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Thursday, April 25
Lawyer and best-selling author Scott Turow speaks on authors' rights in the digital age tonight at 6pm at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. He'll sign books afterward. The free talk is presented by the Society of Midland Authors.
The Chicago Film Archives presents WDRV DJ Greg Easterling in its latest edition of CFA Crashers tonight at 6pm at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Easterling will discuss his career and show a collection of 16mm films of rock and blues performances from the CFA, including a couple of Beatles clips. Admission is $5. 21+
David Lynch: Meditation, Creativity, Peace, a documentary of the filmmaker's creative process and his interest in and practice of Transcendental Meditation, screens tonight at 7:30pm at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St. Tickets are free but required.