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Saturday 8/1/2009

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=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]

Gold Coast Art Fair
Location: 700 N. La Salle St.
The 52nd annual festival features work from more than 350 juried artists, food and wine vendors, music, painting and sculpting demos and more.

Event Phone Number: 847-926-4300

Northalsted Market Days
Location: N. Halsted street, between Belmont and Addison
On August 1st and 2nd, tens of thousands of people from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate the 28th annual Northalsted Market Days®. This event is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest, and lives up to its reputa...[more details]


Sunday 8/2/2009

Gold Coast Art Fair
Location: 700 N. La Salle St.
The 52nd annual festival features work from more than 350 juried artists, food and wine vendors, music, painting and sculpting demos and more.

Event Phone Number: 847-926-4300

Northalsted Market Days
Location: N. Halsted street, between Belmont and Addison
On August 1st and 2nd, tens of thousands of people from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate the 28th annual Northalsted Market Days®. This event is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest, and lives up to its reputa...[more details]


Monday 8/3/2009

The Chicago Chamber Musicians FREE First Monday Concert!
Location: The Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E Washington
The Chicago Chamber Musicians is excited to present our Free First Monday Concert on Aug. 3th, 2009. The most recent First Monday Concert attracted nearly 350 audience members and filled all of the seats! We hope you will share this news so we can ac...[more details]


Tuesday 8/4/2009

Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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

Midwest Film Festival
Location: Landmark's Century Centre Cinema 2828 N. Clark st. Chicago IL
The Midwest Independent Film Festival is the nation's only film festival solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker, presenting audiences with regionally produced independent cinema every first Tuesday of the month at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2...[more details]

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
Location: Butler Field in Grant Park
Recapture the fun of the Drive-In movie with Chicago's magnificent skyline as your backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a gigantic screen plus a state-of-the-art sound system. Films are shown on seven consecutive evenings in the summer at du...[more details]


Wednesday 8/5/2009

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 8:45 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]


Thursday 8/6/2009

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 wi...[more details]

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

Jazzin' at the Shedd Aquarium
Location: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
Shedd Aquarium becomes Chicago’s premier jazz venue again with another season of Jazzin’ at the Shedd. This Chicago tradition combines some of the area’s best bands, the city’s breathtaking skyline and an unrivaled array of aquatic animals from aroun...[more details]

Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Location: Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Come hear jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor as we celebrate hometown heroes from Fred Anderson to Benny Goodman. Beginning in July, talented jazz artists including Elbio Barilari & Kahil El Zabar, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Robert Irving III, Bunk...[more details]


Friday 8/7/2009

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

First Fridays at MCA
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art-220 East Chicago
A cultural and social way to end your week, the Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MCA) "First Fridays" series offers a prelude to the weekend with music, food, drinks and stylish atmosphere.

The first Friday of each month, come and put a cultural end...[more details]

Ginza Holiday
Location: Lincoln Park - 435 W. Menomonee St
The 54th annual Japanese cultural celebration features folk dancing, taiko drummers, craft demonstrations, food and merchandise vendors and other festivities both indoors and out.

Event Phone Number: 312-943-7801

Lollapalooza
Location: Grant Park
The annual Grant Park 3-day giant music festival which offer over 100 bands on different stages.

More at http://www.lollapalooza.com


Saturday 8/8/2009

80th Annual Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic
Location: King Drive and 39th Street
The country's largest African-American parade, named after a mythical guardian of small children, features a tribute to President Barack Obama along with 320 units, such as high-school drill teams, floats, dance groups, nearly 50 marching bands and t...[more details]

The 14th Chicago Korean Festival
Location: 3200-3400 BrynMawr Ave. Chicago
The 14th Chicago Korean Festival is held from August 8th-9th on 3200-3400 W BrynMawr Ave.(It's between Kimball Ave. and Kedzie Ave.) In this event, Korean traditional performances like traditional dance, music, and traiditional martial arts called Ta...[more details]

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=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]

Ginza Holiday
Location: Lincoln Park - 435 W. Menomonee St
The 54th annual Japanese cultural celebration features folk dancing, taiko drummers, craft demonstrations, food and merchandise vendors and other festivities both indoors and out.

Event Phone Number: 312-943-7801

Lincoln Park Arts and Music Festival
Location: Lincoln Park - 2200 N. Racine Ave
The inaugural event includes live music, food and arts and crafts.

Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010

Lollapalooza
Location: Grant Park
The annual Grant Park 3-day giant music festival which offer over 100 bands on different stages.

