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Thursday, November 06 2014
SAIC Visiting Artists Program: Lewis Hyde
Tonight from 6 to 7:30pm, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago hosts their visiting artists program in the Rubloff Auditorium, 230 S. Columbus Dr. Lewis Hyde is a critic, poet and translator who will be discussing his recent publications and their relations to the arts. SAIC's Visiting Art Program lectures are always free and open to the public, however, seating is first come first serve.
Solidarity & Struggle for the Rights of Domestic Workers @ Gallery 400
Arise Chicago, In These Times and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum present Solidarity & Struggle for the Rights of Domestic Workers, a panel discussion featuring attorney Sheila Bapat, author of the new book Part of the Family? Nannies, Housekeepers, Caregivers and the Battle for Domestic Workers' Rights, as well as ​domestic workers and organizers from Arise Chicago. The discussion is tonight at 6pm at UIC's Gallery 400, 400 S. Peoria St. Admission is free.
Lincoln Square Wine Stroll
Up to 45 different wines will be poured at various local business throughout Lincoln Square and Ravenswood tonight during the annual Lincoln Square Fall Wine Stroll. From 6:30pm-9:30pm, wine drinkers will meander along one of five routes in either Lincoln Square or Ravenswood for $40, or opt to do all routes for $60. Purchase tickets in advance here.
Tobias Frere-Jones @ SAIC
The Society of Typographic Arts is hosting a Q&A with Tobias Frere-Jones tonight from 6:30 to 9pm in the School of the Art Institute's Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr., following a ceremony granting him honorary membership in the STA. If you're a type nerd, you should be there. Tickets are $40.
First Nations Film & Video Festival
The First Nations Film & Video Festival runs Nov. 5-8 at various locations throughout the city. Tonight's show is at 7pm at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 Central St. in Evanston. Each screening will feature the documentary Indian 101 and a selection of shorts. Admission is free.
Taj Mahal @ Old Town School
The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., welcomes the legendary blues-fusion musician Taj Mahal tonight for two shows, at 7pm and 10pm. Tickets are $50 for either show.
Bob Odenkirk @ UP Comedy Club
Comedian Bob Odenkirk, co-creator of "Mr. Show" and now probably better known as Saul on "Breaking Bad," celebrates the release of his new book, A Load of Hooey, with shows at UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave., today and Friday. Chris Witaske, Brandon Wardell and Tom Johnson also perform standup. Doors open at 7:15pm, show's at 8 Tickets are $45 and include a copy of the book. 21+
Ina Garten @ Auditorium Theatre
The chef, author and TV personality appears for an evening of food chat with "Check, Please!" host Catherine D'Orio at Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress, 7:30pm. Tickets begin at $28.
Story Club @ Holiday Club
Story Club North Side returns to the Holiday Club, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd., tonight at 7:30pm. The theme this month is "thanks but no thanks," and featured readers include David Barish, Jill Howe and Len Joy. As always, there will be a couple open mic slots, too. Dana Norris hosts. $10 suggested donation at the door. 21+
