Time Out Chicago's Food Truck Social
When: noon–10pm
Where: 700–800 N Ashland Ave
(312) 850-9390
Price: $5
Fill up on grub from more than a dozen mobile eateries, including Hummingbird Kitchen, Flirty Cupcakes and Isla de Café. Leading local chefs Bill Kim, Michael Carlson, Justin Large and Stephanie Izard demonstrate tasty creations; Empty Bottle provides the tunes. If that's not enough, there's booze and retail vendors to boot.
Streeterfest
Taste of Greece
When: August 27 : 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
August 28 : 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Price: Free
Neighborhood: Greektown
Halsted Street between Van Buren and Monroe Streets
100 S. Halsted St.
Buy traditional fare from Greektown restaurants. The fest also features live music and dance performances.
Streeterfest
A two-day event featuring talented artisans from, or with outposts in, the Lake Shore Park neighborhood, great food and live music.
When: (11 AM–10 PM)
Where: 808 N. Lakeshore Dr
Pastry Crawl
When: August 27 : 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: $45. RSVP required
Cafe des Architectes
Neighborhood: Gold Coast
20 E. Chestnut St.
James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef Patrick Fahy offers a tour of his kitchen followed by dessert demos and tastings. Includes a treat bag to take home.
Randolph Street Market
Where: 1340 W. Washington, Chicago
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market and Indie Designer Market, the vintage hotspot Randolph Street Market returns this weekend with a host of antiques and apparel from more than 200 dealers. The eighth annual European-style fair features food and beer vendors and themed mini-markets flooded with rare gems and quirky tchotchkes. Go ahead and splurge on that one-of-a-kind buckskin ottoman--the fair offers complimentary furniture delivery to homes within the city.
Food Trucks in Grant Park
Grant Park
Balbo Avenue and Columbus Drive
When: Fridays : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends October 28)
Saturdays : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends October 29)
Price: No cover
Score eats from local food trucks at this weekly gathering, hosted by the Chicago Park District and Mobile Cuisine Magazine.
Green City Market
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays : 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ends October 29)
Price: Free
Chicago Green City Market
1750 N. Clark St.
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Shop for locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities.
City Lights at Night Bicycle Tour
When: Saturdays : 7 p.m. (ends November 6)
Daily 7 p.m. (ends October 2)
Price: $25-$35
Bobby's Bike Hike Kiosk
Neighborhood: Streeterville
465 N. McClurg Ct.
A three-hour, guided evening tour highlights the Museum Campus, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain and more. Includes bikes and helmets.
Bucktown Arts Fest
Price: Free
Where: Senior Citizens Memorial Park, 2300 N. Oakley/2300 W. Lyndale, Chicago
When: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday
The annual celebration of this Northwest neighborhood’s music, dance, art and culture turns 26 this year and will showcase close to 200 participating artists and performers. The volunteer-run arts festival will have a local vibe, with no corporate sponsorship. Plus proceeds benefit arts and community programming in the Bucktown and Wicker Park areas. But that doesn’t mean the fest will bring in a small crowd--the two-day showcase typically attracts more than 40,000 visitors.
The Great Midwest Pole Dancing Competition
Price: $45
Where: Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday
Got some serious vertical skills? If so, sign on up for the Great Midwest Pole Dancing Competition sponsored by X-Pole. If not, leave it to the professionals and enjoy the show. Scoring will be based on musicality, tricks, spins, floor work, creative costuming and grace. The winner will earn the title of the Midwest Pole Performer Of The Year.
City Chase
When: 8 a.m. Check-in; 10 a.m. Chase begins
Price: $190 per team. RSVP required
Wrigley Field
Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
1060 W. Addison St.
In the fifth annual event billed as "the world's largest urban adventure," you and a buddy team up to solve clues and tackle 10 physical and mental challenges, such as rappelling down a building, milking a cow or getting soaked in a dunk tank. Travel is restricted to your feet and the CTA, but you can solicit help from the Internet, friends and strangers. Includes an afterparty at John Barleycorn (2-6 p.m.)
Dwayne Wade's Chicago Has Talent
When: 7 p.m.
Price: $20
The Chicago Theatre
Neighborhood: Loop
175 N. State St.
Singer Jawan Harris ("Keisha") and rapper Diggy Simmons ("Copy, Paste") perform with winners of the preliminary competition for Chicago students ages 7-18. Rocsi (best known as the host of BET's "106 & Park") and local comedian Lil Rel host. Want to try out? Bring proof of age and school registration to The Chicago Theatre from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 27.
Pistol Party Anniversary Show
When: August 27 : 8:30 p.m.
Price: $10
Underground Lounge
952 W. Newport Ave.
Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
A second anniversary celebration for the monthly showcase features interactive sketch, stand-up and monologue performances by Think Tank Comedy, local funnymen John Leadley and Drew Frees plus a set by garage rock band The Heavy Bombers. Check the schedule for regular monthly Pistol Party shows.
Food Trucks 2011
Benefit concert features performances by Only Children, Stephen Paul Smoker, Sanctified Gamblers, Ornery Little Darlings and Lawrence Peters Outfit.
When: August 27 : 12 p.m.
Price: $5 suggested donation
707-800 N. Ashland Ave. and private lot at 700 N. Ashland Ave.
Neighborhood: West Town
Benefit For: Share Our Strength, West Town Chamber of Commerce, Wells Community Academy High School, Peabody
Farm Dinner
When: August 27 : 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Heritage Prairie Market and Farm with Metropolitan Brewing
Price: $225-$250. RSVP required
City Provisions Deli
1818 W. Wilson Ave.
Neighborhood: Ravenswood
Take a trip to a local farm for a tour and multi-course dinner with beer pairings. Includes snacks and beer on the bus.
Beginners' Acting Workshop
When: August 27 : 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Price: Free. RSVP required
Act One Studios
640 N. LaSalle Street
Co-owner Anne Jacques leads an interactive workshop for beginners which explores theater games, exercises, scenes and on-camera work.
Chicago, feat. Isabela Nanni.
When: August 27 : 7:30 p.m.
August 28 : 7:30 p.m.
Price: $33-$80
Ravinia Festival
200-231 Ravinia Park Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
Sixteen Candles
This is one amazing coverband that "covers" from Dave Matthews to Queen. They are one awesome group and you can't beat checking them out.
When: August 27 : 9 p.m.
Price: $7
Cubby Bear Wrigleyville
Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
1059 W. Addison St.
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