Funny Ha-Ha: Blogger reading @ Hideout

Blogger and author Claire Zulkey, frustrated at never being invited to any of the blogger readings around town, has put together "Funny Ha-Ha," a night of readings by bloggers and authors at The Hideout. Reading at tonight's event are Kevin Guilfoile of Modern Humorist, Nathan Rabin of the Onion, Mark Bazer of the Red Eye, the comedy troupe Schadenfreude, and many more. The event runs from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, it's a 21+ show, and the suggested donation is $5. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.

Chicago Turkish Festival

This week brings the 2nd annual Chicago Turkish Festival, running September 13–18th in downtown Chicago. Events include a fashion show, live music, rug weaving demonstrations, and cultural programs galore. You can even enter to win a free trip to Turkey. Free events take place in Daley Plaza (55 W. Randolph) downtown, and others are ticketed and in various downtown venues. For more information, check out the festival website. Events run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the plaza. Email info@chicagoturkishfestival.com for more information.

Chicagoland Folding Bike Society

Flying to a foreign destination and wish you could take you bike with you? Want to visit a suburban destination on Metra and wish you could peddle those few miles instead of drive? Folding bikes give you freedom and flexibility that many other bikes don't. The Chicagoland Folding Bike Society meets tonight to talk about food, nutrition and cycling as well as, well, obviously folding bikes. Meet other folding bike enthusiasts and drink beer at the Handlebar. Starts at 7pm and runs til 9ish.