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Thursday, March 28

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Movies in the Park

The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screenings: The Pursuit of Happyness (PG-13) at Harris Park (6200 S. Drexel Blvd.); Charlotte's Web (G) at Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center (1401 S. Sacramento Ave.); Kicking and Screaming (PG) at Eckhart Park (1330 W. Chicago Ave.); and Daddy's Little Girls (PG-13) at Tuley Park (501 E. 90th Pl). The screenings start tonight at dusk, and are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of movies check out the Chicago Park District Website.

A/V XPLO: Subterranean

Featuring over 100 artists and musicians, A/V XPLO offers up a variety of sights and sounds, combining music, painting, sculpture, film, video, photography and more. The third night of the four-day event takes place at Subterranean. Music includes EE : Environmental Encroachment, Probably Vampires, Mixel Pixel, Zelienople, Dave Fischoff, Midstates, Hostage Juliet, and The Encyclopedias. 18+, doors at 7PM, $10 advance or $12 at the door, Subterranean - 2011 North Ave. More info at avxplo.com.

Black Harvest Intl Festival - Ratings, Race, and Ramifications @ Siskel Film Center

A discussion with representatives of media (Nielsen, TV One, etc.) about programming choices. Following that is a discussion with TVOne's CEO Johnathan Rodgers. Free admission. More information here. Panel at 5:30, discussion with Mr. Rodgers at 6:45.

Grant Us Peace @ Millennium Park

The Grant Park Orchestra performs music by Benjamin Britten, John Adams, and Vaughan Williams, in honor of U.S. soldiers. 6:30 PM. For more information, visit the website.

Brown Couch Ten-Minute Play Festival

Brown Couch Theatre Company's fifth annual Ten-Minute Play Festival starts tonight and runs through Sept. 2. This year's ten short plays take place on or around a brown couch. The festival also includes improv sets and staged readings. All the quick and comfy action takes place at the Theatre Building, 1225 W. Belmont. Tickets are $15 for the plays, $5 for the readings; call the box office at 773-327-5252 or visit the site.

 

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