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Monday, October 12 2015
The Gleaners & I @ Black Cinema House
The University of Chicago and Rebuild Foundation present the Gleaners and I: an Evening with Agnès Varda, tonight at Black Cinema House, 7200 S. Kimbark Ave. The French filmmaker will be in attendance for a screening of her film, The Gleaners and I, followed by a conversation moderated by Jacqueline Stewart. The screening begins at 7pm. Reservations are now full, but a waiting list will be available at the door beginning at 6:30pm. Free.
Movie Monday @ The Drake
The first Movie Monday hosted by The Drake, 140 E. Walton Pl., features The Gorilla (1939) tonight at 7pm. The themed menu and popcorn are available with the purchase of any beverage. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended.
DIIV @ Thalia Hall
Brooklyn-based DIIV headlines Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport Ave., tonight, with No Joy and Sunflower Bean opening. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door, with $23 balcony seats available. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9. 17+
