Thursday, August 18, 2011

Thursdays are one of the best nights to go out, you just don't feel as guilty. I believe there's an unspoken word if someone goes out before a Thursday night your probably a douchebag. But don't take my word for it go out on a Monday night and you'll see for yourself. Enjoy! Today's Forecast: Fair skies, quite pleasant. High: 81°F


GENUINE THURSDAYS at Studio Paris (Paris Club)
Paris Club 
59 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood: River North
312-595-0800
Thursdays Open till 3am


Food Truckin' Thursday
Local food trucks gather at the new dive bar every week for pairings with Goose Island beer. Also features live music.
When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: No cover
Event Phone Number: 312-433-0007
http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/event_page/48.php?id=1038
Ethyl’s Beer and Wine Dive
324 S. Racine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-433-0007
Neighborhood: West Loop


Chicago SummerDance Festival
Dance to all types of music at the the 15h annual, 11-week festival. Have two left feet? That's no excuse. Each event includes an hour of professional dance instruction on the alfresco floor followed by two hours of live music.
When: August 18 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 
Music: Middle Eastern bellydance with Erika Ochoa; music by Lamajamal
Price: Free
Event Phone Number: 312-742-4007
Chicago SummerDance Festival
Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden
601 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood: South Loop
Hosted By: The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Office of Tourism
Original Link: Metromix Chicago


Summer Farm to Table wine dinner
A four-course dinner includes wine pairings and a reception with cucumber-orange margaritas. On the menu: strawberry-watermelon soup with avocado ice cream, roasted duck breast with a trio of sauces, swordfish al pastor and orange blossom flan.
When: August 18 : 6:30 p.m.
Price: $40
Event Phone Number: 773-360-8316
Barrio Urban Taqueria
713 W. Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Original Link: Metromix Chicago


Smart is Sexy happy hour
Join Public House for the Smart is Sexy Kickoff Happy Hour. A series of benefit mixers includes cocktails, appetizers and raffles. Smart is Sexy, a public education campaign designed to engage, empower and educate young people concerning negative stereotypes that suppress student achievement. Especially stereotypes affecting women.
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Price: $20
Event Phone Number: 312-265-1240
Public House
Neighborhood: River North
400 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Benefit For: The Aparecio Foundation
Original Link: Metromix Chicago


Starving Artist Benefit
A fundraiser includes bites from four local chefs paired with four artists exhibiting work for an auction. Participating pairs include chef Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat with Richard Hull, chef Hillary Blanchard-Rikower of One Sixtyblue with Lauren Brescia, chef Koren Grieveson of Avec with Tim Anderson and chef Randy Zwieban of Province with Judy Ledgerwood.
When: August 18 : 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $125 -$150
Event Phone Number: 312-491-8888
Coalition Gallery
217 N. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: West Town
Benefit For: Chicago Artists' Coalition
Original Link: Metromix Chicago


The Searcher
This flick is the first to play in the stunningly rehabbed Grainger Sky Theater. An alien takes you through space, pausing to look at real and fictional planets, stars and life forms. The dialogue might fly over your head, but the visuals are entrancing. (Screens about every half hour; go to adlerplanetarium.org for exact show times. Price including admission $28, kids $22.)
When: Wed 9:30am–6pm. Ongoing 
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
(312) 922-7827
www.adlerplanetarium.org