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Thursday, July 10 2008
It Came From The Neo-Futurarium: Masters of the Universe
The Neo-Futurists present their seventh annual "film fest" of staged readings of the worst films ever! Tonight's film is the 1980s classic Masters of the Universe, with live-action cartoon characters and everything. It Came From The Neo-Futurarium happens every Thursday night through July 31. Tickets are $10, $2 off for students and repeat customers, and the shows start at 8:00 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets please see the Neo-Futurist Website. Neo-Futurarium: 5153 N. Ashland (at Foster). (773) 275-5255.
Chicago Underwater Hockey @ Various Locations
Have an aversion to ice but an affinity for hockey? The Chicago Underwater Hockey Club has the answer for you (in case the name didn't tip you off). The club features co-ed, non-contact games played in various pools around the city. And if you're a beginner, don't fret. All practices are open to all levels; just let them know in advance you're coming so they can bring extra equpiment. Practices are held Thursdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Kennedy-King College, 6800 S. Wentworth Ave. (the club also uses Northeastern Illinois University and Downers Grove South High School facilities, but those are unavailable until further notice). And the first Sunday of the month is "Rookie Sundays". Contact the club for info.
Great Books Trivia Night @ Book Cellar
Test your knowledge of the great books tonight from 8:30 to 10pm at the Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. For more information, call 312-235-3543 or email info@shimer.edu.
Green Party Conference @ Palmer House Hilton
Voting Green? The Green Party's nomination conference happens this weekend at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe.
Community Gardens Workshop @ Hull House
Hands-on workshop exploring the influential community gardening and landscape architecture philosophies of Praire-style innovator Jens Jensen. 5:30-7:30pm
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum/Residents Dining Hall and Courtyard
800 S. Halsted St.; Chicago, IL 60607. RSVP: (312) 413-5353
Free Logan Square Documentary @ Elastic Arts
A documentary about gentrification in Logan Square created by Kelvyn Park Social Justice Academy High School Students; 6:30 pm at Elastic Arts, 2830 N. Milwaukee. Ave. Admission is free. Presented by Logan Square Neighborhood Association and Kelvyn Park High School Students. RSVP by July 9 to jamcdjr@yahoo.com or by calling (773) 384-4370 x38.
UCTC Track and Field Meets @ Jackson Park
The University of Chicago Track Club host a weekly open track meet for anyone who wishes to compete in the sprints, long jump, shot put, etc. The meet begins at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the park, 6401 N. Stony Island. Come ready to go: there are not changing facilities other than that big towel you might want to bring with you.
Thursday Night Racing @ Ed Rudolph Velodrome
Not only can you watch some of the top men and women bike racers in the area compete but you can even join in yourself and race on the velodrome, 1500 Maple Ave. in Northbrook. The racing begins at 6:45 p.m.
Beverly Bike Club Weekly Ride
The far South Side cyclers conduct a weekly hour-long ride through the historic neighborhood. Meet up with the group at the Starbucks at 1933 W. 103rd St. at 6:15 p.m.
Carol LaChapelle @ Women & Children First
Carol LaChapelle stops by Women & Children First to dicuss her book, Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories: 167 Ways to Tell Your Life Stories. The book is a collection of LaChapelle's experiences teaching the craft of memoir writing. Students who have particpated in LaChapelle's workshops in the past will also join her in the discussion. Free at 7pm, 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Great Books Trivia Night @ Book Cellar
Come to the Book Cellar tonight to test your literary wits with fellow fans and students of the Great Books. Hosted by Shimer College, an independent college dedicated to developing critical thought and interpersonal communication through careful reading of the Great Books. Free at 8:30pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
Salman Rushdie @ Harold Washington Library
Highly acclaimed novelist and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie comes to the Harold Washington Library tonight to read from and his discuss his latest work The Enchantress of Florence. The 6pm talk is free and open to the public and a booksigning will follow (no more than two books per person). 400 S. State St. Call 312-747-4300 for more information.
UPick Black Raspberries Begins @ Garwood Orchard
If you're inclined to get out of the city and pick your own berries, Garwood Orchard's (near LaPorte, Indiana) black raspberry UPick begins Thursday, July 10.
