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Monday, May 6
A member of the so-called "Jewish Hipster" movement, Sean Altman, performs his solo act of comedic Jewish-themed songs called "Jewmongous: Taller than Jesus."
Sunday, December 9 at 7PM (doors at 6PM). (773) 281-4444, $10.00 Students / $15.00 In Advance / $18.00. 2100 W. Belmont
The Chicago History Museum is screening this 1976 Kartemquin documentary today at 1:30 PM (free with museum admission). The film will be followed by a discussion with Kartemquin president and founder, Gordon Quinn. 1601 N Clark. For more information and to make a reservation, call 312-642-4600 or visit the website.
The First Romanian Film Festival of Chicago opens tonight with Chicago premiere of "California Dreamin'", winner of Un Certain Regard prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Tonight's film starts at 7:00 P.M. and will be shown at Stan Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie Ave. Tickets are $13.00. A full schedule of films is online at The Round Table Society.
Get some shopping done today at the Renegade Craft Fair at Pulaski Park (1419 W. Blackhawk) from noon to 8pm. Crafts, food and DJs will be among the offerings.