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Monday, October 7
Donald Hall is the Poet Laureate of the United States and Andrew Motion is the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom. Tonight they read together for the first time in stunning Fullerton Hall. 6 PM, Michigan at Adams. Free, but reservations are required: call 312-787-7070 . For more information, visit the Poetry Foundation website.
Curated by Umbrella Music, this music series showcases improvisation-based jazz and new material, and mixes emerging talents with established musicians. Tonight's performance features Dutch saxophonist and composer Jorrit Dijkstra. 7 PM. Free, but tickets are required: call 312-742-8497. 66 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-742-6630 or visit the website.
As part of WBEZ's Stories on Stage live season, Edward Sobel presents three stories "sure to keep you up at night." In the Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N Halsted. 7:30 PM, $20. For more information, call 312-335-1650 or visit the website.