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Monday, February 17
Chicago ScriptWorks presents a staged reading of John Loprieno's new screenplay, which won this year's IFP/Chicago-CSW contest, at 7 PM in the Claudia Cassidy Theater. $5. RSVP suggested: call 312-264-0123 or email rsvp [at] chicagoscriptworks [dot] org.
Freshly the new jewel in Def Jam's crown, The Roots rock the Congress on July 31 at 9 PM. Tickets $27 (available here). 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave, (773) 252-4000.