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Illinois Libraries Present: Love & Laughs w/ Michelle Buteau

In-person watch party at the main library

2025-01-23 19:00:00 2025-01-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Illinois Libraries Present: Love & Laughs w/ Michelle Buteau Join us to watch this live Illinois Libraries Present program featuring comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. R Main Library - Lake Room

Thursday, January 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 19:00:00 2025-01-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Illinois Libraries Present: Love & Laughs w/ Michelle Buteau Join us to watch this live Illinois Libraries Present program featuring comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. R Main Library - Lake Room

Main Library

Lake Room

Join us to watch this live Illinois Libraries Present program featuring comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. R

Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows - The Circle and Barbecue Showdown, and hosts the popular podcast, Adulting. In 2024, she starred in Babes alongside fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer.

Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special, Welcome to Buteaupia, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new special, A Buteau-ful Mind, drops on Netflix December 31.

Greta Johnsen is an interviewer, podcast host, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO's Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ's Nerdette podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hour and City Cast.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

Virtual program offered at libraries across Illinois. These programs are always available virtually. Two ways to participate: In-person watch party with a virtual speaker or Zoom.

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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