Sita Sings The Blues @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center proudly presents the return of Nina Paley's animated film Sita Sings The Blues, a film much championed by Roger Ebert, among others. The film opens tonight with screenings at 4:45pm and 8:30pm, and plays through July 9. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Hot Dog Eating Contest @ Purgatory

What is our National Holiday without a Hot Dog eating contest? Purgatory Pizza (3415 N. Clark St) is hosting it's first annual Fourth of July unofficial Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Festivities kick off at 1pm sharp, and cost $5 to enter. Competitors must be entered by noon. You can register ahead of time by emailing dom@purgatorychicago.com or via phone at (773) 975-6677.

Steven Soderbergh's Che @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a screening of the "roadshow edition" of Steven Soderbergh's Che, which is a 257-minute cut of the whole film starring Benicio del Toro as Che Guevara. The film screens this afternoon at 3pm, and a couple other times next week; see the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Drive-By Truckers @ Taste of Chicago

Southern rockers the Drive-By Truckers play a free show in Grant Park at the Taste of Chicago. They are listed on the bill with venerable Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy, Booker T (of the MG's), and Guster, if you're into that sort of thing. Admission FREE, starts at 3pm.

Give Peace a Dance

Live it up at Give Peace a Dance, a conscious, alcohol-free dance party for ages 18+ at The ManKind Project (1900 W. Fulton). The event runs from 9am-1am and features DJs, a drum circle, and a fire pit. Part of your $10 donation goes to The ManKind Project. Contact Emily at 773-841-1824 or by e-mail for more information.