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Saturday, April 04 2015
Chicago Quarter Marathon @ Soldier Field
Put on your running shoes and register for Chicago's Quarter Marathon starting outside Soldier Field at 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. The $60.25 registration fee includes an official embroidered royal blue quarter-zip technical shirt, performances by Shurz High School Marching Band and Steinmetz College Prep Marching Band, post-marathon celebration treats and, for the first time ever, all participants will receive a finisher's medal. The official start time is 9:15am, so don't be late!
Wizard of Oz @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents Easter weekend screenings of The Wizard of Oz. The screenings will feature a costume contest, so put on your ruby slippers for this event! The fun begins at 1:30pm on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Full details at the Music Box site. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Nelson Algren doc @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a screening of the 2015 documentary NElson Algren: The End Is Nothing, The Road Is All at 3:00pm this afternoon. One of the co-directors of the film, Denis Mueller, will be in attendance for this screening. See the Film Center site for full details and advance tickets. Film Center: 164 North State Street. Box office: (312) 846-2085.
Imaginary Landscapes Opening Reception @ Chicago Urban Art Society
Lisa Alvarado, Robert Burnier, Assaf Evron and Caroline Kent are the featured artists in the exhibition, Imaginary Landscapes opening at the Chicago Urban Art Society, Satellite Space. Curated by Allison Glenn, the exhibition raises questions concerning physical space, time and memory. The opening reception begins at 6 PM and is located at 2233 S. Throop St., 4th floor.
Monty Python's Life of Brian @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre celebrates Easter Sunday with a midnight screening of Monty Python's Life of Brian. Be an individual and attend the screening! Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
