Events
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07 / 22
End: 1:00 am
Start: 07/22/2006 - 1:00am
End: 07/23/2006 - 1:00am
Information about the 2006 Garden Walk on July 22nd and 23rd Coming Soon... Welcome to the 38th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, sponsored by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA), a non-profit community organization. The "Summer's Best Festival" features self-guided tours of more than 100 Gardens, a Garden Center, guided Architectural Tours, live entertainment by some of Chicago's and North America's finest bands, food and drink, activities for children at the Kids Corner, and a great Silent Auction. Start: 1:00 am
NADA's Outdoor Nationals NADA Tournament Friday, July 21, 2006 http://www.dodgeballusa.com/events.php Start: 1:00 am
Route 66 Raceway will once again host the popular Team Demolition Derby. Team-Style Demo Derby Racing: Team demo style racing is fast and catastrophic, with 50 mph head-on collisions, heavy side swipes and cars totaled in just one hit. Team demo always has eight teams. Each team has four cars, squaring off two teams at a time, in a round-robin until there's a winner. To win the evening's event, the team must win three rounds. The one-of-a-kind Team Demolition Derby will have four events at Route 66 Raceway with the fourth event serving as the Finals. Team Demos are a Saturday night favorite for fans who want to see an adrenaline pumping two hour spectacular where eight pro teams face off in what can only be described as roller derby with automobiles. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
3rd Annual Veggie Bike and Dine The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and EarthSave Chicago partner with local vegan-friendly restaurants to organize and promote Veggie Bike and Dine initiatives. Featured in publications such as the Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago and in the city of Chicago’s Bike Chicago campaign, Veggie Bike and Dine showcases conscious dining at locally owned restaurants and the diversity of Chicago neighborhoods and the surrounding suburbs. Participating restaurants: The event emphasizes the ease of getting around on bicycle, while encouraging people to eat a conscious diet at locally owned restaurants. Veggie Bike and Dine is also part of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s 2006 Top 10 Initiative to expand activities which elevate bicycling within our culture by celebrating bicycling’s vital relationship to food, shopping, entertainment, work, recreation and daily life. For more information, subscribe to the Veggie Bike. Start: 8:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (PG) co-sponsored by Friends of Holstein Park Date: 07/22/06 | ||
07 / 23
End: 1:00 am
Start: 07/22/2006 - 1:00am
End: 07/23/2006 - 1:00am
Information about the 2006 Garden Walk on July 22nd and 23rd Coming Soon... Welcome to the 38th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, sponsored by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA), a non-profit community organization. The "Summer's Best Festival" features self-guided tours of more than 100 Gardens, a Garden Center, guided Architectural Tours, live entertainment by some of Chicago's and North America's finest bands, food and drink, activities for children at the Kids Corner, and a great Silent Auction. Start: 2:30 pm
Kane County Fair Demolition Derby Kane County Fairgrounds Features carnival rides, farm animals, food vendors and live music by Trace Adkins. Schedule of events: Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Jul. 19: noon - 11 p.m. Price: $6-$20; free for kids under 5; free for seniors on Wednesday | ||
07 / 24
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07 / 25
Start: 8:49 pm
Tuesday, July 25, 2006, 8:49pm Bringing Up Baby The City of Chicago presents the 7th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. View seven weeks of classic films every Tuesday evening beginning July 18 through August 29, presented by ComEd, An Exelon Company, The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Now considered a Chicago tradition, this one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience includes a gigantic screen (50' x 34') and a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset (see show times below) in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of sponsors. For Your Convenience Sorry, no dogs are allowed at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival because crowds are stressful to animals, even the most peaceful pup can become aggressive under these conditions. Love your pets by leaving them at home! A special thanks to our sponsors, the Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago Magazine, WNUA - 95.5, and the Chicago Transit Authority. The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival honors the work of film critic Gene Siskel. | ||
07 / 26
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07 / 27
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
“The Impact of Asian Immigration to Chicago on the City’s Contemporary Art” Panelists: Moderated by: email: info@caconline.org The Chicago Artists’ Coalition is proud to present five innovative panel discussions about the contributions that Chicago’s many ethnic groups have made to the city’s contemporary art. Through historical analysis, curators, art historians, and artists representing the four major population groups of Chicago (African-American, Latino, European, and Asian) will provide interesting perspectives on the development of Chicago’s cultural community. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly, and will be hosted by various institutions throughout the city. Admission is $5 per person to each panel, or $15 to all five. To prepay for the whole series, please call the CAC office at 312-781-0040. Refreshments will be available at each lecture. Space is limited, so reserve your space today! | ||
