June 27: Entertainment Briefs

Town Talkers

Thursday: The American Shorts Reading Series will examine the topic of "Sex." Featured readers are Michelle de la Reza and Peter Kope of Attack Theatre reading "The Kugelmass Episode" by Woody Allen and singer Christiane D. reading "Secretary" by Mary Gaitskill. Pittsburgh Filmmakers will present a sampling of vintage sex shorts circa 1940. Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Shadyside, 7:30 p.m. $4 (blankets and picnics encouraged). 412-578-2464.

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