Apr 26 Friday
It’s the Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour—a night of stand-up comedy featuring some of the funniest panelists from Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
Wait Wait’s panelists are incredible — some of the most hilarious and insightful people in the country. You’ve heard them answering questions on Wait Wait—subject to FCC limitations. Here’s a chance to enjoy a full evening of their unfiltered stand-up comedy.
Featuring Panelists Alonzo Bodden, Maeve Higgins, Hari Kondabolu and Emmy Blotnick!
Apr 28 Sunday
Hamilton professors Jason Cieply and Scott MacDonald present Sergei Loznitsa’s State Funeral (2019, 135 minutes).
Upon the death of Josef Stalin in March of 1953, the USSR produced The Great Farewell. Shot in the Soviet Union and beyond, the film culminated with the dictator’s colossal Red Square funeral. This Soviet tribute to Stalin was almost immediately suppressed and for many years was rarely seen.
In early 2019, with the help of Russian archives, Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa produced his own version of the funeral footage. Loznitsa’s film simultaneously honors the cinematographers who shot the film’s remarkable footage and undercuts The Great Farewell’s attempt to portray Stalin as history’s greatest leader.
Dec 28 Saturday
It's a Muppet Double Feature! We will watch A Muppet's Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island!
Popcorn and hot chocolate will be served. Registration is required - Visit nopl.org/events to register.