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Saturday, June 21 2008
Pizza Fest
The second annual Pizza Fest begins today at the corner of Fullerton and Racine from noon to 10pm. Contests judged by local chefs, live music, and lots of the cheesy stuff will be available. Fest also runs Sunday, same times. The event is sponsored by the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.
Anti-Advertising Agency film fest @ Hideout
The Anti-Advertising Agency presents I'm Doing This To Win Your Heart, a film festival of anti-corporate films, at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia). Doors open at 7:00 PM, admission is $7, and proceeds benefit the AAA's Foundation for Freedom and submedia.tv.
Film Noir: Road House @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long showing of film noir films from the 20th Century Fox archives. Tonight's film is Road House from 1948, with Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino. Road House screens this evening at 5:00 PM. See the Film Center Website for a complete listing of the films. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Mustache Fest 2008
Sponsored by the American Mustache Institute, Mustache Fest 2008 blows into Chicagoland for one night of live music and mustachioed debauchery. Doors open at 5 and the shows start at 7 pm at McBrody's and Chicago Street Pub in Joliet. For more info and a peek at their razor-guitar logo, check out the festival site here.
Film Noir: Kiss of Death @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month-long showing of film noir films from the 20th Century Fox archives. Tonight's film is Kiss of Death from 1947, featuring Richard Widmark's memorable debut performance. Kiss of Death screens this afternoon at 3:00 PM, and will also be shown on Monday the 23rd at 7:45 PM. See the Film Center Website for a complete listing of the films. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
"Freeze" Opening @ Second Bedroom
"Freeze," an installation by artist Adam Farcus, is the first show at Second Bedroom, a new art space within Apartment 4R at 3216 Morgan St., Apt. 4R. The exhibitions opens tonight with a reception from 7pm to 11pm, and runs through July 20th.
Boxed Cereal Drive @ Panera for Greater Chicago Food Depository
Bring in an unopened box of cereal today to any Panera Bread store in Cook County to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
June Jamboree Benefit for Literacy Works
The June Jamboree will help Literacy Works, a non-profit organization that offers support to literacy agencies in more than 30 communities throughout the Chicago area, raise much-needed funds to support its work in advancing adult and family literacy. The evening is packed with fun for the entire family, including live music by the Northside Southpaws, plus Henna tattoos, a caricature artist, food and a silent auction. Tickets are $25.00 for adults if purchased in advance, or $30.00 at the door. Children 12 and under are $5.00. To purchase tickets in advance please call 773-334-8255 or email Christine@litworks.org. 6-9pm. North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 North Pulaski Road.
The Fabled Farmers Markets of Southern California @ Chicago History Museum
Why care about California? Well, it set the model for what this city knows as its farmers markets. Join the Culinary Historians of Chicago and author Amelia Saltsman, author of “The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbook” from 10 to noon today at the Chicago History Museum (1600 N. Clark) for a talk about the history and renaissance of the farmers market. Book signing follows. Admission is $5, $3 for students and members and free for CHC members. Email or Call Barbara Olson at (708) 788-0338 to reserve.
Sausagefest @ Old Gold
Lauren Anderson, Oli Watt, and Ingrid Watt present Sausagefest at Old Gold, 2022 N. Humboldt Blvd., basement entrance, starting at 4pm. It's all the sausages and sauerkraut you can eat for $5 a plate and all the beer you can drink -- in an official Sausagefest stein -- for $5 a stein. The space will be transformed into a German brauhaus, and Oli's coaster collection will be on display.
Kick-off Celebration for Kids' Restaurant Week
Head to the Green City Market for cooking demonstrations (from the Spatulatta Girls, among others), a Sushi Skool, chef-hat decorating and lots of food samples to celebrate the start of Kids' Restaurant Week. Demos start at 9:30 am. The market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park, between Clark Street and Stockton Drive.
Pet Bath & Blessing @ Evanston
This Saturday, June 21, you can wash your pet of both grime and sin. Lake Street Youth, part of the Lake Street Church of Evanston, will be holding a pet wash and blessing from 1 to 3pm at the corner of Lake and Chicago in Evanston. Although only dogs and cats will be washed, all animals can receive a blessing. All proceeds go to fund a trip the Lake Street Youth are taking to New Orleans this summer.
Avant/Chicago Presents Machine DJs @ Orbit Room
Warm Chicago nights mean sipping and socializing outside and with the Orbit Room's massive back deck, you can do just that. They'll even throw in a DJ (Machine), cheap drinks and you've got a chill spot to mingle for the night. The night is brought to you by eclectic local blog Avant/Chicago and runs from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. The Orbit Room is located at 2949 N. California Ave.
World Kitchen Learning Series: The Family Reunion
Prepare for your next family party at the "The Family Reunion" class from 11am-2pm through the World Kitchen learning series sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs. Class to be held at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Class fee is $30; click here for more information and to register.
Chicago Cooks Signing @ Fox and Obel
Head to Fox and Obel (401 E. Illinois) 12-2pm today to meet and get the John Hancock of Chicago Tribune Food Editor Carol Mighton Haddix, editor of the book Chicago Cooks: 25 Years of Food History with Menus, Recipes, and Tips from Les Dames d’Escoffier Chicago.
Tour de Fat
The Tour de Fat, a bike event sponsored by New Belgium Brewery (makers of Fat Tire), hits Palmer Square Park, at the corner of Palmer and Kedzie, for a day of bike craziness ranging from a bike parade to a "slow ride" competition and a bunch of bands -- see the schedule for full details. The event is free, but it's a fundraiser, so bring some cash.
