Beautification at Garfield Park

Think beauty products cost too much? Wish you could make your own from herbs and other items you could grow yourself? Well, those fine folks at Garfield Park Conservatory are willing to show you how to do it, natural-style. Hope on the green line after work and get off at the Garfield Park stop so you can hang out at the Conservatory from 6-8 pm tonight. The best part of all this? It's free!

70th anniversary of John Dillinger's death

On July 22, 1934, John Dillinger was gunned down outside the Biograph Theatre by federal agents. That is, he was confronted by agents in front of the theater and then made his way to a nearby alley, where he met his end. To commemorate this bit of Chicago history, the Red Lion Pub (2446 N. Lincoln, across the street from the Biograph) is hosting a "Dillinger Day" event. Dillinger-related movies will be screened, and shortly after 10:00 PM, a bagpipe procession will retrace Dillinger's final steps. The show starts at 8:00 PM, and admission is free ("half price for ladies in red").

Natural Beauty Products from the Garden

Head on over to Garfield Park Conservatory for Soulistic Sanctuary, part of the Harvest Demonstration Hour on Thursday evenings, from 6 pm - 9 pm. This week, learn how to use natural beauty products from the garden. Also included in this week's workshop: making your own beauty supplies. "With teas, recipes, and botanical arts; each Thursday evening we will explore different ways to use the garden’s harvest." The conservatory is located right off the Green Line, or head out to 300 N. Central Park Ave.

Drinking & Writing @ T's

All July long "Drinking & Writing" will once again cozy up to the bar where it all started, T's Bar and Restaurant, 5025 N. Clark St. (at the corner of Winnemac) in the heart of Andersonville. Every Thursday and Saturday at 7 p.m. for the whole month of July you are cordially invited to join them for drinks and performances of "Drinking & Writing". As a bonus, not only will you be able to see the original "Drinking & Writing," but you'll also be able to see the all new "Drinking & Writing Volume II, The 'Nobel' Experiment". That's right, an all new show written and performed by Neo-Futurists Steve Mosqueda, Sean Benjamin, and featuring Chloe Johnston. This all new Volume of Drinking & Writing focuses on the years of prohibition and features many new writers such as Edna St. Vincent Milay, H.L. Mencken, Upton Sinclair, Sinclair Lewis, Jack London, and many more. The two shows will be performed in rep on Thursdays and Saturdays, so to find out more about the schedule visit their website, where you can also purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are $12 and $8 for students with ID and can also be purchased at the door.