss is about the way it was meant to be seen: with movie theater popcorn.

Azar Nafisi @ Newberry Library

Azar Nafisi, author of the best-selling Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books, will be appearing at the Newberry Library tonight from 7:30-9pm. The Newberry Library is located at 60 W. Walton in Chicago. This event is free, but call (312) 255-3700 for more information.

Indiefest Chicago

Indiefest Chicago continues its 10-day run of more than 50 independent films tonight at the Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln, and Le Meridien hotel, 521 N. Michigan Ave. First shows are at noon, tickets are $10 per screening, and the schedule is right here.

SUBJECT Launch Party

A new magazine is about to be born. SUBJECT Magazine focuses on one theme for each issue, the first being "What's In A Name." To celebrate, the team behind SUBJECT is throwing a launch party tonight at 9pm at Delilah's, 2771 N Lincoln. DJs spin mod/garage, and Angel Brown Ale or Jim Beam Black Label will cost you just $3. Copies of the debut issue will be available and there will be giveaways from Touch and Go Records. No cover, 21+.