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TODAY
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BY DAY
Sunday, July 15 2007
Movies in the Park: Over The Hedge
The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screening: Over The Hedge (PG) at Beverly Park (2460 W. 102nd St.). The screening starts tonight at dusk, and is free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of movies check out the Chicago Park District Website.
Mahjong Workshop
As part of Chicago's Art of Play series of events, this free workshop is being offered by Tet Keong Lee between 11 AM and 1 PM and between 2 PM and 4 PM. 72 E Randolph. For more information, visit the website or call 312-744-2400.
The Straight Story @ Gene Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long festival of the films of David Lynch. Today's film is Lynch's mainstream work for Disney, 1999's The Straight Story. The film shows today at 3:00 PM, and will also be screened on Tuesday; see the Film Center's Website for a complete schedule. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Folk & Roots Festival @ Welles Park
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents their 10th annual Folk & Roots Festival at Welles Park today and tomorrow. Come experience a two-day festival of miscellaneous music & dance instruction at various stages and tents, loads of food, and performances by the Old Town School staff at a special staff stage. The festival happens today from noon to 9:30 PM; see the Old Town School Website for a complete schedule of events. Welles Park: corner of Lincoln and Montrose.
Pitchfork Music Festival @ Union Park
The Sunday Lineup features New Pornographers, Stephen Malkmus, De La Soul, Of Montreal, Jamie Lidell, The Ponys, Ken Vandermark's Powerhouse Sound and more. Details on the website. 1501 W Randolph; 12-10pm; $25.
Yo! Majesty @ Empty Bottle
For the final night of the Empty Bottle's Pitchfork afterparty series, Yo! Majesty hot things up with a headlining set. Also on the bill is trashy mash-up DJ My!Gay!Husband!, and Mahjongg will also be playing a set, which will reportedly feature new material from their forthcoming album on K Records. Keep your eye on our Transmission page for further details. 1035 N. Western. Doors open at 9:30, ticket are $10.
