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Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do
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June 2009, Thursday
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Chicago Arabesque Festival
Location:
Daley Plaza
Chicago Arabesque is a non-religious, non-political festival that will promote public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of the Arab World. Representing over twenty Arab countries, the fest seeks to introduce Americans to the rich diversity of the Arab World through workshops, calligraphy, artisan demonstrations, activity booths, Arab cuisine and a souq (bazaar). There will also be daily performances of Arab music and dance. Children will be able to enjoy storytellers, magicians and games.
event_website: http://www.chicagoarabesque.com
Cool Jazz Thursdays
Location:
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive
With the expansion of the entertainment and environment in the South Loop area, M/X Patio, an outdoor patio at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, has launched a great entertainment event this summer with the inauguration of Cool Jazz Thursdays. Every Thursday evening this Summer, beginning June 11, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., M/X Patio will be filled with the music of featured Jazz musicians from Columbia College. Additionally, the event will include a cigar bar and featured menu items from Shor.
More info at http://twitter.com/HyattMcCormick
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.
More at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
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.
Tours take place every Tuesday & Thursday at 12pm
Thursday tours from April to September.
The running time for all weekday 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.
See details at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/about_tour.htm
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