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.

42 Plus @ the Chicago Cultural Center

Cinema/Chicago, the presenter of the Chicago International Film Festival, once again is 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).

Tonight's screening of 42 Plus is presented by the Austrian Consulate General in Chicago. Christine, a local TV host, and her husband Georg lead a happy detached life from each other. Both find company in their lovers behind closed doors and pretend to be happy for their teenage daughter Sonja. The perfect pretend life. But the family's trip to Italy turns their odd family dynamic on it's ear. When Christine finds second love with the young Tamaz, the entire family goes through a series of surprises where nothing will ever be the same again.

Admission is free and seating is on a first come, first served basis. Screening starts at 6:30pm.

Local Author Night @ Book Cellar

This month the Book Cellar welcomes local authors Brigid Pasulka, author of A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True, and Andrea Jones, author of Hook and Jill. Free at 7pm, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-263-2995 for more information.

Jen Lancaster @ Hopleaf

Come hear local author Jen Lancaster read from her new work Pretty in Plaid: A Life, a Witch, and a Wardrobe, or, the Wonder Years Before the Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smart Ass Phase. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the local non-profit Literacy Works. 7:30pm at the Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark St. Email info[at]litworks[dot]org for questions and information.

Invent the Future Workshop @ Elmwood Park Village Hall

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 7-9pm at the Elmwood Park Village Hall, Village Board Council Chambers, 3rd floor, 11 W Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.

Jessica Hopper The Girls' Guide to Rocking Reading @ Oak Park Public Library

Chicago music journalist Jessica Hopper reads from her new book The Girls' Guide to Rocking tonight at Oak Park Public Library. Her book is really for anyone: girls, boys, kids, adults--anyone curious about the how-tos of starting a band. Katie Stelmanis is joining her on the book tour with performances from her 5 girl band. 7pm. 834 Lake St., Oak Park. All ages. Free.

Jericho Michel @ Green City Market

Jericho Michel of Hearty Boys will give a cooking demonstration today at 10:30am at the Green City Market, Stockton and LaSalle Drives.