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Monday, November 17
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.
The Polish Film Festival in America runs Nov. 8-24. Films screen at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Gallery Theatre, 1112 N. Milwaukee Ave., and Muvico Rosemont 18, 9701 Bryn Mawr Ave. in Rosemont. See the full schedule for details. 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.
Anya Davidson reads from and signs her new graphic novel, School Spirits, tonight at 7pm at Quimby's, 1854 W. North Ave.
This Much Is True is back this month at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln) with an outstanding lineup of returning favorites and new faces. Listen to stories from Stephanie Douglass, Larry Kerns,Scott Whitehair, Ian Belknap, Rachel Bertsche, Judith Heineman, and Avery R. Young. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. For more info visit This Much is True or Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro.