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Wednesday, August 28 2013
March on City Hall to Stop Police Crimes
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Oppression has organized a march on City Hall to stop police crimes and demand the passage of an elected Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC). Buses leave at 9:30am from Englewood, Woodlawn, Lawndale, Garfield Park, Austin, Pilsen, Little Village, Hegewisch, Humboldt Park, and Rogers Park. Demonstration begins at 11am at Federal Plaza (Dearborn & Adams). Call 312-939-2750 for information, or email contact@naarpr.org.
Veggie Bingo @ Hideout
All the cool kids will be at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) tonight for Veggie Bingo, a summerlong series brought to you by the good folks at Soup and Bread and NeighborSpace. Play the game, enjoy a grilled hot dog donated by Hot Doug's, donate money to help sustain a local community garden, and win food-related prizes (fresh produce from Irv and Shelly's, among others). Event runs 5:30-8pm.
Golden Age of Television @ Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Library, Clearing Branch, 6423 W. 63rd Pl., presents "Golden Age of Televsion," tonight at 6pm. Hosted by speaker, humorist, and frequent WGN Radio guest Larry Bergnach, this 'interactive, variety show' will go down memory lane with TV classics including "I Love Lucy," "The Honeymooners," and more. Free and open to the public; for more information, call 312-747-5657.
The Pre-Posthumanists Present:
The Pre-Posthumanists Present:, a new monthly staged reading series, makes its debut tonight at 8pm at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway. The theme this month is "Paranoia." Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Read our preview in Book Club.
Day of Wrath @ Patio Theater
The Northwest Chicago Film Society presents a screening of Day of Wrath, a 1943 film shot during the Nazi occupation of Denmark, tonight at 7:30pm at the Patio Theater, 6008 W. Irving Park Rd. Tickets are $5.
