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TODAY
Friday, April 26
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BY DAY
Sunday, October 25 2009
Hawksley Workman @ Schubas
Toronto-based Hawksley Workman will be performing at Schubas on Sunday, October 25th. Critics have compared Workman to Tom Waits, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, and is the recipient of numerous Juno awards - the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys. Show starts at 8pm at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport, tickets are $15. For information and tickets call 773-525-2508 or visit Schubas Tavern.
Fundraiser for a Farmers Market @ The Glenwood Bar
Help Rogers Park and the 49th Ward get a Sunday farmer's market at the Morse Red Line stop by attending this fundraiser at the Glenwood Bar. The event, titled "Market Dazed", benefits the proposed 2010 Glenwood Sunday Market. 2pm -6pm at The Glenwood Bar, 6962 N. Glenwood Ave. (just north of the Morse stop on the Red Line). $35 in advance. $40 at the door. Tickets. Your ticket price includes tastings of organic, local, biodynamic wine, spirits, and beers. Food tastings will include crepes, cheeses, chocolates, tofu, gelato, and much more. Enjoy local music by Tom Jones, Ron Scroggin, and Anita Chase (Half Mad Poet). Observe live art demonstrations by Andrew De la Rosa, John Bambino, Annette Jackson, Henry Thompson, and Patricia Woods.
Trick or Treat Trot
Dress up in costume and run (or trot) your ghoulish heart out to Montrose Harbor for the 22nd annual Trick or Treat Trot today. 5K or 10K Race, 5K Addams Family Walk, Monster Mash Dash for children ages 2-12, and a costume contest, this blood warming day of events has something for everyone...plus goodie bags, t-shirts, and beverages! Sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports and the Lincoln Park Pacers. Race Registration fees range from $12-$35; visit caprievents.com to register.
The Ropes, Halfway North and Fifth Story @ Double Door
Chicago's Halfway North and Fifth Story open for up-and-coming New Yorkers, The Ropes at Double Door (1572 N Milwaukee Ave) tonight at 9pm. To help spread the word, the duo is offering their entire album for free download from their website. Tickets are just $6. 21+
