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Sunday, August 29 2010
Bars Across America Reading @ Lush
Today from 1 to 2pm, occasional GB contributor John Greenfield will be signing copies of his book, Bars Across America: Drinking and Biking from Coast to Coast, at Lush Wine and Spirits, 1257 S. Halsted St. If you stop into the new Rapid Transit Cycle Shop at 1305 S. Halsted, you can get a free Rapid Transit pint glass, which Lush will fill with free Half Acre beer at the reading.
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani @ The Hideout
A longtime Chicago comedy favorite for his playful wit and fondness for video games, Kumail Nanjiani returns to The Hideout for a rare stand-up gig. Seriously, now's your only chance: Soon Kumail is going to begin filming "Franklin & Bash", the TBS sitcom he'll appear in come summer 2011. He spoke about the new drug "cheese" on "This American Life", has been a guest on "Comedy Death Ray" and WTF Comedy podcasts, and was a writer/actor on "Michael & Michael Have Issues" with "The State"'s Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black. When he was in Chicago only a few years back, Kumail was a regular at The Lincoln Lodge and Chicago Underground Comedy, and debuted his killer one-man show, Unpronounceable, at the now shuttered Lakeshore Theater. Oh, also Letterman, Fallon, he'll appear in the film Life As We Know It this October -- okay, enough of that. Kumail's acerbic, pop culture-tinged comedy speaks for itself. More info here.
Tutor/Mentor Jam @ Darkroom
Take part in a back to school benefit for The Tutor/Mentor Connection tonight at Darkroom. There will be free food, a chance to learn about how you can give your time back to the community as a mentor and hear some great music! The event is at 2210 W. Chicago Ave. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Doors and food at 5. Music starts at 6. For more information call (312)492-9614.
Fermentation Action Workshop @ Mess Hall
Join Milton Dixon at Mess Hall today from 10:30am to 12:30pm as he demonstrates how to make three different kinds of ferments: vinegar pickles, sauerkraut, and mead. Mess Hall is located at 6932 N Glenwood.
Boulevard Lakefront Tour
Choose one of several bike tours (16, 32, and 62 mile) that will take you through some of the city's coolest neighborhoods at the Boulevard Lakefront Tour, which kicks off from Morgan and Taylor (new location) today; start times between 7-8:30am. Admission $15-50; a post-race festival of food and entertainment follows.
Dog Day on the Green @ Montrose Harbor
The second annual Dog Day on the Green happens today from 9am to 4pm at Montrose Harbor (Montrose Avenue & Simonds Drive). Plenty of events are scheduled, including agility demonstrations, a dog fashion show, obedience training, pet tricks competition, and much more. The event is free and open to the public. For full information please see the event Website.
