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Saturday, August 18 2007
Dance for Life Benefit
Dance for Life Chicago brings together the city's most talented and exicting dance companies for one spectacular, celebratory evening of dance. The gala reception at 5:00 is followed by a 7:30 performance featuring Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, and the River North Chicago Dance Company. Proceeds benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, Centro San Bonifacio, and the Dance for Life Fund. Tickets are $75-500 (come on, it's for a good cause!). At the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph.
Movies in the Park
The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screenings: Shrek 2 (PG) at Jonquil Playlot Park (1023 W. Wrightwood Ave.); The Pursuit of Happyness (PG-13) at Loyola Park (1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.); and also at Euclid Park (9800 S. Parnell Ave.). The screenings start tonight at dusk, and are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of movies check out the Chicago Park District Website.
MAKE Magazine Release Party @ Hideout
The good people who put together MAKE Magazine celebrate the release of their fifith issue with a party at the Hideout. There will be readings from contributors, including Pulitzer Prize nominee Bruce Olds, and live music. The party happens in conjunction with the release of Marvin Tate's first solo CD, Family Swim. The $8 admission price includes a copy of the magazine and free hot dogs from Red Hot Chicago. 8:30 pm at 1354 W. Wabansia. Call 773-227-4433 for more information.
A/V XPLO: Abbey Pub
Featuring over 100 artists and musicians, A/V XPLO offers up a variety of sights and sounds, combining music, painting, sculpture, film, video, photography and more. The final night of the four-day event takes place at Abbey Pub. Music includes Midstates, Telephone Jim Jesus, Magical, Beautiful, Ultra Sonic Edukators, Change!, Nymph, and All Smiles. 18+, doors at 7PM, $10 advance or $12 at the door, Abbey Pub - 3420 W. Grace at Elston. More info at avxplo.com.
Choose Local Fest @ Wild Oats Market Evanston
Locavorism is all over the place these days, but meeting your local producers can be rare. This is one such occasion: Wild Oats Market in Evanston is hosting the Choose Local Fest, where you can meet 10 local food producers/vendors to hear their stories, learn why shopping local is good, and sample their products. 12pm to 4pm. 1111 Chicago Ave., Evanston; 847-475-9492.
Opening: Collection Highlights @ MCA
In time for its its 40th anniversary, MCA puts the most impressive works in its collection on display for this chronological exhibition, which runs through 8 June next year. 220 E Chicago. For more information, visit the website.
Work Out @ Millennium Park
Yoga at 8 AM, Pilates at 9 AM, and Latin dance at 10 AM, led by Lisa "La Boricua," on the Great Lawn. If you need more incentive than taking in the amazing skyline views while working up a sweat, consider this: it's free. For more information, visit the website.
Grant Us Peace @ Millennium Park
The Grant Park Orchestra performs music by Benjamin Britten, John Adams, and Vaughan Williams, in honor of U.S. soldiers. 7:30 PM. For more information, visit the website.
Green City Farmers Market
The Green City Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday until October 31 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Lincoln Park (Clark and Stockton).
