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TODAY
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BY DAY
Wednesday, February 17 2010
Mon Oncle @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month long retrospective of the films of Jacques Tati. Tonight's film is Mon Oncle from 1958, featuring Tati's M. Hulot character, a house with all the modern conveniences, and a roving pack of excitable dogs. The film screens at 6pm; see the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Women's/Trans Bike Night @ West Town Bikes
Every first and third Wednesday of the month, the ladies at West Town Bikes/Ciclo Urbano (2459 W Division St, 773-772-6523) open the shop from 7pm until 10pm for women and trans-gendered cyclists to come in and work on their bikes in a "non-patriarchal environment". It is free, although donations are appreciated. Bring some snacks or beers and plenty of questions. At the end of every lesson they make sure you know how to change a flat. Check out this video about Women's Night on the WCIU website.
Life as Lincoln @ Siskel
Life as Lincoln, a fascinating documentary chronicling the lives of three Abraham Lincoln impersonators as they make the rounds of schools and libraries to talk about our nation's sixteenth president (who turns 201 today), playstonight at 8pm at the Siskel Film Center.
Soup and Bread @ Hideout
The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) holds its Soup and Bread weekly fundraiser tonight for a local food-related charity where local chefs and foodies prepare a selection of soups for your casual slurping from the bar's crock pots. Donations encouraged. Event runs 5:30-8pm.
