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May 16 Thu
Poetry Reading @ Seminary Co-op Bookstore
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Poetry Reading. 6-7 p.m., Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-752-4381, semcoop.com. Poets Natalie Shapero and Katia Mitova read from and discuss their work.

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Film Screening and Discussion. “Emerging Thailand: The Spirit of Small Enterprise.” @ International House, Assembly Hall
6:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Film Screening and Discussion. “Emerging Thailand: The Spirit of Small Enterprise.” 6:30-8:45 p.m., International House, Assembly Hall, 1414 E. 59th St., 773-702-5599, free. A screening of a film by the same name, preceded by a reception. U. of C. economist Robert M. Townsend will sign copies of his new book, “Chronicle from the Field: the Townsend Thai Project.” For more information, call 773-834-2240. For speciall assistance, call 773-753-2274.

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May 17 Fri
Tot Lot @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tot Lot. 9 a.m.-noon, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., info@babyphd.com, classes are $9 drop-in, $45 for a 10-session pass or $65 for a monthly pass. This class is intended for children 0-4 and their caregivers or parents to get together on a regular basis to learn, play and benefit from one another’s company.

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Tot Lot and Outdoor Playground @ Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tot Lot and Outdoor Playground. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., 773-643-4062, hpnclub.org, $9 drop-in, $45 for a 10-session pass or $65 for a monthly pass.

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Jumu’ah Prayers. @ Bond Chapel
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

Jumu’ah Prayers. 1-1:45 p.m. and 1:45-2:45 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1050 E. 59th St, 773-702-2100. Muslim Friday prayers.

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Lecture. “Envisioning Modern Portugal, Music and Nation.” @ Fulton Hall
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Lecture. “Envisioning Modern Portugal, Music and Nation.” 3:30-5:30 p.m., Fulton Hall, 5845 S. Ellis Ave., 773-702-8484, free. Salwa El-Shawan Castelo-Branco, of the New University of Lisbon, presents as part of the Music Department’s Visiting Committee Colloquium Series. Reception follows.

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Franco-German Concert: Elysée Treaty 50th Anniversary @ International House, Assembly Hall
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Franco-German Concert: Elysée Treaty 50th Anniversary. 5-6 p.m., International House, Assembly Hall, 1414 E. 59th St., 773-753-2274, free. Harpist Isabelle Olivier and violinist Mathias Tacke perform.

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Film Screening. “Invisible War.” @ First Unitarian Church
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Film Screening. “Invisible War.” 6:30 p.m., First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-324-4100, free. Featuring the 2012 film on rape in the military, with a following discussion led by a female veteran sexual assault survivor.

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Film Screening. “The Days of the Commune.” @ Logan Center, Screening Room 201
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Film Screening. “The Days of the Commune.” 7 p.m., Logan Center, Screening Room 201, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-8596, free. Featuring director Zoe Beloff’s 2013 film.

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Concert. Contempo: Tomorrow’s Music Today II @ Logan Center, Performance Hall 074
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Concert. Contempo: Tomorrow’s Music Today II. 7:30 p.m., Logan Center, Performance Hall 074, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-8068, free.

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May 18 Sat
Art in Action @ Logan Center, Courtyard
10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Art in Action. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Logan Center, Courtyard, 915 E. 60th St., 773-702-2787, free. Featuring performances and workshops by Phinix Dance Crew, Latinas Progresando, Young Chicago Authors, and the South Side Free Music Program. Free lunch provided.

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Lego Architects @ Robie House
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lego Architects. 10 a.m.-noon, Robie House, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., 312-994-4000, gowright.org, $5 per child, free for accompanying adults. Kids ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult) use Legos to create 3D model of a floor plan design. Visit gowright.org to buy tickets. Advance tickets required.

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Performance and Discussion: Neuebody Research @ Hyde Park Art Center
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Performance and Discussion: Neuebody Research. 3-5 p.m., Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., 773-324-5520, hydeparkart.org. Lee Blalock’s performance, “Notation for Neue Movement Fidelity, No.1,” will make its debut as part of her solo exhibition at the Hyde Park Art Center, “Neue.”

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Adult Book Discussion @ Blackstone Library
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Adult Book Discussion. 6 p.m., Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-0511. Participants will discuss Charlotte Rogan’s “The Lifeboat.”

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