07 / 28
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07 / 29
Start: 1:00 am
Venetian Night is the cities longest running summer festival taking place on Chicago's picturesque lakefront featuring a lighted boat parade, live musical talent and the largest fireworks show of the summer. Start: 8:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm
March of the Penguins (G) Date: 07/29/06 | ||
07 / 30
Start: 1:00 am
Host Club: Shred :30, Phat Trick and Routines EXHIBITIONS complete with "fake" judges. We're going to have fun with this. We are also hosting an "interactive" area that will let people try out footbag. A fun afternoon in the city. Contact: | ||
07 / 31
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08 / 1
Start: 8:41 pm
Tuesday, August 1, 2006, 8:41pm High Noon The City of Chicago presents the 7th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. View seven weeks of classic films every Tuesday evening beginning July 18 through August 29, presented by ComEd, An Exelon Company, The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Now considered a Chicago tradition, this one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience includes a gigantic screen (50' x 34') and a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset (see show times below) in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of sponsors. For Your Convenience Sorry, no dogs are allowed at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival because crowds are stressful to animals, even the most peaceful pup can become aggressive under these conditions. Love your pets by leaving them at home! A special thanks to our sponsors, the Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago Magazine, WNUA - 95.5, and the Chicago Transit Authority. The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival honors the work of film critic Gene Siskel. | ||
08 / 2
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08 / 3
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/03/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/06/2006 - 1:00am
August 3-6, 2006 Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
"Connecting Chicago’s Audiences with Ethnic Institutions" Discussion will focus on ways to integrate audiences from diverse backgrounds into ethnic specific programming, as well as creative ways of integrating the cultural and artistic contributions of ethnic populations into mainstream culture. Panelists: Adrienne Kochman Ph.D. Art Historian, Indiana University Northwest email: info@caconline.org The Chicago Artists’ Coalition is proud to present five innovative panel discussions about the contributions that Chicago’s many ethnic groups have made to the city’s contemporary art. Through historical analysis, curators, art historians, and artists representing the four major population groups of Chicago (African-American, Latino, European, and Asian) will provide interesting perspectives on the development of Chicago’s cultural community. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly, and will be hosted by various institutions throughout the city. Admission is $5 per person to each panel, or $15 to all five. To prepay for the whole series, please call the CAC office at 312-781-0040. Refreshments will be available at each lecture. Space is limited, so reserve your space today! | ||
08 / 4
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/03/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/06/2006 - 1:00am
August 3-6, 2006 Start: 7:00 pm
Badger State Tractor Pull/Truck including Tractor and Truck Pull on Thursday evening August 4, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Grandstand admission: http://www.oglecountyfair.com/html/showsthu.html | ||
08 / 5
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/03/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/06/2006 - 1:00am
August 3-6, 2006 End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/05/2006 - 12:00am
End: 08/11/2006 - 11:59pm
Around Illinois Back Roads Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour. The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided. Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders. For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org Start: 1:00 am
Second Annual Lincoln Square Garden Walk Saturday, August 5, 2006 Giddings Plaza at 4731 North Lincoln Avenue All profits will be donated to the Greening of Ravenswood. Start: 7:00 pm
Big Hat Rodeo will be performing on Friday night August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Prior Registration Necessary, you may only register by calling 1-800-639-9002 between Grandstand admission: http://www.oglecountyfair.com/html/showsfri.html | ||
08 / 6
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/03/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/06/2006 - 1:00am
August 3-6, 2006 End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/05/2006 - 12:00am
End: 08/11/2006 - 11:59pm
Around Illinois Back Roads Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour. The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided. Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders. For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org Start: 7:30 pm
X-Treme Freestyle Moto-X Show & 'BC3' Acappella Singing Show One show only at 7:30 pm Grandstand admission: | ||
08 / 7
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/05/2006 - 12:00am
End: 08/11/2006 - 11:59pm
