We see you crawling out of hibernation, Chicago. If you're looking for something compelling to get you out of the house this spring (not that you need an excuse), we have just the thing: free tickets to Chicago Humanities Festival. And with a roster of all-star guests, you'll want to act fast. We're giving away two tickets to each of the following events:
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant: This sold-out event is a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Option B co-authors Sandberg and Grant in conversation with Ariel Investments president Mellody Hobson. The book itself focuses on moving past life's toughest setbacks and building resilience for what's ahead. You know Sandberg, of course, as the chief operating officer at Facebook and best-selling author of Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead. Grant is her friend and a psychologist who offered research and professional insight for the book. Sandberg and Grant will appear in conversation with Hobson on April 28 at 5:30pm.
Marie Kondo: If you've felt the urge to revamp your home (and entire life) in the last year or so, chances are you've come across Kondo's best-selling books The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Spark Joy. If you're an admirer of her work or just want to get motivated for spring cleaning season, Kondo will be discussing her famed KonMari Method at CHF. Plus, fangirls and boys will want to stay after for a book signing. Kondo will appear at the Harris Theater on April 28 at 7:30pm.
John Waters: You've seen his movies (Hairspray, Pink Flamingos and Cry-Baby), now catch the director in conversation with Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones. They'll be discussing Waters's latest book, Make Trouble, which encourages young people to be nosy and, of course, cause some ruckus. Don't mind if we do. Waters will appear in discussion with Jones at the Studebaker Theater on April 30 at 4pm.
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