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October 18, Al Weiwei: The Fake Case
The Folsom Film Society presents this documentary about activist Ai Weiwei and his battle against the Chinese government. The film, directed by Danish filmmaker Andreas Johnsen, chronicles Weiwei's access to secrets that find him placed in solitary confinement and, ultimately, under house arrest with police agents and cameras following his every move. What information could he have that would make authorities want to wage a lawsuit against him? Free, 1 p.m. Sunday, October 18; Folsom Public Library, 411 Stafford Street in Folsom; http://thefakecase.com.
Sacramento-born graphic novelist Adrian Tomine's new collection of short stories examine self-esteem, parental dynamics and bullying.
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Artist Lucy Puls and curator Dean Beard discuss the Lucy Puls: [just you] exhibit at Verge Center for the Arts on Thursday, October 22.
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Is it a smartphone? No, it's a slab of black plastic.
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Author Stephen Jenkinson will be at Time Tested Books October 9 through October 11 to discuss the process of grief with death and dying.
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Celebrate the LGBTQ community this weekend with the 24th annual Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and the unveiling of the rainbow crosswalks in Lavender Heights.
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