Join us for an evening of conversation and tomfoolery with the one and only Nick Offerman. Offerman makes his return to Chicago to discuss his newest work, Little Woodchucks, an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole family. Combining Nick’s signature wry humor with joyfully illustrated project instructions, Little Woodchucks introduces young woodworkers-to-be to the satisfaction and good, clean fun of hands-on crafting. Illinois born and bred, Nick will also share stories of coming up in the ‘90s as an actor and carpenter for theaters like Steppenwolf and the Goodman, as well as his journey to iconic roles like Ron Swanson and Bill from The Last of Us. Joining Nick on stage will be his collaborator on the book, Lee Buchanan. She spent a decade running Nick's LA woodshop, designing and building furniture, and carving a whole lot of mustache combs.

Plus, experience a live woodworking demonstration by Nick and Lee!

This event is presented in partnership with the University of Chicago Division of the Arts & Humanities and as part of the Elaine & Roger Haydock Humor Series.

• Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country’s first not-for-profit bookstore. 
• All tickets include Little Woodchucks, which you pick up at the event by showing the book voucher in your receipt. Humanist Circle member tickets do not include a book, but anyone can add a book to their cart when selecting their tickets.
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