Keb Mo @ HOB

Every genre has a forumla, and Keb' Mo has found and honed the blues one for the young and hip. On one hand, he's an accomplished guitar player and has an international following. On the other, he's proven that orgin has little to do with what blues sounds like, as far as that goes.Tickets available here. 29 bucks, all ages, and show starts at 9pm.

Chicago Distance Classic @ Grant Park

It's the race for everyone: true runners, joggers and even those who like to take a break in the middle of the run. The races is centered around the belief that ANYONE can run long distances, provided they find the right pace. The course runs from Grant Park to Hyde Park and back. Race time is 6:25 a.m. For more info check out their website.

14th Annual Punjabi Sports Festival @ Palatine Park

More familiar sports mix with unique cultural activites in this fest sponsored by the Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago. In addition to soccer, basketball and volleyball, there's something called kabaddi which is... well, you can read about it here. There's also food and family activities. See the PCS website for more info.

Beer Pong Tournament @ Duffy's Tavern

Alcohol and gaming: It's a winning combination. The weekly tourney is held every Sunday at Duffy's 420 W. Diversey, 5 p.m. There's a registration fee of $20 to $30 per team, but we're sure you'll drink more in beer than that, even if you don't win the $500 cash prize.

Chicago Poems: The Individual and the Mass in the Modern American City @ Smart Museum

This summer, the Smart Museum of Art and 57th Street Books present a series of discussions that relate the Ashcan artist John Sloan’s images of New York to classic literary works connected to Chicago. Amid John Sloan's artwork, read from Carl Sandburg’s Chicago Poems (1916) and then take part in an informal book-club-style conversation comparing Sandburg’s and Sloan’s depictions of crowds and individuals in the modern city. Poet and cultural historian Matthias Regan will lead the conversations amidst Sloan’s artwork in the Smart Museum’s galleries. Free. 2pm. Smart Museum of Art. 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. Call 773-702-0200 for more information.

Nerds at Heart: Dating for Queer Nerds

Nerds at Heart's Dating for Queer Nerds meet-up runs from 5pm to 8pm tonight at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway. Play board games (including Homogenius) and show off your skills at trivia quizzes with other smart GLBT singles. Admission includes one free cocktail and chances to win geeky giveaways like librarian action figures, superhero stamps, and copies of Joel Derfner's Gay Haiku. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 door. 21+. Call 312-265-6085 for more info.

Carribean Festival @ Union Park

Tonight's Carribean Festival at Union Park (at Lake, Randolph and Ashland) promises to be a rollicking good time. Music, food (Yellowman!) and a celebration of health awareness are on the bill. More information is available on their site, but tickets are $5-15, and the event runs noon-10pm on Friday (8/8), Saturday (8/9) and Sunday (8/10).

Ginza Holiday in Old Town

Head to Old Town for the 53rd Annual Ginza Holiday, a Japanese cultural festival which will be presented by the Midwest Buddhist Temple in Old Town today (435 West Menomonee). Japanese cultural exhibits and demonstrations, anime, taiko drumming, classical and folk dances, and martial arts are on the bill; the food promises to be awesome as well. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens. Children under 12 are free. Hours: 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Gold Coast/River North Art Fair

The Gold Coast Art Fair, which bills itself as the "Granddaddy" of American art festivals, concludes today. More than 300 juried artists will be participating in the 51st annual event. Live glassblowing demos, a Dick Blick art tent with interactive projects, and Art Fest Bingo provide lots of activities for the kids. Live music and local food vendors will also be on hand.

10 am - 6 pm along LaSalle, at the intersections of Erie, Huron, and Superior. Free admission. More information at the fair website.

Bicycle Film Festival Block Party!

The 8th Annual Bicycle Film Festival is in town through Sunday and they've got a heck of a lot planned. Today, block party!

"The Bicycle Film Festival celebrates the bicycle. We are into all styles of bikes and biking. If you can name it-Tall Bike Jousting, Track Bikes, BMX, Alleycats, Critical Mass, Bike Polo, Cycling to Recumbents- we've probably either ridden or screened it. What better way to celebrate these lifestyles than through art, film, music and performance? We bring together all aspects of bicycling together to advocate its ability to transport us in many ways. Ultimately the Fest is about having a good time."

The complete program runs from the 6th till the 10th for five days of stellar two wheeled fun, movies, a scavenger hunt and a block party.

Check the details here, order pre-tickets and come on out!