Around Illinois Back Roads Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour. The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided. Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders. For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org | ||
08 / 8
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/05/2006 - 12:00am
End: 08/11/2006 - 11:59pm
Around Illinois Back Roads Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour. The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided. Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders. For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org Start: 8:32 pm
Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 8:32pm American Graffiti The City of Chicago presents the 7th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. View seven weeks of classic films every Tuesday evening beginning July 18 through August 29, presented by ComEd, An Exelon Company, The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Now considered a Chicago tradition, this one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience includes a gigantic screen (50' x 34') and a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset (see show times below) in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of sponsors. For Your Convenience Sorry, no dogs are allowed at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival because crowds are stressful to animals, even the most peaceful pup can become aggressive under these conditions. Love your pets by leaving them at home! A special thanks to our sponsors, the Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago Magazine, WNUA - 95.5, and the Chicago Transit Authority. The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival honors the work of film critic Gene Siskel. | ||
08 / 9
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/05/2006 - 12:00am
End: 08/11/2006 - 11:59pm
Around Illinois Back Roads Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour. The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided. Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders. For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org | ||
08 / 10
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/05/2006 - 12:00am
End: 08/11/2006 - 11:59pm
Around Illinois Back Roads Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour. The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided. Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders. For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org | ||
08 / 11
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 08/05/2006 - 12:00am
End: 08/11/2006 - 11:59pm
Around Illinois Back Roads Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour. The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided. Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders. For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org | ||
08 / 12
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08 / 13
Start: 1:00 am
Windy City Rollers (Roller Derby) Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Lincoln Square Classic Car Show & Pinewood Derby Sunday, August 13, 2006 Corus Bank's and McDonald's parking lots at 4800 North Western Avenue For lovers of antique, classic and hot rod cars. Enjoy the fun, food and live entertainment. | ||
08 / 14
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08 / 15
Start: 8:22 pm
Tuesday, August 15, 2006, 8:22pm The Apartment The City of Chicago presents the 7th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. View seven weeks of classic films every Tuesday evening beginning July 18 through August 29, presented by ComEd, An Exelon Company, The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Now considered a Chicago tradition, this one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience includes a gigantic screen (50' x 34') and a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset (see show times below) in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of sponsors. For Your Convenience Sorry, no dogs are allowed at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival because crowds are stressful to animals, even the most peaceful pup can become aggressive under these conditions. Love your pets by leaving them at home! A special thanks to our sponsors, the Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago Magazine, WNUA - 95.5, and the Chicago Transit Authority. The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival honors the work of film critic Gene Siskel. | ||
08 / 16
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08 / 17
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08 / 18
Start: 7:00 pm
Friday, August 18, 7pm - Monthly Open Haus "Stammtisch" DANK Haus 4740 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 Everyone is invited to DANK Chicago's Open Haus and Stammtisch. Come by at 7pm for beer, brats, and a breathtaking view of our beautiful city from the Skyline Lounge on the sixth floor of the Historic DANK-HAUS. Meet your friends and make some new ones at Lincoln Square's friendliest venue! FREE admission! For more information, call 773.561.9181 or dank@dankhaus.com | ||
08 / 19
Start: 1:00 am
Route 66 Raceway will once again host the popular Team Demolition Derby. Team-Style Demo Derby Racing: Team demo style racing is fast and catastrophic, with 50 mph head-on collisions, heavy side swipes and cars totaled in just one hit. Team demo always has eight teams. Each team has four cars, squaring off two teams at a time, in a round-robin until there's a winner. To win the evening's event, the team must win three rounds. The one-of-a-kind Team Demolition Derby will have four events at Route 66 Raceway with the fourth event serving as the Finals. Team Demos are a Saturday night favorite for fans who want to see an adrenaline pumping two hour spectacular where eight pro teams face off in what can only be described as roller derby with automobiles. End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/19/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/20/2006 - 1:00am
