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Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do
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Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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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
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Midwest Film Festival
Location:
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema 2828 N. Clark st. Chicago IL
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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]
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Shoreline Sightseeing Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand
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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]
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Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier
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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]
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Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
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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
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Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Location:
Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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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]
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31st Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Location:
Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
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The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. The festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, nat...[more details]
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First Fridays at MCA
Location:
Museum of Contemporary Art-220 East Chicago
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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]
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Mystic Blue Summer Concert Series
Location:
Navy Pier
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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]
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Taste of Polonia
Location:
Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL
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The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the tra...[more details]
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Bash on Wabash
Location:
South Wabash St. between 13th and 14th Streets
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BOW features a wide variety of food choices, including top area restaurants, beer and wine, upscale arts and crafts, an elaborate kid's area and plenty of "corn-centric" activities such as roasted corn vendors and a heated Corn Bags Tournament. To to...[more details]
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31st Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Location:
Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
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The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. The festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, nat...[more details]
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Shoreline Sightseeing Labor Day Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
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Shoreline celebrates the Labor Day weekend with Fireworks Cruises Sat. & Sun, Sept. 5th and 6th! Enjoy a Lake Michigan Tour and spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display with special Summer Holiday theme. For information, call 312-222-9328 .
More in...[more details]
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Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier
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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]
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Taste of Polonia
Location:
Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL
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The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the tra...[more details]
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Bash on Wabash
Location:
South Wabash St. between 13th and 14th Streets
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BOW features a wide variety of food choices, including top area restaurants, beer and wine, upscale arts and crafts, an elaborate kid's area and plenty of "corn-centric" activities such as roasted corn vendors and a heated Corn Bags Tournament. To to...[more details]
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31st Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Location:
Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
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The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. The festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, nat...[more details]
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Shoreline Sightseeing Labor Day Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
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Shoreline celebrates the Labor Day weekend with Fireworks Cruises Sat. & Sun, Sept. 5th and 6th! Enjoy a Lake Michigan Tour and spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display with special Summer Holiday theme. For information, call 312-222-9328 .
More in...[more details]
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Odyssey Labor Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Location:
Navy Pier
Lurie Garden Guided Walks
Location:
Lurie Garden, Millennium Park
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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]
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Taste of Polonia
Location:
Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL
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The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the tra...[more details]
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Taste of Polonia
Location:
Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL
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The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the tra...[more details]
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Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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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
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Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location:
50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
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Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchas...[more details]
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Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
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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
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Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival 2009
Location:
Portage Theater 4050 N. Milwaukee, Chicago
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The first annual Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival will be held at the Portage Theater, September 11-12, 2009. The festival celebrates the works of hip hop filmmakers from Chicago and around the world. The festival aims to highlight the div...[more details]
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5th annual Windy City Wine Festival
Location:
Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Grant Park 337 E. Randolph St
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Framed by the breathtaking Chicago skyline, The Windy City Wine Festival has more than 250 international and domestic wine varieties, presented by more than 40 festival vendors. Festival guests expand their wine knowledge and discover the blends that...[more details]
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13th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago
Location:
Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
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The inaugural Celtic Fest Chicago took place September 21-22, 1997 on Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard in Grant Park. Its lofty goal was to educate the public on Celtic music and culture from 7 Celtic nations. Those nations are Ireland; Scotland;...[more details]
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Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival 2009
Location:
Portage Theater 4050 N. Milwaukee, Chicago
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The first annual Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival will be held at the Portage Theater, September 11-12, 2009. The festival celebrates the works of hip hop filmmakers from Chicago and around the world. The festival aims to highlight the div...[more details]
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Mexican Independence Day Parade
Location:
Grant Park - Columbus Drive (between Balbo & Monroe)
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Come and celebrate Mexican pride in this beautiful city of Chicago. Bring family and friends and enjoy a festive parade and Millennium Park.
