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Tuesday, March 19

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David Schalliol @ International Museum of Surgical Science

This evening MAS Context and the Society of Architectural Historians present a talk by David Schalliol regarding his feature-length documentary project about a community being displaced to make way for an intermodal transportation facility. The first short from the project can be viewed on GB. The event runs from 6pm-8pm and is hosted by the International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N Lake Shore Dr. There is a suggested donation of $10, wine included. More information about the event and its co-sponsrs is available via Mas Context. RSVP via eventbrite.

The Moth GrandSLAM Championship @ Park West

The Moth holds its Chicago GrandSLAM Championship tonight at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. Hear amazing true stories and vote for your favorite with your applause. Tickets are $20. Doors are at 6pm, show's at 8pm. 18+

First Tuesdays w/Mick & Ben @ Hideout

The Reader's Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky talk politics at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 6:30pm. This month their guest is Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. $5 admission online or at the door. 21+

Tuesday Funk @ Hopleaf

Tuesday Funk, the eclectic monthly reading series, returns to the Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark St., tonight at 7:30pm, with guests Jac Jemc, Clayton Smith, Karen Genelly, James Gordon, and Jonathan Eig. Eden Robins and Gapers Block editor Andrew Huff co-host. Doors open at 7:00 pm sharp -- no earlier, unfortunately, but get there as close to 7 as possible to grab a table, as the room fills up quickly. RSVP on Facebook. Free, 21+

Full Contact Karaoke @ Schubas

Watch teams of karaoke singers battle it out while being pelted by marshmallows, losing the lyrics monitor or other indignities at Full Contact Karaoke tonight at 8pm at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. It's all in the name of fundraising for the Windy City Rollers. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 21+

Pechakucha @ Martyrs'

Pechakucha returns to Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 8pm. See David Dufour, J A Ginsburg, Nathan Kipnis, Ed Keegan, Emily Carlson, John Clark, Richard Kasemsarn, Erika Harris and Rujanee Mahakanjana go through 20 slides in 20 seconds or less. Tickets are $10. 21+

Two Cookie Minimum @ Hungry Brain

Two Cookie Minimum's final show at the Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont Ave., is tonight at 9pm. Readers include zinester Dave Roche, comics artist Neil Brideau, writer Tim Jones-Yelvington and writer Oliver Hunt -- plus resident illustrator Alex Nall will share some of his favorite sketches from his Cookie Crumbs series, and host Johnny Misfit will share some of the series' highlights. $5 donation requested, and free cookies will be available. 21+

 

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