Along the lakefront centered at North Ave. Beach This show is the oldest and largest free admission air exhibition of its kind in the U.S. and features civilian and military aircrafts and watercrafts. Spectators will watch in amazement as planes navigate around the city and watercrafts splash across the lakefront. | ||
08 / 20
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/19/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/20/2006 - 1:00am
Along the lakefront centered at North Ave. Beach This show is the oldest and largest free admission air exhibition of its kind in the U.S. and features civilian and military aircrafts and watercrafts. Spectators will watch in amazement as planes navigate around the city and watercrafts splash across the lakefront. | ||
08 / 21
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08 / 22
Start: 8:11 pm
Tuesday, August 22, 2006, 8:11pm On the Waterfront The City of Chicago presents the 7th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. View seven weeks of classic films every Tuesday evening beginning July 18 through August 29, presented by ComEd, An Exelon Company, The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Now considered a Chicago tradition, this one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience includes a gigantic screen (50' x 34') and a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset (see show times below) in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of sponsors. For Your Convenience Sorry, no dogs are allowed at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival because crowds are stressful to animals, even the most peaceful pup can become aggressive under these conditions. Love your pets by leaving them at home! A special thanks to our sponsors, the Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago Magazine, WNUA - 95.5, and the Chicago Transit Authority. The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival honors the work of film critic Gene Siskel. | ||
08 / 23
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08 / 24
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08 / 25
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08 / 26
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/26/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/27/2006 - 1:00am
The sizzling sounds of Latin music fill the air with national performers from around the world including merengue, salsa, tropical, cumbias, ballads, ranchero and mariachi. Traditional food, jewelry and clothing vendors will also be on-site. | ||
08 / 27
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/26/2006 - 1:00am
End: 08/27/2006 - 1:00am
The sizzling sounds of Latin music fill the air with national performers from around the world including merengue, salsa, tropical, cumbias, ballads, ranchero and mariachi. Traditional food, jewelry and clothing vendors will also be on-site. | ||
08 / 28
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08 / 29
Start: 7:59 pm
Tuesday, August 29, 2006, 7:59pm Ferris Bueller's Day Off The City of Chicago presents the 7th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. View seven weeks of classic films every Tuesday evening beginning July 18 through August 29, presented by ComEd, An Exelon Company, The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Now considered a Chicago tradition, this one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience includes a gigantic screen (50' x 34') and a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset (see show times below) in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of sponsors. For Your Convenience Sorry, no dogs are allowed at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival because crowds are stressful to animals, even the most peaceful pup can become aggressive under these conditions. Love your pets by leaving them at home! A special thanks to our sponsors, the Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago Magazine, WNUA - 95.5, and the Chicago Transit Authority. The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival honors the work of film critic Gene Siskel. | ||
08 / 30
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08 / 31
Start: 1:00 am
Start: 08/31/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/03/2006 - 1:00am
This weekend will be filled with prestigious jazz groups from the local confines of Chicago to the international level. Performances will take place at the Petrillo Music Shell Stage, the Jazz and Family Heritage stage and the Jazz on Jackson stage. | ||
09 / 1
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/31/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/03/2006 - 1:00am
This weekend will be filled with prestigious jazz groups from the local confines of Chicago to the international level. Performances will take place at the Petrillo Music Shell Stage, the Jazz and Family Heritage stage and the Jazz on Jackson stage. | ||
09 / 2
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/31/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/03/2006 - 1:00am
This weekend will be filled with prestigious jazz groups from the local confines of Chicago to the international level. Performances will take place at the Petrillo Music Shell Stage, the Jazz and Family Heritage stage and the Jazz on Jackson stage. End: 11:59 pm
Start: 09/02/2006 - 12:00am
End: 09/03/2006 - 11:59pm
