The 15th annual Chicago Humanities Festival, this year themed “Time,” runs November 4 through 14, offering dozens of lectures, readings, and discussions by an international collection of writers, artists, and scholars as well as film screenings and theatrical and musical performances. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are $5 in advance, $6 (cash only) at the door. (Tickets for some sold-out programs may become available; check at the venue 20-30 minutes before the program.) Tickets can be ordered by phone at 312-494-9509 or online at www.chfestival.org. Call 312-661-1028 for more information.
“Ladies First: In the Words of America’s First Ladies” Steppenwolf members Joan Allen, Martha Lavey, and Molly Regan portray presidential wives in this chamber theater piece, created by Curt Columbus from letters and other documentary sources. Northwestern University School of Law. 7:30 PM Sold-out.
“Annals of Revolt: 1789” Historians Suzanne Desan, David Jordan, and Jeremy Popkin consider “the lasting international legacy of the French Revolution.” Chicago Historical Society. 10 AM
“Origins of Christianity, Part I” Film screening. Jerome Prieur and Gerard Mordillat’s epic history of the Christian faith from 30 to 150 AD was originally broadcast on French television. It screens at the festival in two installments (Part II on 11/7), each lasting 260 minutes. Facets Cinematheque. 10 AM
Robert Remini (Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars) speaks on “Jackson’s Indian Policies.” Northwestern University School of Law. 11:30 AM
Audrey Niffenegger and Charles Dickinson discuss their novels The Time Traveler’s Wife and A Shortcut in Time, respectively, in a program called “Local Time.” Chicago Cultural Center. 12:30 PM Sold-out.
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“Regarding the Built Environment” Urban planning panel with Metropolitan Planning Council president MarySue Barrett, Jack Swenson of the Department of Planning and Environment, Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois director David Bahlman, architect John F. Hartray Jr., and author Kristen Schaffer (Daniel H. Burnham: Visionary Architect and Planner). National-Louis University. 1 PM
