Friday, September 2, 2011

Today's Forecast: Mostly Sunny, High 92°F

First Fitness Fridays

When: Noon - 1pm; Ending Dec 2nd

The Brown Elephant,  5404 N Clark St (at Balmoral Ave)

Neighborhood: Andersonville; Edgewater

Get in shape, girl! Howard Brown presents a new monthly health and wellness series including a free mini exam, healthy snacks from Reza's and gym passes courtesy of Cheetah Gym.

Wolfgang Gartner feat SBTRKT

When: 10 p.m.

Price: $20

The Mid, 306 N. Halsted St

Neighborhood: West Town

First Fridays MOCA

When: Every 1st Friday of the month 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Price: $10-$18

First Fridays

Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave

Neighborhood: Gold Coast

An after-work mixer features a new theme each month, plus Wolfgang Puck appetizers, a DJ, digital dating bar and a cash bar.

Movies in the Parks: Moore Park

When: September 2 "Iron Man 2"

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Austin

Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams St.

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and spend the night watching a movie for free under the stars as part of the Chicago Park District's annual "Movies in the Parks." Movies start at dusk.

Chicago SummerDance Festival feat Veracruz folk dancing and Mexican polka with Lorena Iniguez

When: 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave

Neighborhood: South Loop

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.

Food Trucks in Grant Park

When:

    Fridays : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends October 28)

    Saturdays : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends October 29)

Price: No cover

Grant Park, Balbo Avenue and Columbus Drive

Score eats from local food trucks at this weekly gathering, hosted by the Chicago Park District and Mobile Cuisine Magazine.

Wicker Park/Bucktown First Friday

When: Every 1st Friday of the month 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Price: $5 suggested donation

Flat Iron Arts Building

Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park

1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Explore two floors of art in more than three dozen artist studios and living spaces. Guest artists exhibit in the building's common areas, and impromptu performances take place throughout the evening.

July exhibit: Art Teachers Redefined.

Effen Friday with the HRC

When: Every 1st Friday of the month 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Price: Free

Minibar Ultra Lounge and Cafe, 3341 N. Halsted St.

Neighborhood: Boystown

Benefit For: The Human Rights Campaign

Effen Vodka hosts a cocktail reception. Voluntary donations benefit the Human Rights Campaign