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TODAY
Monday, November 17
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, November 16 2013
The Power of Food and Prisoners of War @ Kendall College
Filmmaker Jan Thompson talks about her recent release Never the Same: The Prisoner of War Experience (which made a stop in Chicago earlier this year) and curiously, how American POWs in Japan curated recipes as a stress-reliever during their captivity today Kendall College, 900 North Branch, 10am-noon. Event sponsored by the Culinary Historians of Chicago.
Vegetarian Holiday Dishes @ Alliance Francaise
If meat doesn't do it for you, the Alliance Francaise (54 W. Chicago) hosts a cooking class today from 10am-1pm to take you to the other side, especially when meat-heavy holidays approach. Chef Madelaine Bullwinkel will teach you to make a proper gratin, chili, and cassoulet (among others). Admission $70-80, with an additional $15 materials fee.
Vintage Garage Holiday Market
Vintage Garage's annual Holiday Market is today and Sunday at 1134 W. Granville Ave. from 11am to 6pm. Browse through antiques, collectibles, clothes, art and more. There will be an ugly holiday sweater contest, and you can meet Danielle Colby Cushman of "American Pickers" at 1pm today. Admission is $5.
Chillfest
Chillfest puts more than 100 bands and solo performers in more than 30 nontraditional venues -- salons, boutiques, restaurants, etc. -- throughout Wicker Park and Bucktown for live acoustic performances between noon and 5:30pm today. All the shows are free; see the schedule for details.
MST3K 25th Anniversary Reunion @ MBC
The Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N. State St., hosts the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" 25th Anniversary Reunion today at noon. Original cast members Joel Hodgson, Joel Coniff, Trace Beaulieu and Josh Weinstein will be in attendance for a panel discussion moderated by Steve Darnall, and clips from the cult classic TV show will be aired. Tickets are $12.
Pamela Bannos @ MCA
Artist and Northwestern professor Pamela Bannos explores the history of the land the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., in a series of four gallery talks in connection with the exhibition The Way of the Shovel: Art as Archaeology, beginning today at 3pm with one on 1863 through the Chicago Fire. Free with museum admission.
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.
Vannin': The Movie @ Patio Theater
The Chicago Cinema Society and Little Cabin Films present a special sneak preview of Vannin': The Movie, a new documentary on conversion van subculture, tonight at the Patio Theater, 6008 W. Irving Park Rd. A discussion with filmmakers Andrew J. Morgan and Nick Nummerdor as well as some "vanners" follows the film. Doors open at 6:30pm, show's at 7pm. Tickets are $5 at the door, cash only.
You're Being Ridiculous @ Mary's Attic
You're Being Ridiculous is a group of real people telling real funny stories about their lives with a theme as their guide. With three shows this month, there's sure to be a date that matches your calendar. Come out tonight to hear stories on the theme "heroes." Stories start at 7:30pm at Mary's Attic (5400 N. Clark), tickets are $15 at Brown Paper Tickets.
Jaheim: The Appreciation Tour @ Arie Crown Theater
The Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., presents "Jaheim: The Appreciation Tour," tonight at 8pm. The concert stars Grammy-nominated R&B recording artist Jaheim and Grammy Award winner, Chrisette Michele. Tickets are $49.50-$79.50; for more information, call 312-791-6000.
JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, Escort @ Metro
JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound and Escort top the bill for WXRT's Holiday Concert for the Kids tonight at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. Marvin Tate & D-Settlement and DJRC also perform. Tickets are $21, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Alex's Lemonade Stand. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9pm. 18+
Old School New School @ Mrs. Murphy's & Sons
The monthly live lit series This Much Is True and Story Lab are producing a one-night only event featuring veteran storyteller Jim May, who's been telling stories for 26 years, and Natasha Tsoutsouris, an emerging storyteller, at Mrs. Murphy's & Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln). Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets. Starts at 8pm.
