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TODAY
Wednesday, May 15
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Tuesday, November 28 2006
Dating for Nerds @ Guthrie's
Are you the one always beating your friends at Trivial Pursuit? Do you use words like "draconian" in your everyday speech? Have you been trying hard to find that guy or girl whose over-filled mind can match wits with yours? Come to Guthries Tavern tonight for Dating for Nerds, where there will be Pictionary, Scrabble, Clue, Taboo and other board games to stimulate your intellect...as well as break the ice for other singles like you. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door and includes one drink. 7pm-10pm at 1300 W. Addison St. Call 312-351-3285 or email nerdsatheart[at]gmail[dot]com for registration and information.
Romeo Dallaire @ Harold Washington Library
Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire, Force Commander of the UN Assistance Mission to Rwanda during the 1994 genocide (Nick Nolte played him in Hotel Rwanda), speaks tonight at the Harold Washington Library to discuss his book Shake Hands with the Devil. The book follows his experience in Rwanda and the event is part of a national series present by Facing History Ourselves and the Allstate Foundation. The event is free but reservations are required and can be made here. 5:30pm in the Cindy Priztker Auditorium, 400 S. State St. Call 312-345-3203 for more information.
John Edwards @ Harold Washington Library
John Edwards - yes, the former senator and Presidential candidate - makes an appearance at the Harold Washington Library tonight to discuss and sign copies of his new book, Home: The Blueprint of Our Lives. The book looks at both celebrities and everyday Americans, offering personal essays and photos that focus on home. Free at 12:30pm in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S. State St. Call 312-747-4050 for more information.
Starship Troopers @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center is running a series of science fiction films through the end of the year. This week's film is the Paul Verhoeven film Starship Troopers. The film screens tonight at 6:00 PM, and will also include a lecture/discussion by SAIC professor Jim Trainor. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Diva Dating
Back by popular demand, it's dykediva.com's dating for divas. Ladies, if you can chat you can date - it's that easy! If you're in your mid-thirties and above show up at 7pm and if you're in your mid-thirties and under show up at 9pm. Each session is only $10. Proceeds benefit The Questioning Youth Center. Meet your diva tonight at Big Chicks, 5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago. (773) 728-5511
Canasta, Bound Stems @ the Note
The Note is the place tonight to hear two of GB's favorite bands, Canasta and the Bound Stems along with a possible new fave, Rahim. The Note is at 1565 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park. Tickets are $8 advance ($10 door) and the show is 21+. Don't be late! Canasta kicks it off right at 9:30 on the dot! (Bonus! After the show, Dime a Dozen Hip Hop Open Mic with Alo, Shadow Master and Murray the Magnificent until 4am.)
