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TODAY
Sunday, November 16
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, November 20 2013
Buyographics Book Release @ O'Callaghan's
Journalist Matt Carmichael celebrates the release of his book Buyographics tonight at O'Callaghan's, 29 W. Hubbard St., from 6 to 9pm. Free, 21+
Food Film Festival
The fourth annual Chicago Food Film Festival runs Nov. 20-23 at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch Ave. Tonight's opening night kickoff party features four documentaries: Biting Into The Ramen Burger, The Perfect Oyster, Tako NY and Where Does a Compost Cookie Come From?. Guests will also sample the first authentic ramen burgers ever cooked in Chicago, plus compost cookies from Momofuku Milk Bar, beer and wine. Tickets are $65 and include entry to the films, food and a gift bag. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Guts & Glory @ Powell's Bookstore
Come to Powell's Bookstore, 2850 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 7pm for Chicago's boldest and most bad-ass storytelling event. This brave and bold live-lit show is hosted by Samantha Irby and Keith Ecker. Tonight's featured performers include Ian Belknap, Jen Anne Coffeen, Jeremy Owens, Katie Prout and Diana Slickman. Free.
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.
Story Lab @ Black Rock Pub
Story Lab stands apart from other live lit series in the city in its accessibility and unmitigated audience support for the performers at the Black Rock Pub, 3614 N. Damen Ave. This month's readers include: Kelly Butler, Jake Cowan, Amy Dittmeier, Misty Emmons, and Amy Krzyzek. Hosted by Scott Whitehair of the reading series This Much is True. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. Get there early for a seat and to take advantage of the $5 burger and $3.50 Chicago microbrew specials. For more information, visit Story Lab Chicago.
