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“Hamlet, this is Dr. Carl.” If what you think the world needs now is a Jungian version of Hamlet, get thee to Northwestern for the school’s ongoing archetype-laden version of the tragedy. Hamlet’s struggle, says director Ann Woodworth, is deeper than to kill or not to kill Claudius; it is based on his need to integrate his masculine and feminine sides. Accordingly, a woman plays the lead. The play closes this weekend with final shows tonight and tomorrow night at 8 and Sunday at 2. Tix are $12, $9 for faculty and staff, and $6 for students. The show’s at the Josephine Louis Theatre, 1979 South Campus Drive in Evanston. Call 708-491-7282 for reservations.
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Last year, more than 1,100 people joined together for the AIDS Pastoral Care Network’s annual Memorial Day candlelight vigil and march through Lincoln Park and Lakeview. This year, the event begins with an interfaith liturgy at Saint Clement Church, 642 W. Deming, at 6:30. It’s free. Call 334-5333 for details.
Vietnam Veterans Against the War is still going strong, and no wonder–America still has a southeast Asia problem. The group notes the country’s escalating rhetoric against North Korea, continuing high rates of joblessness and homelessness for veterans, and the fact that the U.S. still hasn’t officially recognized Vietnam. They’re holding a rally at 11 AM at the city’s Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Fountain, at Wacker and Wabash. It’s free. Call 327-5756.
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Curious about a face-lift but queasy about going under the knife? Grant Hospital is sponsoring a free lecture on nonsurgical face-lifts by dermatologist Jonith Breadon. It’s at Grant Hospital, 550 W. Webster, in dayroom 3-south, at 6:30 PM. Call 883-3777 to register.
