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What Makes Us Human? With a mission to make the humanities a vital and vibrant ingredient of daily life in Chicago, the annual Chicago Humanities Festival offers a citywide buffet of lectures, panel discussions, readings, and performances, all centered on this year’s theme of “ANIMAL: What Makes Us Human?” This weekend marks the last few days of the festival, with a lineup that includes more than a few particularly noteworthy gems to consider. (For more information on the Chicago Humanities Festival, including a complete list of this weekend’s programs, dates and times, call 312.661.1028 or visit chicagohumanities.org.) Fri.: Rainpan 43: Elephant Room IIn this candy-colored love letter to the world of magic, three deluded illusionists are living their off-center lives by sleight of hand.
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Sat.: Martina Navratilova In a rare Chicago appearance, one of the world’s true greats, a champion on and courageous activist off the court, will talk about how the human athletic animal can change and adapt over time.
Sun.: Rick Bayless As chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and TV personality, Rick Bayless has many talents. But it’s his influence on Mexican cuisine, elevating it from humble taqueria fare to exquisite elegance