Chicago Events

FILM & DISCUSSION

White Light Black Rain, a new HBO documentary about the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, will be screened at the Gene Siskel Film Center with a Q & A featuring director Steven Okazaki and a panel including the navigator of the Enola Gay.
Tuesday, July 31. Reception at 5:30 pm. Screening starts at 6:30 pm.
Reservations required. RSVP to: 1-888-845-3680


DANCE – BUTOH

Butoh dancer Natsu Nakajima will be holding a workshop and two free events. “She been a primal force in butoh since the 1960's and continues to hold dynamic presence through her teaching, solo work, and company, Mutekisha.”

WORKSHOP: 3-day, 15 hr. Sept. 1,2,3 (Labor Day weekend) 11AM-4PM,
$175 until Aug. 25 ($225 after) Register with $75 deposit.
The Spareroom, Chicago - 4100 W. Grand Ave., 2nd flr. (near North and Pulaski) Contact Nicole 773/387-8418, info@blushingpoppy.org

Free public events:
Artist talk
Tuesday, Sept. 4th 7-9PM, Silverspace Studio - 1474 N. Milwaukee Ave., 3rd fl. No reservations required.

Butoh Class
Wednesday, Sept. 5th 6-9PM, Silverspace Studio. Reservations required. Contact Nicole 773/387-8418, info@blushingpoppy.org


PICNIC

Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) Resettlers’ Picnic
“The old-fashioned community picnic brings together all segments and generations of the Japanese American community and their friends. Burgers, hot dogs and soft drinks will supplement the BYO obento (food) and beer (alcohol allowed, just no glasses, glass containers or bottles). Games and prizes for the children and contests for the adults will be held.”
Saturday, August 4. LaBagh Woods Grove #1, entrance on Cicero just north of Foster, Chicago. Free Admission