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Tuesday, March 19

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Bookslut Reading @ Hopleaf

The Bookslut Reading Series returns once again for another evening of author readings at Hopleaf (5148 N. Clark). Scheduled to read tonight: Aleksandar Hemon (Love and Obstacles), Jean Thompson (Do Not Deny Me), JC Hallman (The Hospital for Bad Poets) and Marc Phillips (The Legend of Sander Grant). The reading starts tonight at 7:30pm, and is free and open to the public.

Invent the Future Workshop @ Avalon Public Library

How should the region plan for the year 2040? This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will hold dozens of free public workshops called GO TO 2040 "Invent the Future". Information you contribute at these meetings will help CMAP develop a preferred scenario that will best reflect the region's desired future. Tonight's workshop takes place from 6-8pm at the Avalon Public Library, 8828 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.

Emma's Bliss @ Chicago Cultural Center

Cinema/Chicago, the presenter of the Chicago International Film Festival, is once again teaming up with Chicago's various consulates and cultural organizations to present the sixth annual International Summer Screening Program at the Chicago Cultural Center (77 E. Randolph Street).

Today's screening of Emma's Bliss is presented by the Goethe-Institut Chicago. Max is a slick and sneaky city car dealer. Emma is a humble pig breeder. How could these two ever find anything in common? When Max, recently being diagnosed with cancer, crashes his stolen Jaguar filled with embezzled money into Emma's farm, the sparks ignite for this unlikely couple. Admission is free and seating is on a first come, first served basis. Screening starts at 6:30pm.

Women Employed

Women Employed holds "WE Can Do It!," a fundraiser and networking event at Midtown Kitchen + Bar, 203 N. LaSalle St., from 6pm to 8pm tonight. Join Women Employed's Advocacy Council for an evening of community, connections, change -- as well as a trivia contest. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

Bike Polo @ Garfield Park

No horse? No problem. These polo players get around the playing field on bikes. The Chicago Bike Polo organization play three-on-three games at Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Mike Cisternino @ Green City Market

Mike Cisternino of Tavern at the Park will give a cooking demo at the Green City Market today at 10:30, Stockton and LaSalle Drives.

Local Author Night @ Book Cellar

This month the Book Cellar welcomes local authors Robert Rodi (Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog) and Bryan Cruley (Starvation Lake). Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Invent the Future Workshop @ Waubonsee Community College

How should the region plan for the year 2040? This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will hold dozens of free public workshops called GO TO 2040 "Invent the Future". Information you contribute at these meetings will help CMAP develop a preferred scenario that will best reflect the region's desired future. Tonight’s workshop takes place from 6:30-8:30 pm at Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 at Waubonsee Dr., in Sugar Grove, IL. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.

Veggie Bingo @ Hideout

If you liked the wildly successful Soup and Bread series at the Hideout from earlier this year, then you'll love Veggie Bingo, which brings together bingo and food--a weekly event where participants play the venerable old-school game and win locally made or grown prizes such as a jar of honey, a bar of soap...and the grand prize being a box of produce from Irv and Shelley's (whoa!). Event runs Wednesdays beginning July 8 through September 9 from 6-8pm at the Hideout, 1354 West Wabansia; cards are $1 each (six for $5) and can be purchased onsite. Hot dogs and tofu pups will be served, so all your early evening needs will be met. All proceeds benefit NeighborSpace.

 

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