More at http://www.lollapalooza.com


Sunday 8/9/2009

The 14th Chicago Korean Festival
Location: 3200-3400 BrynMawr Ave. Chicago
The 14th Chicago Korean Festival is held from August 8th-9th on 3200-3400 W BrynMawr Ave.(It's between Kimball Ave. and Kedzie Ave.) In this event, Korean traditional performances like traditional dance, music, and traiditional martial arts called Ta...[more details]

Ginza Holiday
Location: Lincoln Park - 435 W. Menomonee St
The 54th annual Japanese cultural celebration features folk dancing, taiko drummers, craft demonstrations, food and merchandise vendors and other festivities both indoors and out.

Event Phone Number: 312-943-7801

Lincoln Park Arts and Music Festival
Location: Lincoln Park - 2200 N. Racine Ave
The inaugural event includes live music, food and arts and crafts.

Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010

Lollapalooza
Location: Grant Park
The annual Grant Park 3-day giant music festival which offer over 100 bands on different stages.

More at http://www.lollapalooza.com


Tuesday 8/11/2009

Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
Location: Butler Field in Grant Park
Recapture the fun of the Drive-In movie with Chicago's magnificent skyline as your backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a gigantic screen plus a state-of-the-art sound system. Films are shown on seven consecutive evenings in the summer at du...[more details]


Wednesday 8/12/2009

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 8:45 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]


Thursday 8/13/2009

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 wi...[more details]

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

Jazzin' at the Shedd Aquarium
Location: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
Shedd Aquarium becomes Chicago’s premier jazz venue again with another season of Jazzin’ at the Shedd. This Chicago tradition combines some of the area’s best bands, the city’s breathtaking skyline and an unrivaled array of aquatic animals from aroun...[more details]

Medal of Honor Screening
Location: Grant Park
A free screening of a documentary on August 13th in Grant Park.

The film traces the history of our nation's highest medal for valor in combat from Iraq back to the Civil War, when it was created. Two recipients will be there to talk with filmgoers...[more details]

Mystic Blue Summer Concert Series
Location: Navy Pier
Hip. Cool. Mystic Blue is the place to be for the all-inclusive Chicago experience. Complete with great food, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views at the best value, come aboard our contemporary cruise ship for a trendy, urban ambience and...[more details]

Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Location: Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Come hear jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor as we celebrate hometown heroes from Fred Anderson to Benny Goodman. Beginning in July, talented jazz artists including Elbio Barilari & Kahil El Zabar, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Robert Irving III, Bunk...[more details]


Friday 8/14/2009

Mystic Blue Air & Water Show Preview Cruises
Location: Navy Pier
Join Mystic Blue for the Annual Chicago Air & Water Show

Mystic Blue is offering special Cruises with spectacular views from the lake of this year's Chicago Air and Water Show.

This is a remarkable way to view the city's beautiful landmark bui...[more details]

Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL
The Midwest Bonsai Society presents its 33rd Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition, renowned as the best in the Midwest and one of the top three in the country. This annual bonsai show and sale draws enthusiasts from all over the United States. Visito...[more details]

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

Chicago Ribs 'n' Soul Festival
Location: West Loop 1501 W Randolph St
This inaugural three-day event offers a ribs cook-off and vendors selling an array of summertime fare such as barbecue, plus live jazz, R&B and blues music.

Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010


Saturday 8/15/2009

Spirit of Chicago Air & Water Show Cruises
Location: Navy Pier
2009 Chicago Air and Water Show Cruises!

Enjoy a delicious meal aboard one of our cruises while watching the exciting Aire and Water show performances. Our cruises offer outstanding service, great entertainment, and spectacular views of the world...[more details]

Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL
The Midwest Bonsai Society presents its 33rd Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition, renowned as the best in the Midwest and one of the top three in the country. This annual bonsai show and sale draws enthusiasts from all over the United States. Visito...[more details]

51st Annual Chicago Air and Water Show
Location: North Ave Beach-1600 N. Lake Shore Dr
The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America.

More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/chicago-air-water-show.html


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=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]

Oak Street Beachstro’s Air & Water Show Weekend
Location: Oak Street Beach
For an unparalleled view of the Air & Water Show, head to the Oak Street Beachstro, Chicago’s lakeside hub famous for its signature beach fare and classy casual crowd!

Trumpeted by the Travel Channel as one of the world’s 21 Sexiest Beach Bars, t...[more details]

Chicago Ribs 'n' Soul Festival
Location: West Loop 1501 W Randolph St
This inaugural three-day event offers a ribs cook-off and vendors selling an array of summertime fare such as barbecue, plus live jazz, R&B and blues music.

Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010

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...[more details]


Sunday 8/16/2009

Odyssey Air & Water Show Cruises
Location: Navy Pier
Join Odyssey for the 2009 Chicago Air & Water Show

Odyssey will offer special Cruises with spectacular views from the lake of the Chicago Air and Water Show.

