By Cara Jepsen
SATURDAY 31
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Originally begun by officers two decades ago as a way to teach kids about careers in law enforcement and the legal system, the 25th District’s Police Explorers program nowadays also serves as an alternative to gang-banging. Interspersed with the lectures about drugs are demonstrations on fingerprinting and self-defense and excursions to miniature golf courses and water slides. Today the group will hold a car wash to help finance future events. It’s from 9 to noon at 5555 W. Grand. It’ll set you back $3 per car. Call 746-5090.
Though each hour-long film in Krzysztof Kieslowski’s stunning ten-part Decalogue series loosely addresses one of the Ten Commandments, the films don’t have to be seen in sequence to be appreciated. The Film Center, Art Institute, Columbus Drive at Jackson, will show parts three and four at 3:45 and parts five and six at 6; parts seven and eight screen Tuesday at 6, and parts nine and ten Thursday at 6. Admission is $6. Call 443-3737.
Today is the final day of the African Festival of the Arts, a giant, six-pavilion celebration of the culture and history of Africa. The event includes films, folk art, food, history displays, fashion shows, children’s activities, and an authentic re-creation of an African village marketplace. The Muntu dance troupe, Haiti’s Boukan Ginen, Steppin’ Out, and the all-female jazz ensemble Samana will also perform. It’s from 11 to 10 today at the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place. Tickets are $5, $3 for children and seniors. Call 955-2787.
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