Crumbs Bake Shop: Grand opening and cupcake giveaway
When: August 31 : 12 p.m.
Price: Free
Crumbs Bake Shop, 134 N. LaSalle St.
Neighborhood: Loop
The first 1,000 customers get a free cupcake.
Monthly Wine Bash
When: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Every last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $20
Quartino
Neighborhood: River North
626 N. State St.
Sample wines from a featured region, with light appetizers served. Includes roasted peppers, beet-and-walnut salad, Neapolitan pizza, bruschetta and grilled vegetables. Like something you tasted? Take home a bottle for $10. August's bash features wines from Ironstone Vineyards and Winery in the Sierra Foothills of California.
Andersonville Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays : 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends September 7)
Price: Free
Berwyn Avenue and Clark Street
N Clark St. and W Berwyn Ave.
Browse sustainably grown produce from local vendors, as well as honey, cheese, wine, fiber and more. Enjoy live music entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more while you shop.
In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
Price: Free
When: Movie begins at dusk; around 7:45pm or 8pm
Neighborhood: Rogers Park; Evanston
Willye White Park, 1610 W. Howard St.
Style Down the Aisle
All things fashion, lifestyle and fun for the urban couple, now and after their stroll down the aisle, come alive at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower! Fashion's best in special occasion, bridal and resort from top retailers Bloomingdale's, Nicole Miller, Mira Couture, Belle Vie Bridal Couture and Sofia make their way down the runway, and unique vignettes fill the fashion lounge to entertain, inform and inspire.Sofitel Chicago Water Tower partners with Oak Street Design, Factor Runway, The Bridal Team, Fig Weddings, and Fragrant Design to create a one-of-a-kind experience with inspired floral, film, and sound paired with the best models, styling, hair and make-up in the industry. Guests will enjoy passed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from Sofitel Executive Chef Gregg Biggers, along with Whispering Angel Rose from Chateau D’Esclans. A portion of proceeds will benefit Designs for Dignity.
Where: Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, 20 E. Chestnut
When: August 31, 2011 6:00 PM
Price: Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.makeitbetter.net/styleaisle (Make It Better's Special Offer: Until midnight tonight, we are offering Style Down the Aisle tickets at 50% off the regular price (normally $65). To earn the 50% discount type "MIBVIP" in the discount code box!)
Celebrity Rehab Bark-B-Que
When:5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Anti- Cruelty Society, Chicago, IL
Cost: $65.00 - $75.00
Please join us, with or without your dog, at Oak Street Eat and Drink (formerly Oak Street Beachstro), August 31 (rain date September 1) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for our annual end-of-summer celebration to help support the rehabilitation centers that help save lives every day! $65 per person (or $75 at the door) includes beer, wine, soft drinks, backyard barbeque food. Treats and fresh cold water will be available for the dogs. Dogs are always free!
Quickfire Competition feat. Chef Stephanie Izard (Girl and the Goat) & Chef Chris Pandel (The Bristol)
When: Tomorrow, August 31, 2011 6:00 pm
Where: Perennial Virant, 1800 N Lincoln Ave
"Let's get ready to rumble! After a successful win over Paul Virant last month, Chris Pandel (The Bristol) has named Stephanie Izard (Girl & The Goat) his next challenger. Dubbed by some as the "battle of the sexes" the second Quickfire will take place on Wednesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. on the patio of Perennial Virant. The chefs will have access to their own hardwood grill, and three items (yet to be announced) including an "unknown" protein. The first 100 guests to RSVP on Monday via email or phone will be the judges and will receive tasting portions of the impromptu creation. Matty Eggleston will create a complimentary seasonal cocktail for guests to enjoy. Will Izard be victorious reliving her Top Chef quickfire days or will Pandel hold on to the title? Be there to find out."
Green City Market
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays : 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ends October 29)
Price: Free
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
1750 N. Clark St.
Shop for locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities.
Sip, Sate, Savor and Support
The benefit includes wine, beer and food from executive chef Marc Kuchenbecker, plus a raffle for a trip to Las Vegas.
When: 7 p.m.
Price: $35-$45
The Tasting Room, 1415 W. Randolph St
Neighborhood: West Loop
'Absolutely Fabulous' Viewing Party
When: Wednesdays : 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Price: No cover
Blokes & Birds, 3343 N. Clark St.
Neighborhood: Lakeview
Watch back-to-back episodes of the British sitcom. Each guest receives a complimentary flute of champagne.
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