Write Club Presents Races Wars

Write Club is back with its 22nd chapter, titled "Race Wars". For those who don't know, Write Club is a reading series that pits contestants against each other with competing assigned themes. There are three bouts seven minutes long. The audience votes on the winner. Oh, and all proceeds go to charities of winners' choosing. You're intrigued.

Race Wars bouts include Black by host Ian Belknap vs. White by Samantha Irby, Gay by Mairead Case vs. Straight by Whit Nelson, and Cat by Daniel Shapiro vs. Dog by Natalie Edwards. Write Club is on Tuesday January 31st, $8, 7pm, at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia).

The Moth StorySLAM @ Martyrs'

Martyrs' presents the monthly StorySLAM from The Moth. Ten participants are picked at random to deliver five-minute stories, which are judged by a panel of audience members. The winner gets to move on to the Grandslam Championships, where 10 winners face off to declare a grand champion. Tonight's StorySLAM starts at 8pm. Tickets are $8 and are only available at the door, so get there early! Martyrs': 3855 North Lincoln Avenue. (773) 404-9494.

Big Lebowski & Office Space @ Lincoln Hall

Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., screens The Big Lebowski and Office Space for free tonight starting at 7pm as part of its "The 3-Penny Was Here" film series. 18+