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TODAY
Sunday, September 14
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BY DAY
Sunday, November 23 2008
FamilyFarmed EXPO @ Chicago Cultural Center
The FamilyFarmed EXPO brings local farmers and family-owned producers of food and farm products together with the public, trade buyers and leaders in the field to foster relationships that facilitate the growth of local food systems. Event is at Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St. Starts 10am, admission $15-60.
Turduckenism @ Honky Tonk BBQ
Demystify the hybrid meat turducken with award-winning chef Efrain Cuevas at Pilsen's Honky Tonk BBQ tonight from 6-9pm. For the $45 admission, you'll get dinner and a turducken cooking lesson. 1213 W. 18th St.
Modern Vintage Holiday Market @ Old Tower Records
Get your holiday shopping out of the way today at the Modern Vintage Holiday Market. Explore a wide array of items from many eras at 2301 N Clark St., noon-5pm. Tickets $10 at the door, $8 in advance from their website. Students half price with ID, children under 12 free.
Chicago Toy & Game Fair
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair returns to Navy Pier today and Sunday, from 10am to 6pm. Explore the latest toys and games, or join a match in the Renaissance Chess Pavilion. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children.
Labyrinth @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center continues its month-long screening of the work of Jim Henson with a showing of the 1986 film Labyrinth, with Jennifer Connelly and the mysterious David Bowie (that's pretty far out, man). The film screens this afternoon at 2pm, and again on Tuesday, November 25 at 8:15pm. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
CTA Holiday Train: Red & Purple Lines
The CTA Holiday Train returns for the 2008 holiday season. Santa will greet riders on the red and purple lines with candy canes and season's greetings. The train departs southbound from the Howard stop at 1:01pm, running throughout the afternoon and evening until 8:34pm. Click here for a timetable. A complete list of dates and lines for the CTA holiday train is available here. Normal CTA fares apply. 888-YOUR-CTA (888-968-7282).
