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Tuesday, October 29 2013
The Trials of Muhammad Ali @ DuSable Museum
The DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Pl. presents a pre-screening of The Trials of Muhammad Ali, today at 6:30pm. The documentary, produced by Academy Award winner Leon Gast, features interviews and commentary by family members, friends, and journalists, who share stories about the revered legendary boxer's personal, professional and political life. This screening is free and open to the public; for questions and more information, visit the museum's website or call 773-947-0600 ext. 255.
Horror Movie Night @ Delish Diner & Bakery
Come celebrate Halloween at Delish Diner & Bakery (2018 W. Division St.) with a three-course prix fixe meal and showings of classic horror movies including The Shining, Carrie, Night of the Living Dead and more. Starts at 7pm. $10.
The Kindness of Strangers: A Festival of Storytelling @ Side Project Theatre
More than 30 storytellers have come together for this three-week Festival of Storytelling at the Side Project Theatre (1439 W. Jarvis Ave.) First-time and experienced tellers will weave together stories of connecting, or not, with strangers. This week's headlining teller is Amy Sumpter. The festival runs Sundays through Wednesdays through November 6. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15.
War of the Worlds @ Doc Films
Doc Films, presents a special airing of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio play in honor of the 75th anniversary of its 1938 broadcast, tonight at 11pm. The airing will be accompanied by a slide show and introduction by Neil Verma, author of Theater of the Mind: Imagination, Aesthetics, and American Radio Drama. Admission is $5; copies of the book will be available for purchase.
