WED 9/19
Model behavior
Can you strike a pose like there’s nothing to it? Do you live for fall fashion guides? Models and wannabes: Strut your stuff at a casting call for Bravo’s new reality TV show, “Make Me a Supermodel.” The show, set in New York City, features a cast of hopefuls who live together for 12 weeks while vying to be the next big thing. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday (women) and Thursday (men). Free. Application: bravotv.com/casting. Manor, 642 N. Clark St.
Buck up
Who says you can’t get any bang for a buck these days? The Third Coast International Audio Festival presents the “Dollar Storeys” audio celebration with guest Jonathan Messinger of The Dollar Store show (first Friday of every month at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.). Hear short stories about “evocative crap” from Dollar Store contributors, plus score door prizes from a local dollar store. 7 p.m. $1. Steppenwolf Theatre Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St. 312-948-4682.
Livin’ like a refugee
If you thought condos were growing out of control in Chicago, wait till you see what’s sprouted up in Grant Park’s Butler Field. The new exhibit “A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City” highlights the plight of refugees around the world on the site of a mock camp. Stop by and learn how aid workers build shelter, find food and water, and provide health care to those in need. 9 a.m. through Sunday. Free. Butler Field in Grant Park, 100 S. Lake Shore Drive. 800-490-0773.
THU 9/20
Jam and toast
Real women have curves. Reel women have Cinejam 2007. Presented in conjunction with the fifth annual EstroJam festival of music and culture, the film fest showcases works by female filmmakers from around the globe. See short works, animation and music videos, then hang out with the artists over cocktails and snacks before heading to nearby Double Door for a 9 p.m. rock ‘n’ roll EstroJam show. 7:30 p.m. Debonair Social Club, 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-7990. Tickets online: estrojam.org.
Love story
Has your budding summer romance matured into a noxious weed? Put it all into perspective with the help of playwright and filmmaker Neil LaBute. Profiles Theatre stages his dark comedy “Some Girl(s),” the story of a soon-to-be-betrothed man who embarks on a cross-country journey to make amends with five former girlfriends. 8 p.m. Through Oct. 28. $25-$30. Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. 773-549-1815.
FRI 9/21
Light it up
The days are getting shorter anyway, so why not kick off your weekend at After Dark? The Art Institute of Chicago’s new quarterly series showcases museum exhibits to DJ beats. For the opening event, see light-box photography by Jeff Wall (on exhibit through Sunday) and a theater installation by local group Collaboraction. Cash bar. 6 p.m. $15-$20. 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-575-8000.
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