Rolling on the River Sample the good life during Rolling on the River Sept. 2-3 in Yorkville and experience outdoor fun while camping on site near the Fox River. Highlights include cycling events for all skill levels, a post ride celebration, an expo and demonstrations, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and Nordic walking demonstrations. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund, Prairie Rivers Network and Illinois Stewardship Alliance 2006. For more information, visit www.rollingriverride.com, or call Marise Robbins-Forbes (217) 429-1870. | ||
09 / 3
End: 1:00 am
Start: 08/31/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/03/2006 - 1:00am
This weekend will be filled with prestigious jazz groups from the local confines of Chicago to the international level. Performances will take place at the Petrillo Music Shell Stage, the Jazz and Family Heritage stage and the Jazz on Jackson stage. End: 11:59 pm
Start: 09/02/2006 - 12:00am
End: 09/03/2006 - 11:59pm
Rolling on the River Sample the good life during Rolling on the River Sept. 2-3 in Yorkville and experience outdoor fun while camping on site near the Fox River. Highlights include cycling events for all skill levels, a post ride celebration, an expo and demonstrations, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and Nordic walking demonstrations. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund, Prairie Rivers Network and Illinois Stewardship Alliance 2006. For more information, visit www.rollingriverride.com, or call Marise Robbins-Forbes (217) 429-1870. | ||
09 / 4
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09 / 5
Start: 6:00 pm
AIGA Small Talk IV 6:00 pm | ||
09 / 6
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09 / 7
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09 / 8
End: 1:00 am
Start: 09/08/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/10/2006 - 1:00am
German-American Fest Friday, September 8, 2006 Lincoln, Leland & Western Avenues This event is organized by the German Day Association in cooperation with the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce. Please contact the German Day Association directly at 847.647.9522 for additional information about this event. | ||
09 / 9
End: 1:00 am
Start: 09/08/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/10/2006 - 1:00am
German-American Fest Friday, September 8, 2006 Lincoln, Leland & Western Avenues This event is organized by the German Day Association in cooperation with the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce. Please contact the German Day Association directly at 847.647.9522 for additional information about this event. Start: 1:00 am
2006 ARCA/IRL Weekend * September 9, 2006: SK Hand Tool 200 [ARCA RE/MAX Series] (200 Miles) | ||
09 / 10
End: 1:00 am
Start: 09/08/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/10/2006 - 1:00am
German-American Fest Friday, September 8, 2006 Lincoln, Leland & Western Avenues This event is organized by the German Day Association in cooperation with the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce. Please contact the German Day Association directly at 847.647.9522 for additional information about this event. Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:59 pm
Wheelmen’s 36th Anniversary Harmon Hundred Join the Wheeling Wheelmen Sept. 10, 2006, for a non-competitive bike ride through the backroads of southern Wisconsin on the 36th Anniversary Harmon Hundred. The ride starts and ends at Wilmot Union High School, 11112 308th Avenue, Wilmot, Wis. Adults pay $15 before Sept. 2, and $20 thereafter. Children 12 and under pay $5. For more information, please call (847) 520-5010 or visit www.wheelmen.com Start: 1:00 am
Windy City Rollers (Roller Derby) | ||
09 / 11
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09 / 12
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09 / 13
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09 / 14
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09 / 15
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
As a thank you to the many residents who supported the Rockwell businesses during the CTA Rockwell Station closure, please come out tomorrow night, Friday, September 15th, and join us for Rockin' on Rockwell 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free Entry, Live Music, Children's Activities, Prize Raffle, Buy a Beer and Burger at Rockwell's Outdoor Grill. Bring Your Own Lawn Chair! In cooperation with Alderman Gene Schulter, Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce, Greater Rockwell Organization and the Rockwell Businesses: Bloom Yoga Studio, Scents and Sensibility, Ruff Haus Pets, jookie, DeVrim Cleaners, Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill. Platinum Sponsor New Chicago and Gold Sponsor Midtown Real Estate. Alderman Gene Schulter's 47th Ward Public Service Office Start: 7:00 pm
Friday, September 15, 7pm - Monthly Open Haus "Stammtisch" DANK Haus 4740 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 Everyone is invited to DANK Chicago's Open Haus and Stammtisch. Come by at 7pm for beer, brats, and a breathtaking view of our beautiful city from the Skyline Lounge on the sixth floor of the Historic DANK-HAUS. Meet your friends and make some new ones at Lincoln Square's friendliest venue! FREE admission! For more information, call 773.561.9181 or dank@dankhaus.com | ||
09 / 16
End: 1:00 am
Start: 09/16/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/17/2006 - 1:00am
Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates the music, dance, art, products and cuisine of the Celtic regions. The regions that are represented include: Brittany, France, Ireland, Galicia, Spain, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales, Nova Scotia and the United States. | ||
