Silver Apples, Warhammer 48K @ Empty Bottle

If you didn't get tickets for the Hideout Block Party or are just sick of the whole summer festival Porto-potty scene and are just wanting to kick it in a club and get whelmed by some killer music, then this is the show to go to Saturday night. Silver Apples headline, and while it's unclear what they've done recently, they're still the world's foremost wtf proto-psyche/electronic/prog/outsider regenerated dinsosaur act what's still drawing breath. The ones to seek out here, however, are Warhammer 48K -- who originally hail from Columbus, MI and are briefly calling Chicago home base as they do a limited number of shows around town while they do so. Their recent album on Permanent Record is a must-hear. If you're unfamiliar, prepare to be challenged and rewarded. The Moon Upsatirs and Skarekrau Radio open. 1035 N. Western Ave. 9:00pm; $10 advance, $12 at the door.

Hideout Block Party @ The Hideout

Day two in all its glory. Featuring Cass McCombs, Head of Femur, Mucca Pazza, The Frames, Art Brut, Dan Deacon, and a headlining set from Andrew Bird. Plus movies and puppets and all sorts of other stuff. What a way to close out the summer. Full schedule and details here. And look for the Gapers Block preview of the whole weekend extravaganza here.

Flat Iron Open Studios

The artists of the Flat Iron Building in Wicker Park open their studios to the public today from from 12 N to 9 PM. Studios will also be open tomorrow from 12 N to 6 PM. 1579 N Milwaukee, free. For more information, visit the website.

Ian's Dog and Pony Show

Comedian and solo performer Ian Belknap will write and perform a new comedy show each night of this Rhinoceros Theater Festival event. And he'll have a fresh crop of guest stars each night to help him make the funny using sketch, improv, monologue, and stand-up -- whatever it takes to make you laugh, man. Tonight at 9:00: Brennan Buhl (Barrel of Monkeys), Greg Mills, Kumail Nanjiani (Unpronounceable), and Tanya Saracho (Teatro Luna). At the Athaneum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, $15 or pay-what-you-can. Call 312-902-1500 for tickets.

Movies in the Park: Happy Feet

The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Park, a summer-long screening of classic and contemporary films in Chicago parks. Tonight's screening: Happy Feet (PG) at Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Ave.). 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.

Southport Green Market

Not content with the city's various farmers markets, the Southport Grocery and Cafe (1420 West Grace St.) will host several "Green Market" Saturdays over the summer and into the fall. In addition to showcasing locally grown vegetables, they'll up the ante with everything from flowers to baby food to artisan breads and cheeses on display from local growers and producers. Hours are 8AM - 1PM.

Coffee w/ the Concierge at Whole Foods N. Halsted

Stop by and kibbutz with Whole Foods Concierge Bradley Scott at 10am on Saturdays before your weekend errands. Enjoy free coffee, pastries and friendly chat about Whole Foods new building and services. 3640 N. Halsted.

Revise CMW Opening @ 32nd & Urban Gallery

The graffiti-inspired art of Revise CMW is on display starting tonight at 32nd & Urban Gallery, 3201 S. Halsted St., with an opening party from 6 to 11pm. DJ J. Lee spins.

Re:action @ Around the Coyote Gallery

J. Adams Oaks, Margot Bordelon, Ric Walker and Megan Stielstra are scheduled to appear as part of the Re:action reading series at Around the Coyote Gallery, 1935 W. North Ave. Free. 7:30pm. Call 773-342-6777 for more information.

Free Intro to Yoga @ Bloom Studio

If you're curious about yoga but aren't sure about making the financial and time committment for professional classes, Bloom Yoga Studio has got you covered. Their monthly free Intro to Yoga workshop is a great way to learn some basic poses and get an introduction to the practice as well as decide whether it's really for you. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is recommeded to ensure you get a spot. 3-4pm at 4663 N. Rockwell. Call 773-463-9642 to register or do it online.

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).

Edgewater Farmers Market

The Edgewater Farmers Market takes place every Saturday until October 20 from 7 a.m. to noon at the corner of Broadway and Norwood (on the corner of True Nature Foods).

Windy City Wine Festival

Taste over 250 wines at this year's festival, held at Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Grant Park. In addition to tastings, wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, live music and food from restaurants such as Rosebud and Sullivan's Steakhouse will be offered. The festival runs from 4 to 10 pm Friday and 2 to 10 pm Saturday, and tickets are $25. More information can be found at the event website.

Iron Chef Morimoto at Fox & Obel

Chef Masaharu Morimoto, star of both Iron Chef incarnations, will demonstrate recipes from his new cookbook at Fox & Obel from 12:30 to 1:00 today. A book signing will follow, from 1:00 to 3:00. The events are free, but reservations are required for the latter. Details are available on Fox & Obel's site.

Lyric Opera @ Millennium Park

As part of Millennium Park's Blockbuster Weekend, stars from Chicago's renowned Lyric Opera perform at the Pritzker Pavilion at 7:30 PM. Free. For more information, visit the website.

Work Out @ Millennium Park

Yoga at 8 AM, Pilates at 9 AM, and hip-hop dance at 10 AM, led by the Culture Shock Dance Troupe, 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.

Uncle Fun Garage Sale

Is your life sadly clutter-free? Do you long to fill your home with tins of sneeze powder, doll parts, and 80s TV show paraphernalia? Do it for cheap this weekend at Uncle Fun's annual garage sale! Shop today from 9-5 in the alley behind the store at 1338 W. Belmont. Call 773-477-8223 for more info.

Signing Choir @ Schubas

Signing Choir is Joey King, otherwise known as the bassist for Chicago-based psych-popsters The M's. For the past five years, he's been working on some side-project material, playing and recording his songs on his own and with the help of some close friends. Tonight's show at Schubas is a record release party for Signing Choir's the self-titled debut album, which will be coming out later in September on the Brilliante label. Also on the bill: Rock Plaza Central, Casey Dienel, and LA*Jesus. 3159 N. Southport. 10 PM, admission is $8.

Dan Deacon @ AV-arie

Hunky laptop lothario Dan Deacon brings his killer bod and cassanova charms to the newly remade Av-arie (formerly the Open End Gallery) at 2000 W. Fulton (and Damen). After not one but two afterparties for Pitchfork in the neighborhood, I guess Dan liked what he saw...

Presented by the Empty Bottle; show starts at 8, costs $8.

Logan Square Historic District House & Garden Walk

Logan Square Preservation will host its 26th annual walking tour of homes and gardens along Logan Square's boulevards today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the day of the tour. Call 773-252-4859 for more information.

German American Fest

Lincoln Square hosts its 87th(!) annual German American Fest this weekend at corner of Lincoln and Leland Aves. As if you needed an excuse to drink lots of beer and eat loads of brats.

The Von Steuben Parade will start on Saturday at 2 p.m. and will go down Lincoln Ave between Irving Park and Lawrence.

For more information call the United German-American Societies of Greater Chicago at 630-653-3018.

Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: noon - 11 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.