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TODAY
Friday, April 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, April 08 2014
Puzzled Pint
Puzzled Pint is a game night for those tired of pub trivia. On Monday night, a puzzle revealing the location is posted on PuzzledPint.com; figure it out and show up (alone or with a team) at 6pm to solve puzzles while you eat and drink. More details on Facebook. Free, 21+.
Chicago Latino Film Festival
The Chicago Latino Film Festival runs April 4-17. Films primarily screen at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St., as well as the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St.; see the full schedule for showtimes and locations.
In Solidarity: How we win the battle for Labor's future @ Jaks Tap
Haymarket Books and Jacobin Magazine present an evening with Labor Notes founder Kim Moody to discuss his latest book, In Solidarity, and explore methods for revitalizing the present state of the US labor movement. The presentation will be followed by a conversation with Micah Uetricht, assistant editor at Jacobin Magazine and author of Strike for America. This event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Jaks Tap Restaurant Bar (901 W. Jackson). See Facebook event for full details.
Black Playwrights Festival
The ninth annual Black Playwrights Festival runs April 8-13 at the Black Ensemble Theatre, 4450 N. Clark St. Each night showcases a different playwright; opening night tonight features a reading of L. Maceo Ferris's The Price of Corn, as well as a wine and cheese reception, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 per night, or $50 for a festival pass. Call the box office at 773-769-4451.
Emmylou Harris @ the Vic
Emmylou Harris marks the 20th anniversary of Wrecking Ball with a show, along with with Daniel Lanois, Steven Nistor and Jim Wilson, at the Vic Theatre, N. Sheffield Ave., tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $65. 18+
