Saturday, October 1, 2011

Chipotle to Host Cultivate Festival 
Where: 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL, (Lincoln Park Neighborhood)
When:  October 1st, 11am - 7pm
Price: Free
More Info: http://www.chipotle.com/en-us/html/cultivate.html
There is no shortage of top food events in Chicago, but tickets often cost a pretty penny and not everyone is able to go. But now Chipotle is launching Cultivate Chicago to give anyone access to great food and a good time. The all-day free-admission event, taking place in Lincoln Park on Oct 1, will feature an array of top local and national chefs cooking while cool indie bands perform on various stages.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Screening at Wrigley Field
Location: Wrigley Field, 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, Illinois
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, movie starts at 7:30pm
Price: $10 for bleacher seats
Website: http://www.groupon.com/deals/wrigley-special-events
Details: Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one of Chicago's most iconic movies so what better way to enjoy it then in one of baseball's most iconic ballparks? On October 1st, Ferris Bueller will be screened at Wrigley Field to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary. Guests are invited to picnic whiling watching the film on three 30 ft screens set up along the infield. If you're in your seats by 7 p.m. you can attempt to top the world record for Most People Singing in the Round by taking part in a rendition of "Danke Schoen".

Chicago Beach Polo World Cup
Location: North Avenue Beach
Time: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Ends Sunday, Oct 2nd)
Price: $20 per day
Website: http://www.chicagobeachpolo.com/
Details: "Style. Intensity. Tradition." Doors open at 11:30 am and will have a horse parade on Saturday before the match. After the match there will be a fashion show. On Sunday, doors open at 11:30 am also. There will be a match play and finals. After the finals there will be an awards ceremony.

Fear City 
Location: 8240 North Austin Avenue in Morton Grove, Illinois
Time: Sunday through Thursday: 7pm to 11pm - Friday and Saturday: 7pm to 12am Sunday, October 30 and Monday, October 31: 7pm to 12am
Price: $25 General Admission, $35 VIP
Website: http://fearcitychicago.com/
Details: Not your typical Haunted House, the Emmy Award winning design and highly credentialed team promises shock and awe with motion picture quality sets and Broadway level theatrical make up and costumes. Over 40 live characters will roam the stages driven by thrilling audio, lighting and video effects which are sure to unnerve even the bravest of souls. With a concept that takes you from the dark side of the city to the mind bending midway, the unexpected awaits in this 40,000 sq.ft. environment. Expectations for a mind bending and fun experience include: A Midway themed exhibit with a dizzying spinning fuselage, a tour of the dark underbelly of the Windy City, and a grotesque meat-packing slaughterhouse. At one point guests pass through the mouth of a giant head and are swallowed alive.

Primo Center's 10th Annual RedHot Gala 2011
Location: Park West (322 W. Armitage Avenue)
Time: 6pm - 12pm
Price: $500-$1,000/Donations
Website: http://www.primocenter.org/events/
Details: Primo Center for Women and Children Honors Local Civic Leaders at 10th Anniversary RedHot Gala 2011! SAVE THE DATE and join us for a celebratory evening of recognizing our leaders and supporters who desire to break the cycle of homelessness in families. Grammy-award winning jazz master, Arturo Sandoval will provide a private concert to celebrate and honor a decade of fundraising.

Lyric Opera Opening Night Gala 
Location: Lyric Opera of Chicago (20 N. Wacker Drive)
Time: 6:30pm
Price: $79.00 - $400.00
Website: http://www.lyricopera.org/tickets/openingnight.aspx
Details:On Saturday, October 1st, the Lyric Opera House will be transformed for opening night to reflect the extravagant world portrayed in The Tales of Hoffmann. Champagne, Hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served as guests revel in the beautiful atmosphere.

Enrique Iglesias with Pitbull and Prince Royce
Location: Allstate Arena
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $19.50-$129.50
Website: http://www.stubhub.com
Details: Fun filled night with lights and music! See these three great artists hit the stage in one night!

Dog-tober Fest 
Location: Deicke Park, Huntley
Time: 2-4pm
Price: Free
Website: www.huntleydogtoberfest.com
Details: Celebrating Man and Woman's Best Friend! Dog-tober Fest celebrates our love for our pets and the special place they hold in all our lives. This event brings together different types of pet retail, pet service and rescue/shelter organizations available in and around our community. Last year Dog-tober Fest boasted over 50 pet vendors and rescue/shelter organizations. Participants can shop for food, treats, toys, pampering services and more all in one place. Participants can also meet dogs looking for their forever families, learn proper dog care and training techniques.Please join us for a day of fun and education in the name of the animals.

Back Yard Film & Music Fest
Location: Wicker Park Art Center and Viaduct Theater
Time: 2:00pm
Price: Film event ticket- $10, Music event ticket- $15

Website: http://www.byfmf.com/_/Home.html

Details: This fall, the Backyard Film and Music Fest returns to the proverbial backyard of Northsiders. After a year on the far South Side, the fourth installment of this event will take place on Saturday, October 1st at both the Wicker Park Art Center and Viaduct Theater.A number of changes were implemented this year, including the addition of a film panel. The film set, scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. at the WPAC, will feature short films from both local and international artists.Patrons will also have access to premium libations and several of Chicago's hottest food trucks throughout the day.The Festival will also feature the premiere of Chicago band Judson Claiborne performing original material to a 1942 silent documentary. The film features two explorers traveling from Fairbanks to Seattle by motorcycle, at a time when no roads existed in the area.Entertainment will resume at the Viaduct Theater for a 9 pm showcase of artists, including San Francisco singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman, New York (by way of Pittsburgh) Wise Blood, who recently declared their intentions to take over pop music, and Chicago hip-hop group BBU.Winners of the film set will be presented throughout the evening.