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Wednesday, June 15 2011
CAF Lunch Lecture: The Mansueto Library
Philip Castillo, partner and executive vice president of Murphy/Jahn Architects, talks about the design and impact of the University of Chicago's new Joe and Rika Mansueto Library today from 12:15pm to 1pm at the Chicago Architecture Foundation's Lecture Hall Gallery, 224 S. Michigan Ave., as part of CAF's free lunch lecture series.
The New Cult Canon: Starship Troopers @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents the latest in the AV Club series The New Cult Canon. Tonight's film: Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers, hosted by the AV Club's Scott Tobias. The screening starts at 7:30pm this evening; see the Music Box Website for full information and to purchase tickets. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Story Lab @ Black Rock
Join Story Lab for an intimate evening of storytelling in the cozy back room of one of Chicago's best pubs, the Black Rock (3614 N. Damen). Each month, an entirely different lineup of up-and-coming storytellers share their freshest pieces. This month's readers include: Rachel Bierma, Eric Bjorlin, Amanda Cohen, Sheri Reda, Hector Reyes, and Shane Skeldon. Hosted by Scott Whitehair of the reading series This Much is True. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. For more information visit Black Rock Pub or Story Lab Chicago.
Just for Laughs
The Just for Laughs Comedy Festival runs June 14-19 and features more performances than we can properly list here. So, check out the schedule online and get ready to laugh.
Bobcat Goldthwait @ Mayne Stage
Bobcat Goldthwait will perform two standup shows on 6/15 and 6/16 at Mayne Stage (1328 W. Morse) with local Chicago comedians Drew Michael and Marty Derosa. Doors are at 7 p.m. show is at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available here.
Future Islands, Wumme @ Subterranean
Thrill Jockey drone-smiths Future Islands headline tonight at Subterranean. They're joined by Chicago's own Wumme and Plucky Walker. Music starts at 8pm. Tickets are $12 (adv.), $14 (door). The show is 17+. Subterranean is located at 2011 W. North Ave. 773-278-6600.
