Got Quirk Poetry Reading

Ink & Ashes presents the Got Quirk Poetry Reading, hosted by Nina Corwin and featuring work by Mary Blinn, Erika Mikkalo and Tony Trigilio. The reading is at Woman Made Gallery, 2418 W. Bloomingdale, 2-4pm. Call 773-489-8900 for more information.

Chicago SummerDance

The ninth annual Chicago SummerDance festival of public dancing continues tonight in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park (601 S. Michigan, between Harrison and Balbo). This evening's entertainment: Bob & Penny Urbon, teaching tango lessons; and the Dick Sarlo Orchestra playing ballroom music. SummerDance features one hour of dance lessons, followed by two hours of live music and dancing. Tonight's show runs from 4:00 to 7:00, and SummerDance runs at the park Wednesday-Sunday nights (weather permitting) through August 28. See the SummerDance site for a complete schedule.

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Grab your straw hats and bonnets because the Chicago Botanic Gardens is holding an "Old-Fashioned, All-American Ice Cream Social" this weekend. Listen to barbershop quartets and Dixieland bands while enjoying barbeque, ice-cream and more. The ice cream social is taking place July 16 and 17 from 11am-4pm. Admission to the gardens is free, but parking your car will cost you $12. Visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens website for more information.

Staff member AM will be attending this event.

Intonation Music Festival @ Union Park

Pitchfork Media presents The Intonation Music Festival, a two-day concert at Union Park (1501 W. Randolph). Today's lineup: The Decemberists; Les Savy Fav; The Wrens; Deerhoof; Andrew Bird; Out Hud; Xiu Xiu; and Dungen. Gates open at noon; tickets available through the festival site.