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TODAY
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BY DAY
Tuesday, March 17 2009
Global Activists Speak Out on International LGBT Rights
Global lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender (LGBT) activists from countries where sexual minorities face severe discrimination and danger will speak out at the Forum on Global LGBT Activism, co-hosted by Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights and the Center on Halsted. Activists will speak to Chicago's LGBT community about their work, their activism, the challenges they face, and how the U.S. LGBT community can support international LGBT human rights efforts. 7-9pm, 3656 N. Halsted. Free.
Nelson Algren tribute @ Harold Washington Library
As part of Columbia College's Story Week 2009 there will be a tribute to Chicago author Nelson Algren tonight at 6 PM at the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at Harold Washington Library (400 S. State). The evening will be hosted by Algren Award winning author Joe Meno, and will feature footage from Algren, an upcoming documentary about the author. The event is free and open to the public.
Beer Education @ Brasserie Jo
Learn about Belgian beers at Brasserie Jo (59 W. Hubbard), with the latest in its series of $1 classes. Tonight's session focuses on Belgian beers and will be lead by Hildegard van Ostaden of the family-run Urthel Brewery. You'll learn about the brewery, taste several beers, and enjoy passed appetizers. The class runs from 6 -7pm. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 312-595-0800.
Re-Thinking Soup @ Hull House
Soup and discussion about the topics of the day are on the menu at Hull-House Kitchen's Re-thinking Soup series. Today (and every Tuesday) from 12-1:30pm at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Residents' Dining Hall (800 South Halsted) come in for a hearty meal and a chat. Event is free, but donations are accepted.
