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TODAY
Monday, November 17
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, November 13 2013
Every Click Leaves a Clue
The Chicago chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery, the Loyola University Computer Science Department and Chicago Council on Science & Technology present "Every Click Leaves a Clue," a presentation on the technology and tactics of the FBI's cyber crime division, in the Beane Ballroom on the 13th floor of Pearson Towers, 111 E. Pearson St. A light reception begins at 5:45pm; the presentation by FBI Special Agent Patrick Geahan begins at 6:30pm. Free.
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. 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.
Diane Ravitch @ Women and Children First
Women and Children First welcomes influential education policy analyst Diane Ravitch for a reading from her latest book, Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to American's Public Schools. Reading begins at 7:30pm at First Free Church (5255 N. Ashland Ave.). Free event. No ticket required.
A Month Of Storytelling Open Mic
A Month Of is a monthly open-mic storytelling series where the audience selects the event's theme online before the show starts. Open mic slots are 5-7 minutes long, all story types and forms are welcome. The show is every second Wednesday at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., and runs from 7:30 to 10pm. Tickets are $10 for audience members, free for storytellers (or with a food donation). Help select a topic by visiting heresthestory.org.
Os Mutantes @ Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Hall welcomes the Tropicalia innovators Os Mutantes for a show tonight at 8:00pm. Full details and advance tickets available at the Lincoln Hall calendar. Lincoln Hall: 2424 N. Lincoln. (773) 525-2501.
Mazzy Star @ the Vic
Mazzy Star just returned with their first album since 1997, and they're playing tonight at the Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. Psychic Ills opens. Read our preview in Transmission. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 8pm. 18+