This is a remarkable way to view the city's beautiful landmark buildings and the 200...[more details]

Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL
The Midwest Bonsai Society presents its 33rd Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition, renowned as the best in the Midwest and one of the top three in the country. This annual bonsai show and sale draws enthusiasts from all over the United States. Visito...[more details]

51st Annual Chicago Air and Water Show
Location: North Ave Beach-1600 N. Lake Shore Dr
The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America.

More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/chicago-air-water-show.html


Lurie Garden Guided Walks
Location: Lurie Garden, Millennium Park
Learn more about the Lurie Garden during free 20-minute guided walks with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Discover native plants, Chicago symbolism in the garden’s design and perennials that can be easily grown in the home garden....[more details]

Oak Street Beachstro’s Air & Water Show Weekend
Location: Oak Street Beach
For an unparalleled view of the Air & Water Show, head to the Oak Street Beachstro, Chicago’s lakeside hub famous for its signature beach fare and classy casual crowd!

Trumpeted by the Travel Channel as one of the world’s 21 Sexiest Beach Bars, t...[more details]

Chicago Ribs 'n' Soul Festival
Location: West Loop 1501 W Randolph St
This inaugural three-day event offers a ribs cook-off and vendors selling an array of summertime fare such as barbecue, plus live jazz, R&B and blues music.

Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010


Tuesday 8/18/2009

Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
Location: Butler Field in Grant Park
Recapture the fun of the Drive-In movie with Chicago's magnificent skyline as your backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a gigantic screen plus a state-of-the-art sound system. Films are shown on seven consecutive evenings in the summer at du...[more details]


Wednesday 8/19/2009

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 8:45 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]


Thursday 8/20/2009

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 wi...[more details]

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

Jazzin' at the Shedd Aquarium
Location: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
Shedd Aquarium becomes Chicago’s premier jazz venue again with another season of Jazzin’ at the Shedd. This Chicago tradition combines some of the area’s best bands, the city’s breathtaking skyline and an unrivaled array of aquatic animals from aroun...[more details]

Mystic Blue Summer Concert Series
Location: Navy Pier
Hip. Cool. Mystic Blue is the place to be for the all-inclusive Chicago experience. Complete with great food, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views at the best value, come aboard our contemporary cruise ship for a trendy, urban ambience and...[more details]

Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Location: Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Come hear jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor as we celebrate hometown heroes from Fred Anderson to Benny Goodman. Beginning in July, talented jazz artists including Elbio Barilari & Kahil El Zabar, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Robert Irving III, Bunk...[more details]


Friday 8/21/2009

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

60th Annual Greek Festival
Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church-2727 W. Winona St
Dig into homemade souvlaki, lamb, chicken, homemade pastries, loukoumades and other Greek specialties at this fair held on church grounds. Includes live music, dancing, a raffle and games.

Event Phone Number: 773-561-5992



Saturday 8/22/2009

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=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]

Spirit of Chicago Gospel Lunch Cruises
Location: Navy Pier
Gather the family at Navy Pier for an inspirational afternoon.

Enjoy live entertainment, an all-you-can-eat-buffet, and good fellowship. Come aboard and enjoy the most entertaining lunchtime experience in Chicago featuring our Grande Buffet! This...[more details]

60th Annual Greek Festival
Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church-2727 W. Winona St
Dig into homemade souvlaki, lamb, chicken, homemade pastries, loukoumades and other Greek specialties at this fair held on church grounds. Includes live music, dancing, a raffle and games.

Event Phone Number: 773-561-5992


Oktoberfest in August
Location: 301 N. Weiland Rd Buffalo Grove, IL
This is a wonderful 132nd year event can you imagine how it was in 1877??? We are a non for profit organization...and we are with the local chicago german association and our club is in buffalo grove,il. on the soccer fields..we would like your suppo...[more details]


Sunday 8/23/2009

60th Annual Greek Festival
Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church-2727 W. Winona St
Dig into homemade souvlaki, lamb, chicken, homemade pastries, loukoumades and other Greek specialties at this fair held on church grounds. Includes live music, dancing, a raffle and games.

Event Phone Number: 773-561-5992


Lurie Garden Guided Walks
Location: Lurie Garden, Millennium Park
Learn more about the Lurie Garden during free 20-minute guided walks with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Discover native plants, Chicago symbolism in the garden’s design and perennials that can be easily grown in the home garden....[more details]

Oktoberfest in August
Location: 301 N. Weiland Rd Buffalo Grove, IL
This is a wonderful 132nd year event can you imagine how it was in 1877??? We are a non for profit organization...and we are with the local chicago german association and our club is in buffalo grove,il. on the soccer fields..we would like your suppo...[more details]


Tuesday 8/25/2009

Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
Location: Butler Field in Grant Park
Recapture the fun of the Drive-In movie with Chicago's magnificent skyline as your backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a gigantic screen plus a state-of-the-art sound system. Films are shown on seven consecutive evenings in the summer at du...[more details]


Wednesday 8/26/2009

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 8:45 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]

The First Annual Taste of the Gold Coast
Location: Sutton Place Hotel
The Gold Coast is back, baby! Join Cece & Melinda of Raymi Productions as they celebrate one of this neighborhood's greatest qualities: amazing food.

