August 2011
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Like House Music? →
Celebrate with 5 Magazine on Friday, August 26th at Smart Bar as they celebrate their 6 year anniversary party with Timmy Regisford.
5 Magazine brings you the best of house music with stories on various artists and DJs. Visit their website (http://www.5chicago.com/) and calendar to find out where to go to hear the hottest DJs playing throughout Chicago.
Event: The 5 Magazine 6 year Anniversary...
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A Foodie’s Dream: Chicago Gourmet →
Attention all Chicago foodies this an event your not going to want to miss! Bon Appétit presents the best of the best at Chicago Gourmet on September 23-25th in Millennium Park. Guests indulge from over one hundred of Chicago’s best restaurants, chefs, vintners, spirit makers, and more. With live cooking demonstrations, gourmet food, and book signings by names such as Ted Allen, Rick Bayless, and...
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Adler After Dark: Solar Flare →
Adler After Dark is not your ordinary visit to the museum. Spend this Thursday evening at Adler Planetarium a little closer to the stars, enjoying music by DJ ShAde along with cocktails and appetizers. View Adler’s exhibitions and amazing views. Guests are also allowed access to the Midwest’s largest telescope available to the public, The Doane Observatory telescope (feel special, this is only...
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Hey Chicago lovers, what’s your favorite Chicago food addiction?
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Devil In The White City: Boat Tour →
If you love the book “Devil In The White City” by Eric Larson or just love Chicago history, you will not want to miss this event. On Sunday, August 28th see the sites by boat of where the 1893 World’s Fair took place and learn about the devil from the white city, H. H. Holmes. The boat tour includes snacks from the fair and other surprises.
Date & Time: Sunday, August 28th;...
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Jump for a Cause →
Whether you love skydiving or have always wanted to try it, The 3rd Annual Jump for Diabetes should give you even more incentive to. All proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Excellent raffle prizes are also available.
To learn more about The Third Annual Jump for Diabetes click on the title “Jump for a Cause.”
The Event takes place:
Friday, August...
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Paddle Into The Sunset →
Experience the cities architecture and beauty in a whole new light. Take in Chicago’s sunset as you kayak about 6 miles in a single or tandem kayak.
Event:
Sunday, August 28; 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Cost:
$60, $55 members of The Chicago History Museum
To Purchase tickets:
http://chicagohistory.org/planavisit/upcomingevents/tours/kayak-tours
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Karaoke Thursdays →
So your singing voice is not the best but hell neither was Cameron Diaz’s voice in My Best Friend’s Wedding and she still won the man! Head to Peice Brewery and Pizzeria in Wicker Park for Karaoke every Thursday night starting at 10pm. As if you needed any more reason to go, Peice has won numerous awards for their brew with a huge selection of hand crafted beer. Great pizza, drinks,...
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A Little Birdy Told Me So →
Keep September 1st open for a unique experience at The Bluebird Chicago. Inspired by tradition dating back from the 17th century, the salon series will bring together an eclectic mix of people. Enjoy lively discussion about art, politics, and everything under the sun over a three course meal and wine. As if it couldn’t get any better, a forum will be led by the artist and discussion by John...
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Free Movie Night: Ferris Buellers Day Off & Risky... →
Who knew free movies at Lincoln Hall?
Save the date for Tuesday, August 16th and see:
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: 7:00 PM Risky Business: 9:00 PM
Special deals include:
$3 312 & $3 Chicago Style Hot Dogs
*You must be 18 and up
Lincoln Hall is located at:
2424 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL
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An Uncommon Find →
Enjoy a wonderful meal with friends, view beautiful art, and discover talented new musicians all in one place.
Uncommon Ground uses only the freshest organic and local products, much of which is grown from their very own organic roof top farm (Look for private rooftop tours on their website!!!).
If you visit Uncommon Ground in the evening, ask to be seated in The Music Room. Here, you can...
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TRI it! →
Take part in the world’s largest triathlon taking place right here in Chicago August 26th-28th. Registration ends August 17th so don’t miss out!
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A Different Kind of Thirsty Thursday →
Thirsty for art? While this may not be your college kegger kind of thirsty Thursday, come and enjoy some complimentary wine and entertainment every first thursday of the month for Pop-Up Art Loop. Unlikely spaces are transformed into exhibits and studios around the loop.
Come on out for the next gallery walk on Thursday, August 4th from 5-8pm. Click on the Title, “A Different Kind of...
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Culture & Cocktails →
Get out of the heat and stay cool with a cocktail at hand at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s First Fridays. Guests are able to preview new Chicago artists each month. As if the free Wolfgang Puck appetizers weren’t enough, enjoy a cash bar with amazing drinks, an iMac digital dating bar, and live DJ.
The following First Fridays include:
Aug 5: Innocence Sep 2: Guilt Oct 7:...
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Spark Your Fancy →
Looking for something to do on a cool summers night? Grab a blanket, friends, snacks and prepare to be entertained. Drummers and fire spinners perform for a mesmerized crowd beneath the full moon. The Chicago Full Moon Fire Jam takes place a 1/2 mile South of Foster Avenue beach along the lake.
The remaining performance dates include:
August 14th—Sunday—7:45 pm
September...
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