mc chris @ Double Door

Hesh wants live concert sex! mc chris, best known these days for his many characters on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim shows, storms into Chicago to kick the ass of each and every one of us. Attend the concert and your life may be spared. The show's at the Double Door tonight at 10:00; tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. See the Double Door's site for details. Double Door: 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.

Northalsted Market Days

Spanning six blocks, between Belmont and Sheridan, Northalsted Market Days is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest and features everything from music to food to arts and crafts. Come hear live music and shop amongst the unique items sold by vendors from around the country while smelling the grilling meats and veggies. It's a great time to be a Lakeview resident! 11am-10pm.

Lincoln Square Garden Walk and Green Fair

If you've ever been frustrated by small gardening spaces or community gardening spaces, the Lincoln Square Garden Walk and Green Fair will provide new ideas to the common frustration. The event hopes to encourage area gardeners to create more creative spaces to add to all residents' enjoyment of the greens. Local gardeners will invite attendees into their yards, plants will be available for swapping and local business will be there to help attendees find places to shop for gardening-related supplies. A $5 donation grants entry; all proceeds go to the Greening of Ravenswood. The tour, which is self-paced, runs from 9am-6pm, starting between the Damen and Western El stops on the Brown Line. The Green Fair is in Giddings Plaza at Giddings and Lincoln Ave, 10am-4pm. Call the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce, at 773-728-3890, for more information.

Mint Boutique Grand Opening

Mint, a new boutique in Lincoln Park, is hosting its Grand Opening reception today from 7-10pm, 1450 Webster Ave. The boutique specializes in hand-made items from local artists, offering everything from jewelry, bags, pottery and body care products. This reception coincides with Soiree at Studio 9. Food, dancing and poetry readings will all be part of the evening, as well as a special 20% discount on all Sassy Design handbags. The event is free and open to the public. Call 773-322-2944 for more information.

World Breastfeeding Week Celebration

Rounding out a week of support for and information about breastfeeding, today's event serves as a celebration for men, women, children and families put together by the Chicago Region Breastfeeding Taskforce. From 10am-2pm, all can enjoy food, raffles, games, clowns and face painting all while learning more about the benefits of breastfeeding from local health representatives. The event will be held on Stockton Drive, near the Lincoln Park Zoo pond. Call 312-337-1073x128 for more information.

Dog Wash

The Anti-Cruelty Society is pleased to offer your dirty dirty dog some help at their Dog Wash today from 10am-2pm. All dirty dogs are encouraged to stop in for a bubbly bath at their annual Dog Wash where staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide a cool cleansing for your pup. Fees range from $10-25 and are based on weight. Some fun prizes will be awarded for the dirtiest, the smallest and the funniest looking doggies. A behaviorist will also be available to answer your questions. For more information, please call (312) 644-8338 ext. 307. Please, no aggressive dogs or dogs in heat. Dogs must be current on vaccinations.

Free Wine Tasting @ In Fine Spirits

Andersonville wine shop In Fine Spirits will host another free wine tasting today from 3-6pm. Wines will include: Big Tatoo White Blend, Chile; Masciarelli 2003 Trebbiano, Italy; Saintsbury 2000 Reserve Chardonnay, California; Cousino-Macul 2002 Finis Terrae, Chile; Smith Woodhouse 10 year Old Tawny Port, Portugal. The tastings are conducted in an open house style, so please plan to attend anytime between 3-6pm. In Fine Spirits is located at 5418 N. Clark St., Chicago, (773) 506-WINE (9463).

Studio 9 Open House

Studio 9 Gallery, a multi-business arts and retail building is hosting a party to celebrate the new businesses inside Studio 9 and to invite the public to an evening of food and fun, free of charge. “Soiree at Studio 9”, is August 6th from 7pm-11pm at 1450 Webster Avenue in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood.

Studio 9 Gallery independent businesses include: Spark Your Art -art classes for children, teens and adults; Mint - a boutique featuring only handmade items such as jewelry and greeting cards by local designers; Amy Draper Designs - fine jewelry creations; Plain Jane Custom Design jeans, pants and jackets; Naked Face Studios - acting classes and private coaching and Learn To Dance, private ballroom and salsa dancing lessons.

Evolution Readings @ MoJoe's Cafe

Tonight: a night of readings on the theme of "Evolution" with: The Liberal Sirens, Puppy Dave (Grilled Tuna Zines), CT Ballentine (After Crossword Special), Kate Sandler (Brainiac) and Aaron Cynic (Diatribe). Readings start at 7:30pm at MoJoe's Cafe Lounge, 2256 W. Roscoe, Chicago, FREE.