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TODAY
Monday, October 6
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, November 10 2013
Reeling Film Festival
The 31st Reeling LGBT Film Festival runs Nov. 7-14, screening at multiple venues throughout the city. See the schedule for details. Tickets for individual screenings range from $9 to $12. Five- and 10-film packs, full festival passes and VIP passes are also available.
Polish Film Festival in America
The Polish Film Festival in America runs Nov. 8-24. Tonight's films are 1939. Tajemnica Westerplatte (1939. The Secret of Westerplatte) at 3pm, Pre Mortem and Sierpniowe niebo. 63 dni chwały (August's Sky. 63 Days of Glory) at 5:15pm, and Miłość(Loving) at 7:30pm at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., and Dziewczyna z szafy (The Girl from Wardrobe) at 4pm at Muvico Rosemont 18, 9701 Bryn Mawr Ave. in Rosemont. Tickets are $10 for documentaries, $14 for feature films, with student and senior discounts available. Festival passes are available for $75, with Gold passes that also include opening and closing night events going for $150.
Studs' Place @ Hideout
The Hideout hosts a "live performance/broadcast" of an episode of "Studs' Place," the TV show from the 1950s starring Studs Terkel. The performance will be done by Pocket Guide To Hell. Show starts at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:00, and admission is $10 at the door. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
That's All She Wrote @ Swim Cafe
The live lit series That's All She Wrote, co-hosted by JH Palmer and Angela Benander, is back at Swim Cafe, 1357 W. Chicago Ave. In addition to stories from co-producers J.H. and Angela, the lineup includes: live lit legacy Xavier Retana; funny lady and GB contributor Jasmine Davila; storytelling force of nature Angelina Marie; and social worker/ballroom dancer Marta Johnson. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. This is a free event, and is BYOB.
Sleigh Bells @ Metro
Sleigh Bells are at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., tonight, with Doldrums opening. Tickets are $26. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18+
Sebadoh @ Schubas
Seminal punk band Sebadoh is back with its first album in 14 years, and they're playing a show at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight at 8pm, with Octa#grape opening. Tickets are $20 online, $23 at the door. 21+
