Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jun 20, 2009

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June 2009, Saturday

Chicago Summerfest
Location: Lincoln Park 2000 N Clark St

Lincoln Park gets festive with live music, beer, arts and crafts, a fine art show and kids' entertainment.

Event Phone Number: 773-665-4682

Shoreline Sightseeing Fireworks Cruises
Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand

Enjoy a dramatic nighttime Lake Michigan Tour followed by a spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display! Boats depart 9:30 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=314828

Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner Cruises
Location: Navy Pier

Chicago Fireworks Cruises
Enjoy a spectacular Chicago fireworks display aboard a Chicago Fireworks Cruise. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Navy Pier presents a Chicago fireworks extravaganza every Wednesday and Saturday. Boats docked at Navy Pier offer a number of great opportunities to see Chicago fireworks from Lake Michigan with a variety of special Chicago Fireworks Cruises.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=315019

Men's Fitness Ultimate Athlete
Location: North Avenue Beach

Men’s Fitness is bringing its Ultimate Athlete event to Chicago’s Lakefront this summer. The competitive athletic skills challenge is free and open to the public and will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2009, from 11 AM - 5 PM CT on North Ave. Beach.

Participants will compete in a series of seven timed sporting competitions as they vie for their chance to be crowned the Ultimate Athlete. The winner will take home bragging rights, $2,500 plus a trip for two to Beaches Resorts and a one-year membership to Chicago Equinox with a six-pack of physical training or Pilates sessions.

In addition to the competition, there will be an appearance by WWE® Superstar CM Punk, sponsor giveaways, and fun pick-up games of beach volleyball and bags. Corona Light will also host a sports bar from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM where beers will be sold two for $5 with all proceeds going to the After-School All-Stars National Charity.

event_website: http://www.MensFitness.com/UA

Puerto Rican Day Parade
Location: Columbus and Balbo Drives

The 44th annual parade celebrating Puerto Rican culture steps off at Columbus and Balbo Drives and proceeds north on Columbus Drive to Monroe Street with a procession of floats, folk dancers, reggaeton music groups, salsa dancers and others in tow.

Historic Pullman Garden Walk
Location: Pullman State Historic Site 11111 S Forrestville, Chicago

This year's "GreenFifteen" theme will include how to utilize some of the newest conservation and ecology ideas...with demonstrations, vendors, "Recycle" artists and more! Visit 6 private gardens and 6 public gardens, Organic Cafe, and plant sale. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 773-568-2441

More info at http://www.hpgc.org/

23rd Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Location: Oak Brook Polo Grounds, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL

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

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

Chicago World Cup Soccer Tournament
Location: Chicago YMCA Rauner Family, 2700 S Western Ave

The 2009 Chicago World Cup will take place on Saturday June 27th at the Chicago YMCA Rauner and based on its success will be surrounded this year by other official events such as a formal public banquet on 6/26, where the players will have a chance to meet their country’s dignitaries, as well as sports celebrities and major actors of the Chicago community, a qualifier tournament (on 6/20) and the first Coed Chicago World Cup on (on 6/20).

More info at http://www.chicagoworldcup.com/

Tour of The Chicago Theatre
Time: 12:00pm

The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years.

Saturday tours occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am and 12pm. Tours will begin promptly on the hour. When possible, Saturday tours will feature a demonstration on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.

The running time for all Saturday tours is approximately 1 hour. Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party contains more than 10 people.
$5 per person, no reservations necessary

Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site.


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