UPCOMING CHICAGO TRIBUNE’S ‘UNSCRIPTED’ EVENTS

An Intimate Conversation with John Waters

When: Tuesday, May 28 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.), Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave.

■ Film critic Michael Phillips will talk to director and celebrity John Waters about his upcoming book, “Mr. Know-It-All.” As auteur of the transgressive movie classics “Pink Flamingos,” “Polyester,” the original “Hairspray,” “Cry-Baby,” and “A Dirty Shame,” is one of the world’s great sophisticates, and in his new book, he serves it up raw. Following their conversation, Waters will stay to sign copies of his book and take photos with fans.

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An Intimate Conversation with Valerie Jarrett

When: Monday, June 3 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.), University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St.

■ Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief Bruce Dold will talk to Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, businesswoman, advocate for social justice about her upcoming book (“Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward”), her writing process and the stories that inspired her book. Following their conversation, Jarrett will stay to sign copies of her book.

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An Intimate Conversation with Jennifer Weiner

When: Thursday, June 20 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.), Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Ave.

■ Columnist Heidi Stevens will talk to New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner about her newest book, “Mrs. Everything,” women’s rights, sexual freedom and the changing landscape of American politics. Following their conversation, Weiner will stay to sign copies of her book.

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