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TODAY
Wednesday, April 24
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Saturday, May 31 2008
4th Annual Chi-Town STA-BIL Kruze & Car Show
Chicago’s largest outdoor classic car cruise and exhibition is FREE and open to the public. Includes a visit from world-famous Ronald McDonald. The event raises money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana---last year, generating $30,000 in donations. A fun, family event! 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Grant and Millennium Parks. For more information and to register your car online, visit http://chitownkruze.com or call 847-997-8624.
Kansas City Brigade vs. Chicago Rush @ Allstate Arena
Having already clinched the AFL Central Division title, the Rush (9-3) may coast a little as the finish out the regular season. The meet the Brigade at 7 p.m. at the Arena in Rosemont, Ill.
Clarksville Fox vs. Chicago Force @ North Park University
The Force (6-0), Chicago's professional women's tackle football team, continue their run toward an undefeated season when they take on the Fox, also 6-0. In their last game, the Force crushed the Iowa Crush 56-0 and set a team record with 42 points in the first half. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. at North Park University's Mike Holmgren Athletic Complex, Foster and Albany Ave.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs @ Wrigley Field
Game time: 12:05 p.m. at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison.
Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale
Local music, food, and goods are on the agenda for this weekend-long street festival. DJs spinning at Wicker Park Car Wash will provide the soundtrack while you visit some of Division Street’s finest restaurants and shops. In addition to dining and shopping, there will be a chess tournament and plenty of kid-friendly activities. In the evening, Southern rockers Lucero will take the stage to bring it on home. On Division Street between Ashland and Leavitt from noon to 10 pm May 31 and June 1. Admission is $5.
Green City Market
Get over to the Green City Market today from 7am-1:30pm, located at the south end of Lincoln Park, between Clark and Stockton Drive. The finest in fresh produce and other goods will be sold by a range of local and regional vendors. Caterer Greg Christian will be giving a cooking demo today at 10:30am, too!
National Tap Day Festival @ Old Town School
To celebrate the official U.S. holiday National Tap Day, the Old Town School presents their National Tap Day Festival. Tappers from Chicago and beyond will be on stage, including grand marshals Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin and nonagenarian tap man Ernest “Brownie” Brown.
May 31, 8 p.m., Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $20 ($18 for Old Town School members; $16 for students and seniors) and can be purchased via the box office (773.728.6000) or on the Web.
Australian Rules Football @ Rogers Park
Leave the pads and helmets at home. When Chicago United takes on the St. Louis Blues (not the hockey team), it's Aussie rules, baby. Did you know that the United are the defending Mid American Australian Rules Football champion? The match will take place at today, 3 p.m., at Rogers Park, 7345 N. Washtenaw.
Indie Arts Market @ Schubas
The Indie Arts Marketwants you to know that if you've got bare space on your wall or your body, they've got some cool stuff to fill it. Clothing and handbags by I'm Smitten! Zombie stationary and journals by Re-Concieved! Crochet hats and earrings by (who else?) Crochet Girl! And that's just a few of the more than 30 artists that will be on hand to showcase the handmade at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport, from 11am to 3pm.
Intro to Biodynamic Agriculture @ Angelic Organics Leraning Center
Learn the principles and practices of biodynamic agriculture in this one-day workshop, presented by the Angelic Organics farm (famous for its CSA boxes and a documentary film about the farm's spearhead) with Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. The workshop is held from 9 am to 5 pm at the Angelic Organics Learning Center, located at 1547 Rockton Rd, Caledonia, IL, about an hour and a half from Chicago. $90 will get you a day's worth of lectures on how to treat farms as living organisms, as well as hands-on activities to enhance learning. For registration, visit Angelic Organics Learning Center's website.
