Ladies Who Lit & The Art Idiot Present a Screening of ALMOST FAMOUS at UIMA

Schedule

Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago, IL

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An after-hours screening of ALMOST FAMOUS within UIMA's current exhibition, L.A. WOMAN, an Irene Antonovych memorial exhibition.
About this Event

Ladies Who Lit and The Art Idiot are excited to present a screening of the award-winning film Almost Famous (2000), directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Kate Hudson as Penny Lane, leader of the Band Aids, Stillwater's muse and manager, and a style icon both on and off the silver screen.

This screening is presented in partnership with the Ukrainiain Institute of Modern Art on the occassion of their current exhibition, L.A. Woman, a memorial which suveys the extraordinary life and multifaceted career of model, actress, artist, curator, and documentary filmmaker Irene Antonovych.

Attendees are invited to attend an after-hours private viewing of L.A. Woman before it closes on Sunday, May 10 prior to the film's start time at 7pm.

Your ticket includes:

  • After-hours admission to UIMA beginning at 6pm
  • Large-format screening of Almost Famous at 7pm
  • Free beer and water generously provided by UIMA
  • A takeaway "mini mag" of suggested reading, watching and listening that will further the themes presentedin the dual-viewing and screening of L.A. Woman and Almost Famous

Wine, popcorn and candy will additionally be available for purchase.


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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open

Info: Doors open. L.A. WOMAN on view. Self-guided exploration of the gallery. Concessions available for purchase upon arrival.


πŸ•‘: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Showtime

Info: Screening of Almost Famous. Your seat is guaranteed but it's location is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.


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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States

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