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Free Events At Duke This Week: Duke Farmers Market Returns

On tap this week: a visit from a graphic novelist and student films

This week's picks from the Working@Duke staff for five free things to do at Duke include free movies, farm-fresh produce at the Duke Farmers Market, a concert and more.

7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, April 23

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Director Michael Udris will screen his film, "Human Terrain," and host a question and answer session following the showing. The movie showcases the collaboration between American academics and armed services. Bryan Center Griffith Film Theater.

5 to 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 24

Journalist and graphic novelist Joe Sacco, author of "Palestine," "Footnotes in Gaza," "Safe Area Gorazde," and "The Fixer," will discuss comics and journalism. Due in June 2012, his latest major work is titled "Journalism." White Lecture Hall, room 107.

5:30 to 10 p.m., Thursday, April 26

Duke's Program in Arts of the Moving Image will host a screening of final student projects from spring semester film production courses at Duke. The event is split into two days of screenings, with the second taking place from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 27. Both days of screenings are held at the Bryan Center Griffith Film Theater.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 27

The LIVE FOR LIFE Duke Farmers Market returns to campus. The market will host a dozen farmers and vendors selling fresh produce, whole grain bread, herbs and more. Lunch vendors will include Cosmic Cantina and Salad-To-Go. Guest chef Linda Watson will cook and offer free samples of her recipe for steamed collards with lime-peanut sauce. Lawn off Research Drive between the Nanaline H. Duke and Bryan Research buildings.

8 to 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 27

The Duke Chorale, directed by Rodney Wynkoop, presents highlights from its 2011-12 season. Refreshments will be served. Mary Duke Biddle Music Building.