Icy Demons @ Ronny's

The Chicago-based post-modern prog-popsters Icy Demons headline at Ronny's this evening, playing material from the new album that due for release next week. (See the review in this Thursday's feature on our Transmission page.) The show is a party thrown to showcase the band's own recently-launched lable, Obey Your Brain. Golden Birthday, Cloudsasha, and Yellow Cakes are scheduled to open. 2101 N. California Ave. 8 PM. Price of admission not available at press time.

Oakland A’s vs. Chicago White Sox @ U.S. Cellular Field

The White Sox' West Coast nemesis arrives at The Cell. Game time is 1:05 p.m. at the ballpark, 333 W. 35th St.

Chicago Street Soccer Cup

The 2008 Chicago Street Soccer Cup, runs Saturday and today from 9am till 7pm, with 128 of the city's informal and semiformal soccer teams competing for the cup. The action is at Chicago Indoor Sports, 3900 S. Ashland Ave., on their outdoor courts. Freestyle competitions, DJs, giveaways and a free raffle are also part of the fun. Free, all ages.

Taste of Chicago

The Taste of Chicago runs thru 7/6, bringing its sea of gastronomic tidbits to Grant Park once again. This year, plan your route with an interactive map. Admission is free, but food and drink tickets are sold in strips of 12 for $8 at the festival. Get all the lowdown on the music, food, cooking demos, and family activities online.

Music includes:
Aly & AJ, A Cursive Memory and Keke Palmer at the Petrillo Music Shell at 2:00 p.m.

and at the Taste Stage:
12-12:45 pm - Kimbrough & Company (Jazz)
1:30-2:15 pm - Joan Collaso (R&B)
3-3:45 pm - Nellie Travis (Blues)
4:30-5:30 pm - Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra (Jump/Swing)

John Joe @ Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Joe is one of four contemporary Native artists featured in the Mitchell Museum’s new “Transfusion” exhibit, on view through September 4. All are in their mid-30s and are of mixed Native and European or Asian heritage. 1 p.m. 3001 Central St., Evanston. For more info, visit the Website.

Tantalus Burlesque @ Mary's Attic

What else are you doing during 4th of July weekend? Well, if you're still in the going-out mood after a weekend of BBQed items and fireworks, then head up to Andersonville for Tantalus Theatre's burlesque fundraiser. Come enjoy sexy dancers, stirring songs and cavalier comedy at Mary's Attic located at 5400 N. Clark Street. It's just $15--and half-price if you have your ticket from the May show.