Re-Thinking Soup @ Hull House

UIC hosts Re-Thinking Soup, a free weekly lunch where participants eat soup cooked from ingredients found at Hull House's urban gardens and chat about an assortment of topics. Event runs today from noon-1:30p at Hull House, 800 South Halsted.

Orange Alert Reading Series @ The Whistler

A special edition of the Orange Alert Reading Series as OA partners with The Nervous Breakdown. The reading starts at 7pm and as always is free.

Line-up:
Amy Guth
Greg Boose
Claire Bidwell Smith
Irene Zion
Raise High The Roof Beam (Special Musical Guest!)

The Whistler is located at 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. Logan Square.

Tuesdays on the Terrace : World Music Festival @ MCA

If you like jazz, or you just like being outside on a Chicago summer afternoon, then make your way to the Museum of Contemporary Art for "Tuesdays on the Terrace." Have a seat by the band on the terrace, or bring a blanket and some friends to the lawn and take in the sounds of some of the city's most talented jazz musicians. Tonight is part of the World Music Festival. 220 East Chicago Ave. 5:30pm-8pm. Free.

Chicagoland Car-Free Day

The Active Transportation Alliance and the region's public transportation options collectively sponsor Chicagoland Car-Free Day today. Take the pledge not to drive today, and you can print out a coupon for a dollar off a large drink at area Caribou Coffee locations.