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Monday, December 28 2009
Everything Is Terrible! @ Hungry Brain
The mad geniuses behind Everything Is Terrible! return for a series of terrible holiday shorts and a suitably terrible feature presentation. The evening starts tonight at 9pm at the Hungry Brain (2319 W. Belmont, near Western) and the screening is free.
A Serious Man @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a series of 2009 films that are potential award winners in the new year. Today's film: the Coen Brothers' A Serious Man, which screens this evening at 8pm. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Chicago Sports Fest @ McCormick Place
This all-ages sports festival includes both tournaments and interactive zones. Pre-registered teams compete in tournaments for basketball, soccer, volleyball and table tennis. Interactive activities include wall climbing, football, golf, skateboarding, badminton, boxing, tumbling, fencing, etc. Registration is not required for any of the Interactive Zones, and admission to them is free. Sanctioned tournaments require pre-registration and there is a fee for Volleyball. CSF takes place from 10am-4pm on December 27 & 28, 2009 at McCormick Place in Halls A & B (2301 S. Martin Luther King (LSD) Drive.) This event is great for kids. Click here for more information.
