CHICAGO, Thursday, June 21, 2012. Welcome to summer in the city with hot times ahead. This weekend london walking tours blasts off with a full plate of events across the city and in the burbs. So take your pick and get ready to party.
Love it or hate it...hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators will descend on the already space-challenged Boystown neighborhood for two stages of live music featuring headliners, london walking tours food, drink, drag shows, arts, crafts and a pet parade and a good time. Most of the action takes place along North Halsted St. between Belmont and Addison.
The 27th Chicago Gospel Fest is back bigger and better than ever in 2012 with multiple stages of FREE entertainment at Millennium Park, in the Chicago Cultural Center, and in its new home - Chicago's beautiful Bronzeville london walking tours neighborhood. london walking tours Headliners include: Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6 .
Lincoln Park gets into the act with live music, beer, arts and crafts and activities and entertainment plus guided historical/architectural tours of the area. 2045 N. Lincoln Park West. Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, noon to 9 p.m. $5 donation.
This green themed fest in Wicker Park features environmentally friendly vendors (food, arts and crafts) and exhibits along with cutting edge music. Green Music Fest. Damen Ave. between North and Schiller. Saturday, June 23, noon to 10p.m. and Sunday, June 24, noon to 10p.m. $5 donation. 312 850 9390.
This annual festival features juried fine arts and crafts from over 250 exhibitors. london walking tours Fest goers can also take part in hands-on art projects, food and musical entertainment. 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Church london walking tours and Sherman, Downtown Evanston.
The highly-respect annual show features over 130 artists showcasing ceramics, textiles, baskets, dolls, furniture, jewelry, sculpture london walking tours and more. In addition, there's london walking tours live entertainment, food vendors, london walking tours family activities and more. The action takes pace on Sheridan Rd. in the area surrounding london walking tours the Art Center at 1957 Sheridan. $5 donation suggested. 10a.m. to 5p.m.
The nation's only FREE, outdoor classical music series of its kind presents : Mozart's Jupiter Symphony with guest pianist Steven Osborne making his Festival debut (June 22); An American in Paris program with guest conductor Koen Kessels making his Festival debut (June 23). Friday, 6:30p.m. and Saturday, 7:30p.m.
Get an inside look at some of the most spectacular gardens london walking tours on Chicago's North Shore including Bill Kurtis' magnificent Mettawa Manor estate at the Garden Conservatory Days this Sunday, June 24 starting at 10a.m. For $5 per garden, you can take your time strolling the grounds in six private gardens. Begin your day at Four Winds, 81 W. Laurel, Lake Forest where you will receive directions london walking tours and locations to the other gardens. Go to as many or as few as you like for $5 each.
Opening night, Thursday, June 21, for the 27th Gospel Music Festival at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion features actors from the Goodman Theatre production of Crowns with a sneak peek of the play before its opening on June 30. 6:30p.m.
Caffeine Theatre presents OR, by Liz Duffy Adams. The raucous, london walking tours bodice-ripping comedy tells the story of Aphra Behn who has a few hours to finish her breakthrough play when her ex-lover and fellow spy delivers the news that there's a plot to kill her current lover, King Charles II.
The Chicago Cubs are hosting the seventh annual Catch in the Confines presented by Advocate Health Care, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Wrigley Field. Families, friends and fans of all ages have the opportunity to spend 50 minutes throwing the ball in the Wrigley Field outfield, running the bases, visiting the batting cage or sitting london walking tours in the dugouts. london walking tours Catch in the Confines proceeds benefit Chicago Cubs Charities programs. Participant tickets are $150 each and include a commemorative T-shirt, photograph, baseball and lunch. This ticket must be presented to participate in the activities london walking tours on the field. Guest tickets are also available for $15 each and include london walking tours access to the stadium and lunch for family members who wish to watch but not participate on the field. Children, ages two and under, do not need a guest ticket to enter Wrigley Field, but they are not permitted on the field.
Green City Market Chef's BBQ Benefit london walking tours will be held in Lincoln Park on Thursday, July 12, 2012, from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Rain or Shine. Ticket Prices: Ages 12+: $125.00 (includes entry and all food/beverages); Friends of the Market $100; Ages 12 and under: $25.00; VIP Tickets: $250.00; london walking tours VIP Tables: $2,500* (The VIP Heirloom table is $2,500 and seats ten. VIP tables can be purchased by calling the Green City Market office at 773 880 1266.
Cirque du Soleil Dralion opens next Wednesday, June 27 under the big tent at the United Center. (currently at Allstate Arena). The show mixes circus arts with street entertainment in a visually stunning event. Phone 800 363 5085. United Center, 1901 West Madison Street, Parking lot K. Through July 1.
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