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Thursday, August 13 2009
BFF Scavenger Hunt & Joyride Art Show
The Bicycle Film Festival throws a scavenger hunt and Joyride Art Show tonight. Registration for the scavenger hunt starts at 5:30pm in Union Park; the hunt begins at 6:30pm. The art show runs from 6pm to 10pm at the MCA Warehouse, 1747 W. Hubbard St., and features more than two dozen artists. Both events are free. The afterparty at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., from 9pm to 2am is 21+
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 "Sketches of Brazil: Robert Irving III's Tribute to Miles Davis and Gil Evans". The concert features Robert Irving III (composer, conductor, piano); Sonic Portraits Orchestra (a blend of 33 classical and jazz musicians); Wallace Roney (trumpet, flugelhorn); Fareed Haque (guitar), Dede Sampaio (percussion), Felipe Fraga (percussion), Charles Heath (percussion) and Miles Evans (trumpet).
Pritzker Pavilion. 6:30pm. Free.
Chicago SummerDance - Ghannata International
In this installment of the Chicago SummerDance Series, you can partake in African dance lessons (6-7pm) and watch Ghannata International perform from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Located in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, 601 S. Michigan Avenue. Free admission.
Vaudezilla's Summertime Sizzel Revue @ The Blue Bayou
Thank the girls of Vaudezilla for the sudden Chicago heat wave! They'll continue their Thursday night reign at The Blue Bayou (3734 N Southport Ave, 773-871-3300) with their free Summertime Sizzle Revue tonight August 13th. The burlesque, served bar top, starts at 10 p.m. sharp and features Red Hot Annie, Wham Bam Pam, Donna Touch, and Siren Jinx. For a complete list of performers and more information, visit Vaudezilla's website.
Taste of the Nation @ Ravenswood Billboard Factory
Tonight's Taste of the Nation charity event brings together names from Chicago's culinary top shelf (Shawn McClain, Mindy Segal, Paul Kahan) to benefit anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Event runs 6-10pm at Ravenswood Billboard Factory, 4025 North Ravenswood. Tickets $175-250.
Invent the Future Workshop @ Barrington Area Library
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 6:30-8:30pm at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.
Invent the Future Workshop @ Bethel New Life Center, Lawndale
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. This afternoon's workshop takes place from 1-3pm at the Bethel New Life Center, 1140 N. Lamon Ave., Chicago, IL. Visit goto2040.org for more information and to register.
Breeders @ Metro Double Door
If, at first mention of '90s icon The Breeders, you've got the first "aaaoooh" of "Cannonball" in your head for a few hours, then you'll want to hit this show. Recently moved to the Double Door from the Metro, the band hits Chicago tonight. Doors open at 8pm. Whispertown 2000 and Farewell Captain open. (Metro tickets honored). Tickets $22, 21+.
