1. See if classic horror movies hold up
New 400 Theater’s Scarefest 2016 kicks off today with a full week of classic horror movies that, erm, may or may not stand the test of time. Up tonight is the 1963 horror-thriller, Dementia 13. (New 400 Theater, 6746 N Sheridan Rd, 9pm. $3)
2. Explore the international film world
“Nollywood Portraits: A Radical Beauty” explores Nollywood, the Lagos, Nigeria film industry that is second only to Bollywood in terms of sheer output. Admire glamorous portraits of film stars from the bustling African film industry. (Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S Michigan Ave, 10am-5pm. Free)
3. Get personal, then laugh it off
3peat uses an audience member’s answer to a personal question to create a hysterical half-hour improv show. Dare to bare your soul for the sake of comedy? (iO Chicago, 1501 N Kingsbury St, 10pm. $5)
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