Half-Baked Stories About My Dead Mom: Ira Glass and Etgar Keret Don’t Mince Words

Monday, October 5, 2026•7:30 PM

Etgar Keret shares tiny stories that capture different sides of his complicated mother, Orna Keret, who was both vengeful and loving. The event is presented by ACTC & Chicago Humanities Festival.

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About Athenaeum Theatre

This nonprofit center serves as a hub for culture and community in the Lakeview district, focusing on thought and the arts.story_potoo

2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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