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TODAY
Tuesday, April 23
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Sunday, September 07 2008
German American Festival
Lincoln Square celebrates its Deutch roots with the annual German American Festival this weekend. Centered on Lincoln and Leland, next to the Western Brown Line stop, drink steins of beer and eat sausages, sauerkraut and potatos while listening to traditional German music. Free, 21 and over to drink. Runs today from noon to 10pm.
Boulevard Lakefront Tour
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation's Boulevard Lakefront Tour is a great opportunity to see some of the city's neighborhoods and get some quality time with your bike. Tours of 15, 35 or 62 miles are available today, followed by a post-ride festival on the Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park.
American Science & Surplus Warehouse Sale
If you've been scouring Chicago for robot parts, flasks, batteries, rolls of wire, or just otherwise awesome ephemera, you might already know the awesome shopping experience that is American Science & Surplus. Bonus to you in the know: it's their annual Warehouse Sale this coming weekend. Head on over to their otherwise closed to the public space in Niles, IL (check out our sweet private tour and photo essay from February in Detour) and stock up on all your tinkering or wacky gift giving needs! The American Science and Surplus warehouse is located at: 7410 N. Lehigh, Niles, IL. 60714. Sale hours are 9am-5pm Sat. 9/6 and 10am-4pm Sun. 9/7.
Chicago Luxury Chocolate Salon
The first annual Chicago Luxury Chocolate Salon will offer tastings, demonstrations, and presentations by chefs and authors. Ghirardelli, Guittard and Coco Delice Fine Chocolates are just a few of the famous chocolatiers who will be participating. The event runs from 11 am to 5 pm and takes place in the Grainger Ballroom at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children under 6. See the event website for more information.
"The People's Temple" @ American Theater Company
"The People's Temple" kicks off the American Theater's 24th season. This is a riveting play about Jonestown in 1978.
American Theater Company: 1909 W. Byron Street
Tickets: $40.00
Box office: (773) 929-1031
Friday and Saturday at 8:00p.m and Sunday at 3:00p.m.
Chefs' Supper-In-The-Country Harvest Celebration & Auction
If you have $250-$1000 that is burning a hole in your pocket, head to the home of Tallgrass Beef and news anchor Bill Kurtis tonight @ 5:30pm for
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