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Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do
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June 2009, Friday
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Bike To Work Day Rally
Location:
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
Bike Chicago 2009 is back with more reasons to bike around the city than ever. The Bike to Work Rally will take place on June 19 at Daley Plaza and the 2009 Chicago Criterium will take place in Grant Park on July 26. Making the choice to bike can help you burn up to 25 calories per mile while joining in the efforts to reduce detrimental pollutants released onto the air.
More at http://www.bikechicago.us
Odyssey Champagne Dinner Cruise
Location:
Navy Pier
Cruise aboard Odyssey on select Friday nights* and receive complimentary Champagne during boarding along with 3-course plated dining and live entertainment.
More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=315318
23rd Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Location:
Oak Brook Polo Grounds, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL
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The Illinois Saint Andrew Society (ISAS) presents the 23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games 2009. ISAS, Illinois’ oldest charity, is proud to once again present their annual summer celebration with a dazzling array of events for the whole family, including: a Champion Supreme Pipe Band competition; Highland Dance competition; Heavy Athletics U.S. Championship; Youth 5 v 5 Soccer Tournament; British Car Show; cultural exhibits; Scotch whisky tastings and seminars; live Celtic musical performances (both traditional and Celtic rock); Parade of Tartans; Kilted Mile Run/Walk; Raffle; Children’s crafts and activities; and a variety of attendee contests such as the Shortbread, Knobbly Knees, Haggis Hurling and Haggis Eating. Attendees can also enjoy traditional Scottish cuisine and drink, including a Tea Tent and the Celtic Marketplace, where a variety of unique Scottish and Celtic merchandise will be available for purchase.
For more information, event schedules, competition registration forms or to purchase tickets, visit the Illinois Saint Andrew Society website at http://www.chicago-scots.org or call (708) 447-5092.
Close Up 2 Smooth Jazz Festival
Location:
Federal Plaza Square 219 S Dearborn St
The third annual fest highlights more than 20 local and national bands. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase. Also features an art show and games for kids.
Event Phone Number: 312-385-1111
St. Josaphat Summerfest
Location:
Lincoln Park 2311 Southport, Chicago, IL 60614
MUSIC, FOOD and FUN
The 20th Annual Summerfest 2009 will be celebrated the weekend of June 19-21! Please join us for a festive weekend with great food, music and fun! Bring your family to the wonderful Family Funday on Sunday!
Don't miss our fabulous lineup of live entertainment on the main stage!
More info at http://www.sjsummerfest.com/
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Taste of Randolph
Location:
On Randolph Street, West of Peoria Street
Taste of Randolph Street presented by Miller Lite is set in Chicago’s Randolph Street corridor in the heart of the West Loop community. A chic, upscale area housing several of Chicago’s trendiest art galleries and nightclubs, Randolph Street corridor is an eclectic and fast-growing neighborhood for residential and commercial development. This three-day event highlights food from neighborhood restaurants and features Taste of Randolph Street Culinary Pavilion, beverage concessions, art and world market vendors along with popular live entertainment.
More at http://www.jamfests.com/tasteofrandolph/
1st Annual Taste of the Riverwalk
Location:
Wacker Drive & South Bank of the Chicago River from Franklin St to Lake Shore Dr
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The Chicago Riverwalk returns in 2009 offering visitors a wide-range of amenities, with three new vendors added the line-up. The Riverwalk officially opens Memorial Day from 6a.m. - 11p.m. Some attractions will begin to open by mid-May, weather permitting. Tour boats and water taxis have already begun service for the 2009 season.
Also new this year, look for the 1st Annual Taste of the Riverwalk to take place June 19 – 21. The event will feature tasty samplings from vendors at a discounted rate, music, programming and fishing. Entrance to the event will be free and will take place throughout the Riverwalk promenade.
The Riverwalk is a river-level promenade offering visitors concessions that include riverfront cafes, tour boats and water taxis, bicycle rentals, and retail stands featuring crafts made by local women entrepreneurs.
Currently, the Riverwalk runs along Wacker Drive and the south bank of the Chicago River from Franklin Street to Lake Shore Drive. Boat tours and water taxis also operate from the north side of the river at Michigan Avenue. Stairs to the Riverwalk are located at every bridge. East of State Street, it is wheel-chair accessible and continuous between the lakefront and a pedestrian ramp located in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza at State Street. Visitors may also be dropped off at Lower Stetson between Michigan and Columbus.
For information, visit http://www.cityofchicago.org/riverwalk
Treasures From The Deep
Location:
Gurnee Mills Mall, Gurnee, IL
A collection of items from the Titanic are now available this weekend at Gurnee Mills Mall. Come out for a fun walk through the mobile museum that tells the fascinating story of the Titanic through authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of the Titanic. This treasure shares a personal experience with audiences about Titanic's fabled past and recent recovery efforts. This tour is great for educators, students, families and friends.
Experience the Titanic in a whole new way. Be inspired, visit the Titanic Mobile Museum Tour at Gurnee Mills Mall this weekend.
More info at http://www.simon.com/mall/event_details.aspx?ID=1251&EID=103162
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