09 / 17
End: 1:00 am
Start: 09/16/2006 - 1:00am
End: 09/17/2006 - 1:00am
Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates the music, dance, art, products and cuisine of the Celtic regions. The regions that are represented include: Brittany, France, Ireland, Galicia, Spain, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales, Nova Scotia and the United States. | ||
09 / 18
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09 / 19
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09 / 20
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09 / 21
Start: 1:00 am
AIGA Learning from Legacy | ||
09 / 22
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09 / 23
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09 / 24
Start: 7:00 am
Ride to Discovery The Irons Oaks Foundation is hosting Ride to Discovery Sept. 24 in south suburban downtown Park Forest. Routes are 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles. Goodie bags are given to the first 1 00 registrants while raffle tickets and T-shirts are available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the purchase of interactive exhibits for Irons Oaks' new Discovery Center. Fee varies dependant on age and form of registration. Visit the Iron Oaks Foundation Web site or call (708) 481-2330 for more information. http://www.ironsoaks.com/specialprojects.html Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
We'll be kicking off a series of books based in Chicago: The Devil in the White City "Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with such drama that readers may find themselves checking the For more information, contact Stacy at s_cormier@yahoo.com. | ||
09 / 25
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09 / 26
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09 / 27
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Ignite the Passion Invent • Create • Produce Wednesday, September 27, 2006 RSVP As a corporate sponsor of Marwen, we ask you bring to the door a $10 donation in cash or check payable to Marwen (as your admission). Please do not send checks in advance. Fox River Paper Mohawk Show 7 Sappi Printer of the Year Show The Chicago Fifty Annual Report Show Marwen Exhibit The World's Greatest Paper Mills will be on display to educate and inform: | ||
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End: 5:00 pm
Start: 10/06/2006 - 6:00pm
End: 10/08/2006 - 5:00pm
ArtWalk Ravenswood, a two-day fest of open studios and businesses, architectural tours, and workshops throughout the Ravenswood Corridor and Lincoln Square, kicks off with a party and awards ceremony honoring folks who have done right by the arts in that neighborhood, Fri 10/6, 6-11 PM, at Peter Jones Gallery, 1806 W. Cuyler; the event itself runs Sat 10/7-Sun 10/8, noon-5 PM, on Ravenswood from Foster to Roscoe, and Damen and Lincoln Square, go to www.artwalkravenswood.org for a listing of participating venues and a handy map | ||
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End: 5:00 pm
Start: 10/06/2006 - 6:00pm
End: 10/08/2006 - 5:00pm
ArtWalk Ravenswood, a two-day fest of open studios and businesses, architectural tours, and workshops throughout the Ravenswood Corridor and Lincoln Square, kicks off with a party and awards ceremony honoring folks who have done right by the arts in that neighborhood, Fri 10/6, 6-11 PM, at Peter Jones Gallery, 1806 W. Cuyler; the event itself runs Sat 10/7-Sun 10/8, noon-5 PM, on Ravenswood from Foster to Roscoe, and Damen and Lincoln Square, go to www.artwalkravenswood.org for a listing of participating venues and a handy map | ||
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Start: 10/06/2006 - 6:00pm
End: 10/08/2006 - 5:00pm
ArtWalk Ravenswood, a two-day fest of open studios and businesses, architectural tours, and workshops throughout the Ravenswood Corridor and Lincoln Square, kicks off with a party and awards ceremony honoring folks who have done right by the arts in that neighborhood, Fri 10/6, 6-11 PM, at Peter Jones Gallery, 1806 W. Cuyler; the event itself runs Sat 10/7-Sun 10/8, noon-5 PM, on Ravenswood from Foster to Roscoe, and Damen and Lincoln Square, go to www.artwalkravenswood.org for a listing of participating venues and a handy map Start: 1:00 am
Windy City Rollers (Roller Derby) | ||
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Start: 12:00 am
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EAST/WEST: Artists of the Ukrainian Village October 14 noon- 7 pm maps available at all venues End: 1:00 am
Start: 10/14/2006 - 1:00am
End: 10/15/2006 - 1:00am
Event Name: Cantigny NWTA Host Unit Captain Alexander Hamilton's Registration Start: 6:00 pm
Two German Clubs bring you Two Floors of Oktoberfest Traditional band Phenix in the Grand Ball Room Traditional German food & drink Brought to you by DANK & Niedersachsen | ||
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End: 1:00 am
Start: 10/14/2006 - 1:00am
End: 10/15/2006 - 1:00am
Event Name: Cantigny NWTA Host Unit Captain Alexander Hamilton's Registration | ||
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End: 11:00 pm
Start: 10/19/2006 - 1:00am
End: 10/22/2006 - 11:00pm
10/19 - 10/22 Screenings are $12 Thu, Oct 19 Venue Buy Tickets Fri, Oct 20 Venue Buy Tickets Sat, Oct 21 Venue Buy Tickets Sun, Oct 22 Venue Buy Tickets Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Art folk Paul Klein, Andre Guichard, Michael Workman, and Oskar Freidl take part in a panel discussing the new ways artists are “Taking the Reins” of their careers, Thu 10/19, 6 PM, at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 312-744-8948 End: 7:00 pm
Start: 10/19/2006 - 7:00pm
End: 10/21/2006 - 7:00pm
The Mayor’s Office of Special Events a | ||