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Tuesday, April 23
As part of the Treasures from the Library of Congress series, this Humphrey Bogart classic screens this evening at 6 PM. Ingrid Bergman costars. $9, or $5 if you belong to the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State. For more information, call 312-846-2600 or visit the website.
Anthony Bourdain made one of my most favorite Food Network shows and I miss it dearly, but luckily I can revisit his wonderfully brusque personality whenever I pick up one of his books. Tonight Bourdain discusses and signs his latest writing, The Nasty Bits at Borders Michigan Ave. This book further chronicles the chef's adventures in extreme eating. Free at 7pm, 830 N. Michigan Ave. Call 312-573-0564 for more information.
Chicago new music ensemble Fulcrum Point presents Winds of Change—featuring music by four different contemporary composers— tonight at 7:30 PM. 205 E Randolph St., $20. For more information, call 773-935-1768 or visit the website.