Saturday, September 3, 2011

Labor Day at Castaways Bar & Grill
When: Daily 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ends September 5)
Price: No Cover
Castaways Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
1603 N. Lake Shore Drive
Celebrate with drink specials on Friday and Monday plus live music on Saturday and Sunday (noon-6 p.m.).

North Coast Music Festival
When: September 3 : 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
September 4 : 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $40, one-day pass; $95, three-day pass
http://www.northcoastfestival.com
Union Park
Neighborhood: West Loop
1501 W. Randolph St.
Benefit For: Partial proceeds benefit Urban Initiatives
The second annual fest features live music from more than 50 artists. With Wiz Khalifa, Thievery Corporation, Common, Lotus, Little Dragon, Neon Indian, Fatboy Slim, of Montreal, Major Lazer and others.

Food Trucks in Grant Park
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.

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.

Jersey Shore The Musical
When: Saturdays : 7:30 p.m. (ends December 3)
Price: $15-$20
Where: Studio BE
Neighborhood: Lakeview
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Sketch troupe 4 Days Late performs an original musical parody of the reality TV show in which the characters must learn to cope with loss of fame and perks.

Ravenswood Remix
When: September 3 : 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
September 4 : 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $5 donation
For entertainment schedule go to: http://ravenswoodremix.com/
4100-4200 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
Benefit For: Hamilton School art program
The inaugural fest features art made from recycled, found and reused materials by about 100 artists. Food and drink vendors also available, along with live music and a variety of workshops.

1-year anniversary party
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar
When: September 3 : 4 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Price: No cover
Neighborhood: Bridgeport/Sox
960 W. 31st St.
Celebrate the Bridgeport tavern's anniversary with specials on rare and local beers, then head to the Co-Prosperity Sphere for an all-you-can-eat-and-drink party (6-10 p.m., $15) with Three Floyds, Half Acre, 5 Rabbit and Dogfish Head brews on tap.

Chicago Fringe Festival weekend networking coffees
When: September 3 : 1 p.m.
September 4 : 1 p.m.
Price: Free
Fringe Central
Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
2003 S. Halsted St.
Mingle with festival artists, staff and fans at these pre-show get-togethers. Presented as part of the Chicago Fringe Festival.