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Thursday, August 06 2009
Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz @ Millennium Park
Millennium Park's free jazz series, Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz, features some of Chicago's leading jazz artists present a different style each week. Tonight is Rudresh Mahanthappa's Chicago Legacy Ensemble featuring Bunky Green. Mahanthappa has been heralded as one of jazz's fastest rising stars. In exploring his Indian roots, he has managed to bring to the fore music that emanates from his past. For much of recent history, Bunky Green's music has been reserved for his students, so the thrilling prospect of having him perform on the second night of the series is only heightened by the anticipation of the collaboration with Mahanthappa. Pritzker Pavilion. 6:30pm. Free.
Invent the Future Workshop @ Prairie Center for the Arts
How should the region plan for the year 2040? This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will hold dozens of free public workshops called GO TO 2040 "Invent the Future". Information you contribute at these meetings will help CMAP develop a preferred scenario that will best reflect the region's desired future. Tonight’s workshop takes place from 6-8pm at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.
Thievery Corporation @ House of Blues
Thievery Corporation take the stage tonight at House of Blues with Federico Aubele as one of Lollapalooza's Official Aftershows. Tickets are $45. Doors @ 8pm. 329 N Dearborn. 17+
The Decemberists @ Metro (Sold Out)
The Decemberists and Heartless Bastards hit the Metro's stage tonight as one of Lollapalooza's official Aftershows. 3730 N. Clark St. Doors @ 8pm. 18+ (Sold Out)
Elvis is Alive 5K @ Grant Park
The 12th Annual Elvis is Alive 5K takes place by the lake on the edge of Grant Park tonight. The runners take off at 6:45pm lead by an "All Elvis" starting group of runners dressed head-to-toe as The King. An Elvis impersonator performs at the end. The race benefits Girls on the Run. $30 entry fee (comes with a t-shirt).
GALApalooza @ Grant Park
Held on the Lollapalooza grounds the night before the festival begins, GALApalooza is "part dinner party, part concert, total backstage adventure." An evening of cocktails, dining and music raises money for the Parkways Foundation to fund new projects and launch youth programs in parks that directly impact the lives of Chicagoans. Lolla band Vampire Weekend and local group Hey Champ will provide the music. Prices begin at $150 for a "Fan ticket." For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Parkways' website.
Andrew Bird @ Schubas (Sold Out)
Hometown violin virtuoso Andrew Bird plays a warm reception at Schubas on on the eve of his Lollapalooza performance. The show will celebrate Schubas' 20th anniversary and benefit for Rock for Kids. 3159 N. Southport. 9pm. 18 & up. Tickets available here. Sold Out.
