Saturday, September 10, 2011

Today's Forecast: Partly Cloudy 75° High

Wells Street Fall Fest
When: September 10 : 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
            September 11 : 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Price: $5 donation
Wells Street Fall Fest
Wells Street between North and Evergreen Avenues
1330 N. Wells Ave.
Neighborhood: Old Town
Formerly known as both the Wine Crush in Old Town and the Old Town Crush, Music & Comedy Fest, this ninth annual event offers food from local restaurants, wine samplings, live music on two stages, a steak-grilling contest and a new juried show with 60 artists for 2011.

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
When: September 10 : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
            September 11 : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Price: Free
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Broadway between Belmont Avenue and Roscoe Street
3200 N. Broadway
Neighborhood: Boystown
The annual fest features more than 150 juried artists in a variety of media, including paintings, sculpture, collage, photography, furniture, jewelry, ceramics and more. Also features demonstrations, a beer and wine garden, live music, a pop-up gallery for emerging artists, food vendors and kids' activities.

Festival de la Villita
When: September 9 : 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival only
            September 10 : 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
            September 11 : 12 p.m. - 11 p.m
Price: Free
Festival de la Villita
26th Street and Kostner Avenue
2600 S. Kostner Ave.
Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
The 22nd annual celebration of Mexican Independence from Spanish rule features live music, DJs, dance lessons, more than 100 vendors offering Mexican food, arts and crafts and more. On Sunday, the fest doubles as the end location for the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. Music schedule TBA.

Windy City Wine Festival
When:
    September 9 : 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
    September 10 : 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $27-$35
Buckingham Fountain
500 S. Columbus Drive
Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
Sample more than 270 wines from across the globe. Includes cooking demonstrations, seminars, 10 tastings and live music. Designated Driver tickets ($10) cover two non-alcoholic drinks, plus a souvenir glass and seminar admission.

Chicago SummerDance Festival
When: 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cumbia with Tierra Colombiana Folkloric Dance Company
Price: Free
Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden
Neighborhood: South Loop
601 S. Michigan Ave.
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 Truck A Go Go
When: Saturdays : 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (ends September 24)
Price: Prices vary
694 Wine & Spirits
Neighborhood: River West
694 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Get grub from the city's mobile eateries including The Meatyballs Mobile, Gaztro-Wagon, Tamale Spaceship, Sweet Miss Givings, The Pie Machine, Starfruit and more. The wine bar also offers $6 special pour wine glasses and $12 select to-go wine bottles.

Six-year anniversary celebration
Ciao! Cafe & Wine Lounge
Neighborhood: West Loop
939 W. Madison St.
When: Daily (ends September 30)
Except September 11, September 18, and September 25
Price: Prices vary
The restaurant celebrates with $6 food and drink specials and a $60 prix fixe meal including three small plates, two entrees and a bottle of wine.
September 13: Specials include $6 for any menu item and $13 bottles of house wine plus live music.

1154 Lill Studio Warehouse Sample Sale
When: September 10 : 8 a.m.
Price: Free
1154 Lill Studio Warehouse
Neighborhood: Archer Height/Brighton/ Mc Kinley Park
1511 W. 38th St.
Browse sample, overstock and discontinued handbags, fabrics, pillows, accessories and more, all at 50 to 80 percent off.

The French Pastry Experience
When: September 10 : 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Every two weeks, ends December 12)
Price:b$75
The French Pastry School
226 W. Jackson Blvd.
Neighborhood: Loop
Take a tour of the kitchens and learn to make French desserts such as chocolates, candies, baked goods, ice cream and sorbets. Includes treats and recipe cards to take home.

Pop-up bake shop
When: September 10 : 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: Prices vary
For More Info: http://www.truffletruffle.com/locations.php
A Perfect Event
3050 N. Lincoln Ave.
Neighborhood: Lakeview
Get modern takes on classic bake sale treats from Truffle Truffle at this back-to-school themed shop. Also make craft projects created by event planner Debi Lilly.

ALS Walk4Life
When: September 10 : 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: Free. Donations accepted
Montrose Harbor
600 W. Montrose Ave.
Neighborhood: Uptown
The 10th annual two-mile walk along the lakefront supports patients and families affected by ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. A post-walk party includes live music by American English, a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers and food.

Walk for Rescues
When: September 10 : 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Price: $25; free for kids under age 11
North Pond
2610 N. Cannon Drive
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Support pet rescue and adoption as you take your pup on a stroll around Diversey Harbor. Includes a T-shirt and an afterparty with snacks and drinks.

Walk for Farm Animals
When: September 10 : 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $15-$35
Lincoln Park, Grove 13
300 W. Wellington Ave.
Neighborhood: Lakeview East
Take a stand against animal abuse and go on a three-mile walk along the lakefront. Includes an afterparty (11 a.m.) and dogs are welcome.

Tai chi class
When: Saturdays : 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: $5
Practice the Chinese movement art in the church's social hall.

Windy City Rollers
When: September 10 : 6 p.m.
Price: $20-$22
Windy City Rollers
UIC Pavilion
525 S. Racine Ave.
Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village
The Windy City Rollers All-Stars face off against the Kansas City Roller Warriors.

The Count of Monte Cristo
When: 8pm
Price: $32-$35; $20 for students; $20 previews through Sept. 18
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Neighborhood: Rogers Park
An adaptation of the 19th Century thriller by Alexandre Dumas about a Parisian man who seeks revenge on three enemies who wrongly imprisoned him.

The Hot Karl
When: Saturdays : 11:59 p.m.
Price: $10
ComedySportz Theatre
929 W. Belmont Ave.
Neighborhood: Lakeview
A late-night improv set features uncensored adult humor.