The first annual Taste of the Gold Coast will take place at the Sutton Place Hotel on Wednesday,...[more details]


Thursday 8/27/2009

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 wi...[more details]

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

Jazzin' at the Shedd Aquarium
Location: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
Shedd Aquarium becomes Chicago’s premier jazz venue again with another season of Jazzin’ at the Shedd. This Chicago tradition combines some of the area’s best bands, the city’s breathtaking skyline and an unrivaled array of aquatic animals from aroun...[more details]

Mystic Blue Summer Concert Series
Location: Navy Pier
Hip. Cool. Mystic Blue is the place to be for the all-inclusive Chicago experience. Complete with great food, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views at the best value, come aboard our contemporary cruise ship for a trendy, urban ambience and...[more details]

Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Location: Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Come hear jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor as we celebrate hometown heroes from Fred Anderson to Benny Goodman. Beginning in July, talented jazz artists including Elbio Barilari & Kahil El Zabar, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Robert Irving III, Bunk...[more details]


Friday 8/28/2009

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


Saturday 8/29/2009

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=31482...[more details]

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 Pi...[more details]

Fleet Feet Sports SuperSpring Triathlon
Location: Foster Avenue Beach,
If you're into speed or new to triathlon, The Fleet Feet Sports SuperSprint Triathlon is made to order featuring a 375 meter (.25 mile) swim in Lake Michigan parallel to the beach, a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) bike and a 2.5 kilometer (1.55 mile) run.
...[more details]

Indian Cultural Festival
Location: Naperville Community Concert Center, Naperville
The objective of the Indian cultural festival is to engage the community in the rich heritage of Vedic culture. The Festival will highlight Art, Music, Dance, Drama and varieties of Food. Most activities are designed for all age groups. Through the v...[more details]

21st Annual Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
Location: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
This vibrant Latin music festival showcases local, national and international talent in the various Latin music genres that include salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, norteña, Spanish pop y más. Many artists are Grammy award winners and nominees.

More...[more details]

McDonald's Kids Triathlon
Location: Foster Avenue Beach
Swim, bike and run along Chicago's scenic lakefront in the 19th annual McDonald's Kids Triathlon, Saturday, August 29, at Foster Avenue Beach!

World-famous Ronald McDonald will be there to motivate and cheer on 1,000 mini-triathletes throughout th...[more details]

Randolph Street Market Festival
Location: 1350 block of W. Randolph Street
The Randolph Street Market Festival encompasses several smaller markets in one kinetic energy-filled environment including the Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market, Fancy Food Market, the Vinyl Swap Meet and the Global Goods Bazaar. For mor...[more details]

Taste of Greece
Location: Monroe to Van Buren (100 to 400 South Halsted Street)
Oppa! It’s time again for the annual Taste of Greece Celebration of traditional and contemporary Greek culture, hosted by the Greektown SSA. Saturday August 29th from 12:00 noon to 11:00pm and Sunday August 30th from 12:00 noon to 11:00pm, the public...[more details]


Sunday 8/30/2009

Chicago Triathlon
Location: Start: Monroe Harbor; Finish: Balbo & Columbus
The 27th Annual Chicago Triathlon, the World’s Largest Triathlon, will take place along Chicago’s Lakefront on Sunday, August 30. Triathletes will swim through the waters of Lake Michigan, bike on the lanes of scenic Lake Shore Drive and run down Chi...[more details]

21st Annual Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
Location: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
This vibrant Latin music festival showcases local, national and international talent in the various Latin music genres that include salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, norteña, Spanish pop y más. Many artists are Grammy award winners and nominees.

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Lurie Garden Guided Walks
Location: Lurie Garden, Millennium Park
Learn more about the Lurie Garden during free 20-minute guided walks with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Discover native plants, Chicago symbolism in the garden’s design and perennials that can be easily grown in the home garden....[more details]

Randolph Street Market Festival
Location: 1350 block of W. Randolph Street
The Randolph Street Market Festival encompasses several smaller markets in one kinetic energy-filled environment including the Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market, Fancy Food Market, the Vinyl Swap Meet and the Global Goods Bazaar. For mor...[more details]

Taste of Greece
Location: Monroe to Van Buren (100 to 400 South Halsted Street)
Oppa! It’s time again for the annual Taste of Greece Celebration of traditional and contemporary Greek culture, hosted by the Greektown SSA. Saturday August 29th from 12:00 noon to 11:00pm and Sunday August 30th from 12:00 noon to 11:00pm, the public...[more details]

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