Pencil This In

By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on Aug 26, 2011 5:20PM

Film

Before Greta Garbo achieved legendary status as a recluse, she was one of the greats of the silent screen. Tonight's closing film of the Silent Film Society of Chicago's "Silent Summer" film series showcases the starpower Garbo possessed with a screening of The Mysterious Lady. garbo stars as a Russian spy who falls for a a military officer and begins turning on her handlers. (Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee, 8 p.m., $12)

Cooking Demonstration

Public House chef David Blonsky is hosting a free cooking demonstration at Kenmore Live Studio 7 p.m. tonight. Blonsky will demonstrate some of the restaurant’s favorite dishes that incorporate tantalizing twists like beer-infused dishes, housemade sauces and rubs, flights and bites, food and beer pairings, to replicate at home for the perfect backyard date night. (678 N. Wells St.)

Music

A reminder: newly named Peruvian Minister of Culture Susana Baca comes to Mayne Stage tomorrow night for two shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. You must go see her.

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