Mexican Independence Day Parade Grant Park Columbus Drive (between Balbo &
Monroe) Saturday, September...[more details]
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5th annual Windy City Wine Festival
Location:
Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Grant Park 337 E. Randolph St
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Framed by the breathtaking Chicago skyline, The Windy City Wine Festival has more than 250 international and domestic wine varieties, presented by more than 40 festival vendors. Festival guests expand their wine knowledge and discover the blends that...[more details]
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13th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago
Location:
Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
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The inaugural Celtic Fest Chicago took place September 21-22, 1997 on Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard in Grant Park. Its lofty goal was to educate the public on Celtic music and culture from 7 Celtic nations. Those nations are Ireland; Scotland;...[more details]
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13th Annual Chicago Half Marathon
Location:
Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago
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Sunday, September 13, 2009, 20,000 runners will hit the streets of Chicago in The 13th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K race. The scenic route begins and ends in Jackson Park, showcasing Chicago’s brilliant south shoreline and skyline. This beauti...[more details]
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Lurie Garden Guided Walks
Location:
Lurie Garden, Millennium Park
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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]
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Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location:
50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
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Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchas...[more details]
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Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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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
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Congressional Medal of Honor Convention
Location:
Soldier Field, Outside Gate O (south end)
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The Chicago Host Committee, led by honorary chair Mayor Richard M. Daley, will honor more than 50 of America’s most distinguished combat veterans at the commencement ceremony for the annual Congressional Medal of Honor Convention. This event will bri...[more details]
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Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location:
50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
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Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchas...[more details]
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Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
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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
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Fall Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Fri...[more details]
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7th annual Naperville Wine Festival
Location:
Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St Naperville
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The Naperville Wine Festival is not only a wine connoisseurs’ dream, but the perfect opportunity for the interested beginner to learn about the world of wine. The Naperville Wine Festival welcomes all wine lovers to part-take in an enriching and info...[more details]
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OakToberfest
Location:
Downtown Oak Park
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Celebrate the end of summer at OakToberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Taste a variety of micro-brews and wines along with delicious fall food from local vendors. Enjoy special live music performances featuring bands from all over the country. There will...[more details]
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Fall Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Fri...[more details]
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7th annual Naperville Wine Festival
Location:
Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St Naperville
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The Naperville Wine Festival is not only a wine connoisseurs’ dream, but the perfect opportunity for the interested beginner to learn about the world of wine. The Naperville Wine Festival welcomes all wine lovers to part-take in an enriching and info...[more details]
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OakToberfest
Location:
Downtown Oak Park
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Celebrate the end of summer at OakToberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Taste a variety of micro-brews and wines along with delicious fall food from local vendors. Enjoy special live music performances featuring bands from all over the country. There will...[more details]
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9th Annual Garfield Park Conservatory County Fair
Location:
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave
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Experience the excitement of a county fair in the middle of the city – the original urban hoedown at the 9th Annual County Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.
Garfield Park C...[more details]
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Tour of The Chicago Theatre
Time:
12:00pm
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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]
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Lurie Garden Guided Walks
Location:
Lurie Garden, Millennium Park
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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]
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OakToberfest
Location:
Downtown Oak Park
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Celebrate the end of summer at OakToberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Taste a variety of micro-brews and wines along with delicious fall food from local vendors. Enjoy special live music performances featuring bands from all over the country. There will...[more details]
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Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location:
50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
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Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchas...[more details]
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Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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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
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Science Center Grand Opening
Location:
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL
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Join us for the grand opening of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center! The Rice Center will provide state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching facilities for more than 200 Ph.D. scientists, land managers, students, and inte...[more details]
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Spirit of Chicago Captain's Specials Cruise
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location:
50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
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Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchas...[more details]
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Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
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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
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Fall Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Fri...[more details]
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Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fall Fireworks Dinner Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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This year enjoy Fall Fireworks at Navy Pier!
Head down to Navy Pier on Friday and Saturday nights September 18th through October 31st and enjoy these special Fireworks displays from the water aboard a Fireworks Cruise.
More info at http://www.l...[more details]
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Lake Breeze Dinner Cruise
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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The Lake Breeze Dinner Lounge now includes a Premium Drink Ticket!
Our two-hour cruise event is full of tasty treats, good service and the best views of Chicago and every adult cruise ticket includes one Premium Drink Ticket. What a deal!
Save 15...[more details]
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Fall Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Fri...[more details]
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Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fall Fireworks Dinner Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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This year enjoy Fall Fireworks at Navy Pier!
Head down to Navy Pier on Friday and Saturday nights September 18th through October 31st and enjoy these special Fireworks displays from the water aboard a Fireworks Cruise.
More info at http://www.l...[more details]
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Moon Festival 2009
Location:
Chinatown, 2100 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
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The Chicago version of this traditional Chinese harvest celebration offers up traditional Chinese dances, Kung Fu demonstrations, a family talent show, food (try the mooncakes, flaky pastries stuffed with a variety of fillings like egg yolk and red b...[more details]
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Oktoberfest Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
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Shoreline will once again offer their popular Oktoberfest Lunch Cruises on Saturday, September 26th and Saturday, October 3rd. Shoreline’s 90-minute Oktoberfest Chicago River Cruises depart from Navy Pier at 12:00 noon, returning at 1:30. Cruises in...[more details]
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Randolph Street Market Festival
Location:
1350 block of W. Randolph Street
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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]
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Randolph Street Market Festival
Location:
1350 block of W. Randolph Street
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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]
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Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location:
50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
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Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchas...[more details]
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Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location:
Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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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
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Spirit of Chicago Captain's Specials Cruise
Location:
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
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For questions regarding this calendar, contact:
Chicago Traveler
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